Just one of the lives Scott touched...
reported by Jen Betham on 8/07/00

My most meaningful memory of Scott~

This past January, my new husband of less than one month, died from a
fatal gunshot wound, hurling me into a pit of despair and confusion.
Scott was a dear friend who stood by me through the hardships and pain
that followed. My class (Scott was also my classmate) was told that they could not come to the funeral or be with me
in Harlingen, Texas during this period. Scott, along with "Pony" and
others, put his neck on the line and fought for the right for the whole
class to be with me during the funeral. It meant so much to me on that
awful day to see Scott and the other classmates. I didn't really know
my new in-laws yet and felt so alone. He did all he could to be a help
to others. I will never forget the feeling of joy I had despite the
circumstances when I looked up and saw my class family, headed by Scott,
to support me that day. With Kat's assistance, Scott created a hand-made card with different
colored paper and rubber stamps--a precious keepsake to treasure forever--and I
told him that! Scott remained a close friend and confidant up until
this unspeakable event.

Of course there was a lot of fun and games, too, but my favorite memory
was how he stuck up for me and supported me when I was alone in my
pain. Often he would come to my room at the BOQ and check up on me to
cheer me up and make sure I was ok. He didn't leave until I smiled or
he got me to laugh.

Scott was heaven's blessing in human form. Not too often do we come
across such a beautiful person with such generosity and kindness. All
of us who were so touched by his life will carry a piece of him in our
hearts forever. We will never stop loving him and the memories he left
us with.