ARLINGTON, Va. — Friday, January 17, marks five years since Scott Ratigan, then 24 years-old, was killed.
The pain, his father John Ratigan said, remains just as raw, especially around anniversaries like this one. “It’s always hard, but when the anniversary comes up, it’s exceptionally difficult,” he shared in an interview with WUSA9 Thursday night.
Scott, is remembered by his father as a joyful, loving person. “Scott was a great kid, always laughing, always having a good time. He had exceptional friends, and he loved his family,” Ratigan said. “He was just pure joy.”…