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Unionville Vol. Fire Department Unionville, PA Perished April 8, 2001 |
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FF Wilson was engaged in a rescue operation at McConnell's Mill State Park in Slippery Rock, PA. According to reports, A man flipped his kayak in Slippery Rock Creek about 40 miles north of Pittsburgh, and became trapped underwater by the strong current. There were several departments on the scene assisting with the rescue effort. He was a nine-year veteran of the Unionville Volunteer Fire Department, where he had been a lieutenant and dive team coordinator for two years. He also was a paramedic, a local level instructor for the Pennsylvania Fire Academy, an instructor for the Pennsylvania Department of Health and a certified advanced open-water diver. Scott was a 1994 graduate of Butler High School and a graduate of the Indiana (Pa.) University Municipal Police Academy. Volunteers at the Unionville Vol. Fire Department gathered at their station the following day to honor their fallen comrades. The loss of these two heros is the first Line of Duty loss in the history of the department. Pictures and uniforms of both Scott and Anthony lay rest on a table outside the department, and the station bell was sounded 14 times in their honor. The bell was tapped 14 times as Unionville is station number 14 in Butler County. Memorial funds for Anthony Murdick and Scott Wilson have been established at: Unionville Volunteer Fire Department Memorial Fund - Memorials related to the same incident.. |
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This memorial has been viewed 2476 times. 86 tributes have been permanently archived for this hero. All tributes are shown.  "I still remember................" "Scott, I was just thinking about you. You are sadly missed and you are still an inspiration to me. I hope Cole grows up to know who you are and of how you were a wonderful teacher, and that you always loved him and Tracy. I could tell by the way you talked about them in class. He was your pride and joy. Look over all of us...." "was just thinking about you..
u still inspire me today! " "Scott, it's been a year since I've been on and I just wanted to know that you are not forgotten. and are sadly missed....." "Scott,
I just wanted to let you know that you aren't forgotten.........
" "I think about you often. I hope that Tracy and Cole are doing great. You are sadly missed. You are the greatest instructer for PSO, you helped us understand and wouldn't give up on us, and you were the most dedicated teacher I have had. I have not gone into the PSO field that we have studied but I did become a LPN so I guess that is the next best thing. You are sadly missed and never will be forgotten. " "I was just dropping by to let you know I have not forgotten you and everything you did for the fire service... Watch over and protect all your brothers and sisters in the fire service... Miss you..." "Scott, I am constantly thinking about you, especially when Kenny Chesney's "Who you'd be today" comes on the radio. I miss you so much, Scott and I know you are always watching over me. I miss you so much and I know I will see you again someday. " "Scott,
Miss you, Buddy..." "It's been over 3 years now. Sometimes I find it hard to remember things, but I know I'll never forget you. You will always be in my heart. Please watch over us all, especially your family. Cole is getting so big now, I wonder when/if he will begin asking about you. Sometimes he does, and he knows you're in heaven. I still miss you, Scott, always..." "YOUR STILL IN MY THOUGHTS........." "Hi it's me. I know I haven't been here for a while But I am doing fine. I was rooting through some things and found some of my paperwork and certifications from class and started thinking about you. I miss you. I haven't talked to Tracy for a while either. I hope you are looking down on Cole, he needs you in his thoughts and memories. You were a great guy and you are sadly missed. Look after us cause we all need it, god bless " "It seems im here, just to read over and over again, how so many thought u so special and dear. I have told my angel many new things in prayer, yeah i know its you up there. " "Scott, It's been two years. I know you are watching over me and your students. I hope I have been able to carry on the program in the direction you had planned. I also know that no one will ever be able to replace you in this position. I will try to carry on with your intent. Please just continue to look over the students and us me to help guide them. You will always be missed and in our hearts." "Hey Scott, i only wrote in here one time this is my second so i figured ill write. ive been thinking of u lately and how u alwayz said for me to follow my dreams, i opened up the paper the other day and a piece fell out and it was your picture it was your bday,another year has gone bye with out you here.
