| "Yet not to thine eternal resting-place shalt thou retire alone, nor couldst thou wish couch more magnificent. Thou shalt lie down with patriarchs of the infant world--with kings, the powerful of the earth--the wise, the good, fair forms, and hoary seers of ages past, all in one mighty sepulchre." {THANATOPSIS William Cullen Bryant (1794-1878)} |
| A perfect friend Today, July 12, 2008, Madisonville lost a perfect friend. This friend gave up a good job with the state and good pay to be a police officer several years ago. This friend has helped and listened to many people, with concern. This friend has protected this community and asked for nothing. This friend is Captain Detective Steven Spradlin. To friends, which I was blessed to be one of, he is Goose. Goose you will be missed every waking minute, everyday. So tonight, say a prayer for the Spradlin family. From all of us, we love you. Jim Shaw |
| The Goose is Gone From Wes Hall Steve Spradlin's nickname was Goose as many know. No one has shared with me how that came to be. He and I played a game regularly in that he would come up with a word or phrase and I would figure out a way to use it in a news story, like "Wild Goose Chase" or "Shennanigans". We chose this photo from a number we had on file because it depicted Steve's personality. Always smiling. Always with a story to tell. Always the gentleman. His family was the delight of his life, and he theirs. We will miss you. |
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| More than 1,700 persons paid respects and said goodbyes to Madisonville Police Detective Captain Steve “Goose” Spradlin at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home as recorded in the guest book. |
| In Memory: Captain Detective Steven "Goose" Spradlin |