A Rosary was held on Tuesday, August 15th 2000 at The Arlington Funeral Home in Arlington, Virginia. A viewing took place from 6 to 8pm, with The Rosary starting at 7:30. Afterwards, many of Scott's family and friends met at the Capitol Hilton, to share stories, memories and photographs of Scott.   Amidst laughter, tears, anger and sorrow we silently awaited the funeral the next day.

     The Funeral  started at 2:45pm on August 16th, 2000 in the Old Chapel at Arlington National Cemetery.   The somber attendees filed into the historic building in small groups, some whispering greetings outside before making the journey across the parking lot and into the chapel.

     A full Catholic Mass was celebrated, with the priest bestowing words of hope and encouragement, and compassion and understanding upon Scott's remaining family.   As the flag-draped casket made its' way down the aisle and out the door of the chapel, those in attendance paid their respects by following the journey with their heads bowed in honor, memory and grief.  

     The Interment began with the military pallbearers escorting the casket to the gravesite.  The family was given a few precious, private moments to reflect on the green landscape with its rows and rows of similar white rectangular tombstones.    Stones etched with the precious facts of so many other lost ones.

     A reception at the Officer's Club at Fort Meyers  followed.    Here more memories of Scott were shared as the mourners took a brief moment to celebrate our lost one's life.  All who knew him understood - Scott's spirit had been present in each and every one of us that whole day.    Almost silent whispers seemed to rebound between the 21-gun salute graveside, and the rumble of conversation at the reception: "Take care and live life to the fullest" you could almost hear...Don't let my life, nor departure, do anything but enrich your life and empower you to reach for and attain joy in every living moment.