God Bless,
Sherry
" "Dear Scott,
It is coming close to two years of you death. It saddens me greatly still that you are gone. So much has happened since you have left that I wish you could have been apart of.....but in a way you have. I know you are watching over me along with the rest of your students, family, and friends. You are truly missed.... LEST WE FORGET...NOT WITHOUT MY BROTHER....someday we shall me again...." " Days have gone by so fast, just had to tell ur you'll never be in my past. 2003 now has begin to start, Just wanted to let u know your still in my heart." "Your still in my heart, even though we are so far apart. I can i hear you voice still, forever and on i always will. If I close my eyes I can still see you, seeing you will come with times due. You have touched people in many ways, but all i have to say is, Thank you for all the special memories i left school with on everday." "I have gotten married and I wish you couild have attended. Tracy and Cole came. He looks so much like you. Except for the blond hair. You are in our thoughts and Tracy and Cole are in our prayers. Look over us. " "God Bless you, Unionville Vol. FD, and the friends and loved ones that have lost so much. May peace be with those left behind! You were all heroes before giving your lives and we pray for the healing of all of those that mourn because of your absence." "Scott, It is a late night in July of 2002. I am sitting here looking at my life and what I have achieved since your passing. One thing that you had always told me was that love life, be safe, cause that is what it is all about. Scott, you truly are the reason why i still fight fires and save peoples lives on the ambulance. Because of you I saw the true meaning of love and friendship. I have not forgotten you and will never forget you. I know you are there with me every move i make, every fire i fight, and every patient I treat. Oh yeah...I finally made that step that I was afraid of taking the last time we talked. I am half way done with nursing school. In only a few short months I will have achieved something that I was afraid of doing....but with your guiding words and now your guiding spirit I will be hopefully carrying on the love of medicine (the love for medicine that I have only seen one person feel for). God Rest your Body and Soul...but your heart still remains with everyone that cherishes you. Bless Tracy and Cole...for which I still remain to see once a month. They love you and because of the person you ARE they remember............"Not without my brother..."" "I HAVENT FORGOTTEN YOU. please watch over scottie as he goes to fight the war on terrorism. Much luv
your follower............" "It has been over a year since you had passed. I visited your grave the other day and saw all the wonderful momentums your friends and family had left behind for you. I am getting married on June 8 and Tracy and Cole are coming. She feels weird coming because she feels that you are the reason she is invited. I hope you will look over me on my wedding day (but not at night) to make sure everything goes alright. I wish you could have come with Tracy. You are our classes guardian angel, you always looked after all of us to make sure that everything was going ok in our lives and I believe you always will.
" "Its been a year without hearing your laughter but it still echos in my mind like it was yesterday I miss you so much that your perminent part of my mind. We all miss you. Time will come to see you again but not soon enough. " "Scott, It's hard to belive that it's been a year ago today that you were taken from us. I think of you every day, brother, you're never far from my thoughts. I still don't know why, and I don't think we ever will, but I guess you were needed elsewhere more than here. I know that you're just around the bend, and we'll see you soon. Godspeed, Scottie...
" "Your birthday has passed, and I have thought of you. I can't believe it is almost a year since your passing. I think of you often, how Cole has lost a wonderful father Tracy a wonderful husband and we have lost a wonderful friend. I also wonder how Tracy is doing, but I know you are with her in her dreams and heart. You are truely missed by everyone and will never be forgotten. " "Still my everyday hero and forever truly friend. Cole is growing like a weed and your family cherishes you greatly. We ALL miss you but know you are still here with us. Take care dear friend. WITH GREAT LOVE!!!" "Too my fallen brothers Scott and Toni .I will always remember you and the good times that we had . I will never for get that call at Slippery Rock Creek, which you never came back home from that call. You will always be in our hearts at the station and you be watching us from up above on every fire call and dive call that we have.
"NOT WITH OUT MY BROTHER "
"LEATHER FOREVER "" "I went to see you again, I haven't forgotten you my dear friend, My memories will never fail, I will see soon as time will prevail, I just wanted to let you know your still in my heart, And that I still think of you while we are apart. " "Anthony I may have never met you but you are still a true hero and I as do many other fire fighters Know that you are in hevan now watching down over all of your brothers
Rest in Peace Brother.
3-3-5" "I often think of you and how class used to be. I miss the old times like most class mates do. We had fun and I will never forget that or you. You will never be forgotten and always be missed. " "I still think you every day! You can't be forgotten in my eyes. " "To Tracy, Cole, family, and friends. Scott was the best teacher and friend I have ever had or ever will have. Scott was my EMT instructor and my teacher at the butler county AVTS. Scott has beer sorely missed and will never be forgotter. He was a mentour and a friend of every studet.
Tracy, if you read this, if there is anything you need you know my number. We at the Vo-tech and I as a person will do everything we possibly can to help you and Cole.
