Scott's own words
reported by Tracey Walling on 8/16/00  

It is so very hard to comprehend that this tragedy is really real. Scott was such a spirited, full-of-life person. He could never be seen without that infectious smile. Scott was probably the biggest boost to my running addiction. His enthusiasm and spirit of adventure made a tremendous impact on many of the runners in the Auburn area.
I met Scott three weeks before my younger sister was taken in an automobile accident, and he pushed me through my first marathon a few weeks after that. He wrote a letter shortly thereafter with some words of hope. I hope you will find some comfort in his own words on the subject:

"..Never take those times and friends for granted. One day you may understand why I live my life the way I do (maybe I will understand too)..I climb..in climbing I am put in a position where two people are suffering and the only way to make it out is to pull together. The feeling of living, completing a climb, finishing...with someone else after so much pain. My point is that you still have strong relationships and that through all the suffering, losses, pain, hardships...when you cross the finish line, let the pain go..or just accept the pain and move on....there will be a celebration with those who saw you through those times.
Be glad that those times exist. They are special moments. Take care and live life to the fullest.

Much love,
Scott"

I think you will agree that Scott lived every moment of his life to the fullest.