Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! With the unexpected passing of my son on October 11, 2026, this week, we're going to do something a little different on The End of Innocence. There will be no discussion of Lee Harvey Oswald, Jack Ruby, the Warren Commission, or the events in Dallas on November 22, 1963. Instead, this week's episode is dedicated to the life and memory of my son, Chase. I want to share a little about the man he was, the life he lived, the people he loved, and the legacy he leaves behind. And to all of you who have reached out to our family with your prayers, messages, phone calls, and expressions of love and support, I want you to know how deeply grateful we are. Your kindness has meant more to us than words could ever express. Chase Parker Young, 35, completed his End of Watch and returned home to be with our Lord and Savior on October 11, 2026. Chase was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to parents Johnny and Jodie Young. Chase graduated from Southside High School, where he played in the band and wrestled on the varsity team. After high school, he joined the Army National Guard. Chase proudly served his country, including several deployments overseas and service as an Army National Guard Military Police soldier. He was a decorated veteran whose honors included the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. After two terms in the Army National Guard, Chase answered the call to serve again and began his law enforcement career with the Crawford County Sheriff's Office in May 2013. He started as a Correctional Officer at the Crawford County Detention Center, where he attained the rank of detention Sergent. Chase went on to become an integral part of the county. Chase served as a Patrol Deputy in 2016 and was later promoted to Corporal in 2019. He became a Certified Field Training Officer and was promoted to Patrol Sergeant in the same year. He later moved to the Criminal Investigations Division in 2021, where he quickly attained the rank of Sergeant. Following a brief departure as Police Chief for the Kibler Police Department in 2021, Chase returned to the Crawford County Sherrif’s Office and was promoted to the Drug Task Force as a Narcotics Officer in 2022 and had additional duties as a Task Force Officer with the Drug Enforcement Agency in the same year. Chase was later promoted to Lieutenant in the Criminal Investigations Division in 2025 and was a member of the Crawford County SWAT Team and worked with the Internet Crimes Against Children Division. In December 2025, he began a new career with the United States Forest Service. Chase was loved by his peers and fellow deputies at the Sheriff's Office, and by his classmates at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC).