Scott, you were my best friend, you listened when I needed someone to talk with. You were always there if I needed help. you were the best instructor/teacher I ever had. you were like a brother to me, if I was down you were always able to cheer me up. The strange thing of all this is that just days before this tradgedy you had said that when you die you wanted to go as a firefighter or rescuer performing youre duty.we all miss you at tech. Please watch over me and protect me as my guardian angel. We will see each other again and we will have a lot of catching up to do. Once again thank you Scott B Wilson" "Dear Scott, your mother misses you so much. You were a wonderful son to her. Your whole family takes such pride and comfort in knowing that you were a great man and a hero. Cole is going to grow into as fine a man as you, because he has the love of the wonderful family that nurtured you into your extraordinary life. Tracy is a wonderful mother to your little boy and I know you are looking down from Heaven at your family with joy. You are missed..." "Dear Scott- I know you are still watching over me on every life adventure I go on. Through Nursing School, EMS calls, and firefighting...I know you are holding me within your hands and the hands of GOD. I went to Cole's 1st Birthday Celebration the other day and it made me think even more about your time on earth. Cole is a spitting image of you and when I am with him I feel you heart and soul. Your family and friends miss you so much but we understand that you are *kicking ass in the fire/ems/dive station in Heaven. Lest NOT forgotten and still loved truly. We still and never will stop loving you." "Scott was my teacher in vo-tech, but more than a teacher he was a friend. He really loved he's students and help everyone of us out evey chance he could. Scott was a good man, father, and firefighter. The world was (in my eyes) better with him here. Scott I know you'll be on every call I go on and in my heart everyday." "Dear Scott,
I know i already put a tribute on here back in april about a week after you perished but I believe that love and friendship go on forever....even into the hands of god. You are a true hero scott and you always will be.....Keep your head up and your heart open...(like you always did!)
God bless my angel....for we will meet someday soon!
Betsy" "TO MR.WILSON, YOU WERE THE ONE WHO KEPT ME IN LINE AND YOU WERE THE ONE WHO CARED FOR YOUR STUDENTS. NOW THAT YOU ARE GONE WE HAVE TO GO ON BY OURSELFES WITHOUT YOU. YOU MADE ME BELIEVE THAT I COULD DO ANYTHING THAT I WANTED JUST AS LONG AS I PUT MY MIND TO IT. YOU NEVER LET ME GIVE UP. THE DAY THAT YOU HAD PAST AWAY WAS THE DAY I JUST GAVE UP BUT THEN I SAID TO MYSELF THIS IS NOT WHAT YOU HAVE WANTED SO I JUST KEPT ON GOING PUT MY MIND TO IT AND ACCOMPLISHED MY GOAL. YOU WERE MY HERO AND YOU ARE THE ONLY ONE WHO COULD GET ME TO DO THE THINGS THAT I WANTED TO THAT I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD BE ABLE TO DO. YOU WERE AWESOME MR.WILSON I JUST DONT KNOW WHY YOU HAD TO LEAVE US SO SOON. BUT I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN SOMEDAY..WE WILL TAKE CARE OF YOUR SON AND TONY'S SON, YOU GUYS ARE SO SADLY MISSED BY FRIENDS AND FAMILY AND YOUR STUDENTS. IT WAS JUST A SHOCK TO ALL OF US..SOMEDAY WE WILL SEE YOU SO WHEN WE GET THERE PLEASE DONT MAKE US WORK TO HARD..LOVE ALWAYS ONE OF YOUR STUDENTS!" ""You were a great friend you made me smile
only if you were with me for a little while,
you kept my head up now and then,
but alas when my life ends we will meet again.
