Well brother I must say I still think of you often even today. I really enjoyed our friendship and miss you terribly. I also must tell everyone that Scotts death had a positive effect on me as a young man caught up in the same drug addiction. I knew I had to get out of the trap I was in and this was the begining of a turning point for me. God knew how to use this to get my attention and start to head down the long road of becoming drug free.
Scott -- I too think of you so very often. We were childhood friends -- were in every class together thru 5th grade at Ridgeview Elementary, and then we both moved to the Eisenhower area and started at a new school together! You were the only face I knew at that school, and even though we didn't have any classes together, I looked for the familiarity of your face there everyday. Then we again started at a new school at Churchill, where we continued our friendship. I was so saddened when you died, but you left a mark in my heart and life forever, dear friend!
Scott and I were in a rock band together in high school. I cherished his friendship because he was one of the so-called "cool crowd" that accepted and embraced me despite my nerdiness. I remember on more than one occasion Scott interceded on my behalf to keep me from getting beaten up by a couple of pretty tough characters. I realized at that point that underneath his sometimes brash exterior, he was a very unselfish nice guy that didn't really care that I was a bit of a Band Nerd. His family welcomed me into their home with open arms always. I heard of his passing from his sister when I ran into her at North Star Mall when I had come home from school to visit my parents. I remember how deeply saddened I was to hear of his leaving us. I am still sad about it. He could really sing, too. Rest easy, Scott.
Scott was my first love. A funny, exciting guy and so sincere. His knowledge of music was unbelieveable. He worked part-time at Satels and all the older salesmen got such a kick out of him. Even my mother liked him and she didn't approve of too many. His mom and dad were so sweet...I can't imaine how they survived his passing.
I met Scott in the fall of my Senior year...we dated until we graduated...I knew something was happening but had no idea he was getting into heavy drugs...I knew I had to get away...he had changed. It was an awful breakup...the most depressing thing in the world for me (and him). About a year and a half later he died...then it made sense...that the drugs had changed him. I was living in Houston but was able to make the funeral...it was huge. Gordon Works and I cried and cried. To this day I think it was the biggest waste of talent...who knows what he could have become. Rest in peace, Scott.
Scott was a good dude. We had kind of a terse relationship at times in High School, but such were the times. After graduation I went to SAC as did Scott. I walked into my History class and there he was second seat front with the first seat vacant. He motioned for me to sit there in front of him. I did. We chatted daily about this that and he otherr that semester. The second semester, he didn't show up and later I found out why. Truly a loss for all of us. He is missed.
Dennis Orsak
Well brother I must say I still think of you often even today. I really enjoyed our friendship and miss you terribly. I also must tell everyone that Scotts death had a positive effect on me as a young man caught up in the same drug addiction. I knew I had to get out of the trap I was in and this was the begining of a turning point for me. God knew how to use this to get my attention and start to head down the long road of becoming drug free.
Laird (Larry) Ferguson
Thanks, struck my heart.
Vicki Vaughn (Polzin)
Scott -- I too think of you so very often. We were childhood friends -- were in every class together thru 5th grade at Ridgeview Elementary, and then we both moved to the Eisenhower area and started at a new school together! You were the only face I knew at that school, and even though we didn't have any classes together, I looked for the familiarity of your face there everyday. Then we again started at a new school at Churchill, where we continued our friendship. I was so saddened when you died, but you left a mark in my heart and life forever, dear friend!
Michael Saks
He was one terrific fellow. I thank Scott for allowing me to be his friend in high school. I wish to add my regrets and sorrow at his passing.
Frank Gravis
Scott and I were in a rock band together in high school. I cherished his friendship because he was one of the so-called "cool crowd" that accepted and embraced me despite my nerdiness. I remember on more than one occasion Scott interceded on my behalf to keep me from getting beaten up by a couple of pretty tough characters. I realized at that point that underneath his sometimes brash exterior, he was a very unselfish nice guy that didn't really care that I was a bit of a Band Nerd. His family welcomed me into their home with open arms always. I heard of his passing from his sister when I ran into her at North Star Mall when I had come home from school to visit my parents. I remember how deeply saddened I was to hear of his leaving us. I am still sad about it. He could really sing, too. Rest easy, Scott.
Patti Rinner (Howell)
Scott was my first love. A funny, exciting guy and so sincere. His knowledge of music was unbelieveable. He worked part-time at Satels and all the older salesmen got such a kick out of him. Even my mother liked him and she didn't approve of too many. His mom and dad were so sweet...I can't imaine how they survived his passing.
I met Scott in the fall of my Senior year...we dated until we graduated...I knew something was happening but had no idea he was getting into heavy drugs...I knew I had to get away...he had changed. It was an awful breakup...the most depressing thing in the world for me (and him). About a year and a half later he died...then it made sense...that the drugs had changed him. I was living in Houston but was able to make the funeral...it was huge. Gordon Works and I cried and cried. To this day I think it was the biggest waste of talent...who knows what he could have become. Rest in peace, Scott.
Cranston Dodds
My very best friend in and out of SA. I will never forget the day I received the call about you. Damn, I miss you my friend.
Gary Schaefer
Scott was a good dude. We had kind of a terse relationship at times in High School, but such were the times. After graduation I went to SAC as did Scott. I walked into my History class and there he was second seat front with the first seat vacant. He motioned for me to sit there in front of him. I did. We chatted daily about this that and he otherr that semester. The second semester, he didn't show up and later I found out why. Truly a loss for all of us. He is missed.