Never forget you
reported by Jill Garaffa on 8/03/00

To Scott's Family and Friends,

I only knew Scott for a very short time. He and I climbed together with several other
people during his time in Annapolis. When I met Scott I honestly thought he was about
28 or 29 years old. At the time he was only 20!! Scott carried himself with such poise
and maturity, yet had enough "kid" in him to keep everyone laughing with his antics and
jokes. His wit and humor brightened many dark days.

Over the months that I knew Scott I was endlessly impressed at his courage, fearlessness
and determination. He was younger than all of us, yet had more life experience and
enthusiasm than all of us combined. I watched him in awe as he climbed and spoke
of his adventures, never believing how young he was. Scott's smile and personality lit up
any room he was in. He had a presence about him that I'll sincerely never forget. Scott taught
me a lot about facing and overcoming fears and living your dreams. For that, I'll be forever
grateful.

I want to express my deepest sympathy to each and every person who knew Scott, his family
and his friends. Scott touched many lives and will continue to live on in all of us. I only knew
him a short time and feel such pain and sadness. I can only imagine the pain and loss that
everyone else is feeling. I feel blessed to have been able to cross paths with such an amazing
and inspiring person.

With deepest sympathy and respect,
Jill Garaffa

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