Scott you are still thought of Sixty fours endless days,
when you passed it put me in such a daze,
I'll never stop counting the days my hero passed,
but truely forever your memory will last." "All gave some, some gave all. The lyric never had a personal meaning until now. Your absence leaves an empty spot in our souls. We will all be together again, until then, Please watch over us." "To a best friend who I have known for 8 years. He has taught me a lot through the past until now.He has taught me how to take care of people and all of the problems that I have had I go to. Thank you for being a friend I will miss you. From all of us at Slippery Rock Fire Company." "Scott Wilson was one of the greatest guys i have ever met He is a true hero. He was my instructor for protective services this year. Even though i was just a first year student and didnt know him as well as the 2nd year i still miss him. Everyday in class i look at his desk hoping he is coming back but then i realize he's gone......Scott we miss you and keep an eye on all of us up there!" "I don't know what to say. I guess you never realize how important someone is to you till they are gone. Scott was like an Uncle or even a older brother to me. He wasn't just a teacher, he was my hero, my mentor and most importantly my friend. I just wish i could've told him how much of a difference he made in my life. I hope someday I can be half the man he was. I'll see ya at the Station in the sky, when my day comes Scott." "I can't belive that it has already been a month since he has past, it seems like only yesterday we were out at the tower rappeling and having a great time. But Mr. Wilson was a great man and he will be greatly miss. Many people looked up to him and still do, including me. He was my favorite teacher and no one can replace him. We had some really good times. He helped alot of us out with school and certifications. He tried his hardest and gave everthing he had to give us all the education that we needed. And I appreciate it. I appreciate everything he has done for our class. And I will really miss him." "Scott, I did not know you, but from what I have learned about you since your untimely death, you were a great man. My heart goes out to your family and friends. Keep a close watch on your brothers and sisters in the fire service and keep them from harm. God's speed." "Scott, to a man I knew well. A person whom I have known for a long time. We spent many shifts togather as paramedics at BAS, and many hours together as fellow firefighters at Unionville. I wish your wife Tracy and your parents sympathy and God speed to endure such a tragedy. I hope that your family and friends know that your loss is felt in my heart. May God Bless all." ""Leather Forever" I watched Tony and Scott grow up. They were both fine men to serve with. Now we need to help raise Tony's 14-month-old son Talan and Scott's 6-month-old Son Cole. A memorial ride has been scheduled for July 21, 2001 for more details go to my web site http://www.kwlawrence.com/memride.html Thank you to all that helped during the week of the accident we would not have gotten through it without the help of our brothers & sisters from all the Fire and EMS agencies" "Personally I did not know you Scott but from all the people that knew you and for the Juniors in our department that have been in your class I know you were a great man. You will be greatly missed by all of us at Petrolia even if we did not know you. You and Tony were like brothers and will not be forgoten. God bless you and your family. Go with Gods Speed!" "Scott was a wonderful brother-in-law to me. Sure, he teased me a lot, but isnt that just a weird way of saying "i love you?" I often went to his house to sleep over and watch movies with him and my sister. He and Cole would often fight over a pacifier which I thought was hilarious. I will treasure everyday that I spent with him forever. Someone told me that God takes his favorites at his time, which is Easter. I definately believe this because I know that anyone who knew Scott loved him within minutes of meeting him. April 8, 2001 will be a day I will never forget. After a full day of fun and games at my nephew's party, it had to end with a horrible accident. I will never forget you Scott, I miss you.." "Words cannot fully describe Scott. He was a wonderful husband, father, brother, friend and a natural hero. I never knew just how much he meant to me until he was gone. I still cant believe that he's not coming back. Scott will never be forgotten and I dedicate every firetruck out there to him. I miss you, Scott" "to see the impact you have had on so many people is amazing. I have deep respect for you. May god bless you and help to keep your family strong. You are a true hero." "Our thoughts and prayers are with the firefighters and family. This is a very sad moment for all of us. We never want to lose a brother and we hate when it happens. May god watch over their familes and their fellow firefighters. Freeport VFD/EMS" ""Friday April 6,2001 will be a day I will never forget. Scott and I were finishing our school day at the Butler Vo-Tech, usually I was in another building, but the last two days I was placed in the Protecive Service Building for other reasons. As the time came for the bell to ring Scott and I got into one of our chit chat discussions, as we often did after after lunch. We found ourselves going from one topic to the next: what are plans were for the weekend, old friends, students, the upcoming EMT test, Tracy, Cole, my husband Mark, etc. It just seemed to be on-going. Before we knew it, the dismissal bell rang and we were still standing their talking. I will miss Scott tremedously. He was a very couraegeous man who was very ambitious, full of life and LOVED to talk. He will be missed by many, especially his students here at the school. A few times today I stopped in to see a few of the sudents and they are still grief stricken. I hope they know how proud Scott was of them, and he would want them to continue with their dreams... Jonesey"" " My father Butch Hutcheson, was a member of Prospect VFD (station 13) for around 10 yrs. I used to love hanging around the department watching when the trucks had to roll. Since my first ride in a fire truck I have always wanted to be a firefighter. I think that we all know the risk involved, but the reward of saving someone's life is much greater. I never got to know tony or Scott, however, I can only hope to be as good a firefighter as them.
GODSPEED AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.
