SSG Alexander Scott Lawson USA
November 17, 1986 – March 19, 2019
Iraq and Afghanistan
We lost our cherished son and brother on March 13, 2019 at age 32. Army Combat Veteran SSgt Alex Lawson served six combat tours in Afghanistan and Iraq and was awarded numerous medals for his service. In between deployments Alex also completed his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee. That was the character of the man we knew, loved, and respected.
Alex was a proud American whose future was shaped by the attacks of 9/11 on American soil. He realized his purpose and set into motion his future. Following his honorable discharge from the military, Alex was accepted into the U.S. Marshalls Academy. Unfortunately, the results of those six combat tours left him with injuries that were too great. He lost hope in the Veterans Administration securing his needed surgeries. He lost hope his body would ever recover from his battle wounds. Where once his smile lit up a room and whose love for life was so huge, Alex ended his life by suicide on March 13, 2019. Our lives are forever shattered by this incredible loss. What a shame to not see all that he could have achieved.
The sacrifices made by our veterans can never be forgotten.
RIP our beloved soldier.
Ssgt Alex Lawson, Army
Nov 17, 1986 – Mar 13, 2019.
Staff Sergeant Alexander Scott Lawson, U.S. Army, age 32 of Chattanooga, TN, passed away on Wednesday March 13, 2019. He was a member of Jacksboro United Methodist Church. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army after serving up to five tours of duty including Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Inherent Resolve. He was awarded the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award), Joint Service Achievement Medal, Joint Meritorious Medal Unit Award (5th Award), Meritorious Unit Commendation (2nd Award), Valorous Unit Award, Component Achievement Medal (2nd Award), National Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (2nd Award), Armed Forced Reserve Medal, 10 Year Device Bronze Hourglass, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M Device, NATO Medal, and Combat Infantryman Badge.
The world lost a beautiful man, son, brother, and grandson who believed in freedom and had a passion for the outdoors, the beach, and paintball. He was a dedicated leader who gave all to his country.
Preceded in death by maternal grandmother, Gloria Jane Thomas; paternal grandmother, Frankie Lawson; grandparents, Lee and Joan Asbury. He is survived by mother and stepfather, Mannetta and Monte Tucker; father and step-mother, Ron and Elizabeth Lawson; brother and sister-in-law, Matthew Thomas Lawson and Crystal Lawson; paternal grandfather. A Military Honor Service will be conducted at 2:00 pm Tuesday March 19, 2019, at TENNESSEE VETERANS CEMETERY on Lyons View Pike with full military honors presented by the Volunteer State Veterans Honor Guard.
“I had the Honor of Serving with Scott, in Afghanistan at FOB Methar Lam. He had returned from out west with an SF Unit that he was with. Alex was one of the finest men I ever served with or have known. I miss you Brother.”
“I met him on my first deployment to Afghanistan in 2008-09, as we were stationed within the same desert FOB. For a few weeks, we enjoyed endless conversation on tactics, techniques, and procedures… and life. I will always remember him being a very fine soldier and a generous, sincere, good man. I am so sorry for your loss.”
Tennessee was home.
His ashes are to be scattered at Tybee Island, GA