Michael J Hutcheson" "Scott, There aren't enough words in the english language to express how much of a person you were! You made me laugh....even in the darkest of days. You were the most dedicated instructor and friend that I have ever had! The summer of 2000 will not be forgotten. That summer you showed me the way of being the best EMT possible! The last minutes that I spent with you at Votech on that wednesday will be marked on my heart! You were a strong man, husband, father, and FRIEND!! This is how you wanted to go and you got your wish of the "most awesomest funeral ever!" You words of wisdom on EMS, Firefighting, and on Life will never be forgotten. May god bless Tracy, Cole, and the rest of your family! You loved helping others and you would die to do so! Scott- You are truly my MENTOR, HERO, and GUARDIAN ANGEL!!! I shall love you until the day I will meet you again! MAY GOD BLESS YOUR HEART AND SOUL! Rest in Peace MEDIC 81!!" "scott i knew you a little better than tony been to the exbo meny times you are one heck of a person and one hell of a good fireman i know i was a fireman longer than you but i look up to you.you acomplished so much in your 25 yrs than most people do you will be deeply missed not only by me but the dept and the whole community "god bless" " "Scott,
one never really knows just how many and especially how deeply one impacts on another until a tragedy like this occurs. I was lucky enough to have known you since you were knee high to a grass hopper, watching you grow into the wonderful, caring, dedicated man you were. It gave me great joy to be one of just many mentors to you. I considered you a great and dear friend and I shall miss your laughter and companionship. Your dad told me, as we held each other for support by your earthly body, that you lived life to the fullest. I couldn't agree more. In just a short 25 years you accomplished more than most in a life time. I will watch over Cole and Tracy as best I can. Cole may never know his father the way he should, but I will make sure that he knows him as I had. " "It seems like just last week that I went into a burning house with "that new guy." You did pretty good. That was almost nine years ago. You became a true friend, and a hell of a fireman. I will always remember the times we shared, the calls, the classes, the good, the bad. I felt honored when you asked me to be in your wedding....I felt honored to give you one last ride.
Your body may have left us the other day, but your heart and spirit will be with us every call. I promise you Scott that your son will not forget the man who was his father. Until we meet again my friend..."ABC" " "Scott I will always miss you on the fire scene and everyday life you meant alot to me and to everyone at 14. I will also miss the trust I had in you as a firefighter and a back up in a tough situation. I know you will not get lost in the great bathroom in the sky(Personal Joke) I also know you will be watching over us forever protecting us and helping us." "SCOTT, WE MISS YOU MORE THAN WORDS CAN EVER EXPRESS, WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE OUR HERO AND LIVE FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY." "I have known scott for 3 years now. after going through 2 years of him as my teacher at vo-tech and also being good friends on the side the news was very upsetting to me. I wish the best for tracy and the little one.I also wish the best for tony's family also. I just wanted to thank scott for the wonderful memories he has given me. REST IN PEACE SCOTT AND TONY.Scott you will never be forgotten NEVER. Tony thank you for putting your life on the line trying to save scott i respect that w/ all my heart.THANK YOU.
Thank You,
Scott M Garing
Zelienople Fire company
" "I would like to say thanks to all the support from all the surroundding emergency departments for coming to the funeral. I say this because only two weeks ago did Mr. Wilson say, "I hope when I die that I have the biggest funeral turn out ever.That would be cool." Which was true. I think that all the hurt is coming from the fact that I never got to even say Thanks to him. well... Thanks for for being my mentor, hero, friend, and just a great person Scott. You have gave and showed me the strength to follow my dream of becoming a police officer. Please watch over me up there. And I hope that one day I could be just a brave as you... I love you Mr. Wilson
With all my Love
God speed and may god bless you
because I know he already blessed us
we chance to know you!" "Mr. Wilson was loved by all of his students and there is no one who can replace him. There is no words for me to really describe what I really want to say but, I will really miss him and I am sorry to his son, Tracy and all the rest. He will be sadly missed from all. God wanted him then and God took him away but some day we will meet up with him in heaven." "i think Mr wilson was a great guy he was a funny teacher i hope to follow in his footsteps one day" "I ONLY KNEW MR. WILSON FOR A YEAR BUT WHAT I KNEW OF HIM MADE ME RESPECT HIM SO MUCH. HE WAS ONLY 25 AND HE DID SO MUCH AND MADE SO MUCH OF A DIFFERENCE IN SO MANY PEOPLES LIVES. THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER TEACHER/FRIEND LIKE HIM. HE WAS ONE OF A KIND AND I'LL MISS HIM FOREVER. HE WAS DEFINATELY MY HERO." "Every time we answer the alarm we take this chance I miss you guys you are all heros God bless your families Thanks to each of you!" "God looked at heaven
And saw an empty place
He then looked down on earth
There he saw your tired face
Where he lifted you to rest
God must of knew
Because he only takes the best." "Scott Wilson was my son's teacher at the Vo-Tech in Butler. This loss has affected him very deeply, and although I didn't know Scott personally, I know him through my son and his friends. How one person managed to accomplish so much good in his life is simply amazing, considering that most are content to simply put one foot in front of the other and consider that a good day's work. Scott had a life full of blessings, those that he received himself, and those that he gave to others. He will be remembered. My sincere condolences to friends and family." "Scott, Thank you for the passion you put into teaching us! It has been my goal to be a PA State trooper for years, and you always encouraged me and challenged me to be better, to give more. The day you named me "Chief" was the greatest honor of my life. I will always remember you. You were my teacher, and now you will be my guardian angel. God Bless You, may you Rest in Peace." "Scott, our paths and friendship have intertwined for several years, and it's tough saying good-bye. Joe and I will miss you greatly, but we know you're in a better place now. Everyone is and will be here for Tracy and Cole. Our prayers will be with your family and our fellow brothers at Unionville. God Bless!" "I wish there was something i could say or do to bring you back, but i know that there is not. I want to thank you for all the things you have done for me and the local community. You will be forever missed." "To Scotts family and fellow firefighters I give you my deepest sympathies. God will look after your family and son. Your son has every reason to be very proud of his father. God be with you, for I know he has a special place for you." "my heart goes out to the family of the fallen firefighters!!" "I THINK I SPEAK FOR ALL THE AND WOMEN FROM OUR STATION THAT SCOTT AND TONY WILL BE SADLY MISSED AND NEVER FORGOTTEN. SCOTT AND TONY WHERE HEROS THAT NIGHT AND I THINK THATS HOW ALL OF US WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THEM.UNIONVILLE WE ARE SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR BOYS AND TO THE FAIMLY ALSO." "Scott,
You'll surely will be missed. I'm so sorry this happened. You are a hero for my children and me. My thought and prayers will be with your family." "Are hearts are with you and your families
You are are heroes" "Mr. Wilson i didnt know you very long but from what i know you are my hero and ill never forget you... I love you Mr. Wilson I'll see you again soon. I also wanted to say that i will never forget what you have done for us all of us you and Tony are lifetime heros who will never be forgotten.. Sadly missed but never forgotten.
" "Mr. Wilson, you were a great instructor, friend, and fellow firefighter. More importantly, you were and always will be my hero. I could talk to you about anything at any time. I just want to say Thank You. God have mercy on your soul." " Dear Scott, You were a good friend and A great fire fighter. You will be missed by all. " "Words can not say what I want to say.Scott, you were a great friend,firefighter and most important, a wonderful man.You will be missed. We will all do our best to keep what you have started going.Cole will have many men to help make him grow to be the kind of man you would have him be.But none will take your place.
GOD SPEED !!!" "THANK-YOU FOR ALL THE WORK YOU HAVE DONE IN BUTLER COUNTY YOU WILL ALWAYS BE LOVED AND REMEMBERED" "Our prayers are with the family of this fallen firefighter." "Scott,
You were one of those guys that I could be joking around with one second, and 5 minutes later be completely trusting you to watch my back at a fire. I won't forget your sense of humor, nor our last ride at Prospect's parade, but in Unionvilles truck with you. I moved away 3 1/2 years ago, but my memories of you guys are still fresh in my mind. I miss you Scott. I know, though, that you, unlike us, are in a better place now. Stand down, Scott, and we'll see you again soon, for in the grand scheme of things, our time here on Earth is but the blink of an eye... You are sorely missed...
" "While I did not know Scott well, I had the fortune of attending several classes with him. You can tell when you enter the class room who the "workers" are going to be. Scott was definately one of the people you could count on for a good answer or conversation. It is never easy to learn of a line of duty death related to our business, but it definately makes you sit back and think when it's a face you recognize. I can't imagine the pain his family or brother firemen have to shoulder. My deepest regrets are with you all. Good luck and God bless.
" "Our prayers and thoughts are with those left behind! Remember we do this job because we love it! We all know the risks taken! God has chosen another to complete his plan! God bless!" "Words cannot quite express the empty space I have knowing that a member of Unionville VFD has fallen. My thoughts go out to your family and department members in this tough time. I personally have spent many hours on fire scenes with members of Scott's department. Although I've never had the honor to meet Scott, everyone there is considered family." |