Comments on: Remember…

By: Myles

Myles — Tue, 27 May 2008 20:22:36 +0000

Thanks again for writing this blog. I keep a picture of Scott’s headstone and the copy of the details magazine with Scott’s article in it in my desk at work, and do my best to tell everyone I can about your son.

I may not have been as close to him as Sean, Bevan, Lynch, but when we did hang out he was always easy to talk to and an all-around great guy.

Take care,

Myles

By: Dean Beasom

Dean Beasom — Tue, 27 May 2008 16:30:58 +0000

Once again this year I was one of those Harley Riders (and every other make you can think of) out there riding. As we waited in the Pentagon parking lots to take our turn in the ride, it is always a chance to make new freinds and hear thier stories. Veterens of many conflicts, or spouses, or children or other connections to vets. Also, as we wait in the heat of a parking lot to reflect on how easy we have it while others protect us in far worse conditions; and not just that day but many days running together. I wish there were a way to truely get most people to have even a small degree of understanding the true cost of our daily way of life and how it has been payed over and over for us. It is such a small thing to spend a few days here and there helping create a visual reminder for the general public of this sacrifice. Scott; to you and all your mates past and future, all of our salute and prayers: God Bless!

By: Brian S. Stewart

Brian S. Stewart — Mon, 26 May 2008 14:38:46 +0000

Memorial Day has always been special for me, but Scott’s passing makes it intensely personal. Thank you to Ed and Marti for raising such a fine man, and for showing the strength of character which allows us to find positive opportunities despite tragedy.

By: Gary Boys

Gary Boys — Mon, 26 May 2008 12:19:09 +0000

Ed,
Yesterday at church there was a photo of Scott with a huge smile on his face while hoisting a little Iraqi child into the air. That photo captured the heart of a soldier-warrior who took time from war and gave a moment to express his love and kindness to a little child. I want to say thanks to you and Marti for raising such a fine son. Thank you for showing us such humility in your willingness to connect with others who want to understand your grief and pain. We will honor Scott’s memory today.
From the father of another 3rd ID soldier,
Gary Boys

By: Linda

Linda — Mon, 26 May 2008 00:53:28 +0000

We were there at Arlington today to be with Scott, and it was amazing to see all of the riders out in full-force.

By: ruthanne burch

ruthanne burch — Sun, 25 May 2008 17:48:57 +0000

http://web.mac.com/ruthanneclare/iWeb/Ruthanne%27s%20Life%20-%20and%20all%20that%20fun%20stuff/blogerific/2AE31FB0-892C-47BD-8808-8B5F58351DB1.html

I’m remembering – i love you

By: Jo

Jo — Sun, 25 May 2008 16:39:30 +0000

I have so much respect and admiration for you and your family. God Bless.

By: stushie

stushie — Sun, 25 May 2008 14:41:16 +0000

Memorial Day Sonnet

If Liberty means anything to me,
I will remember what my freedom cost,
By those who gave their all to keep me free,
Whose lives were sacrificed, but never lost.
I will remind myself of what they did,
And keep them dearly cherished in my heart;
Their honor never from me shall be hid
And I will know they always did their part
To save our nation and its people here,
To pledge their lives in defense of our ways,
To show that freedom always outlives fear,
And sacrifice is hallowed all our days.
If Liberty means anything to me,
I will remember those who kept me free.

Here Pastor John Stuart read the sonnet.

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Sun, 25 May 2008 14:21:34 +0000

Will be thanking Scott today….

And all the men and women in all the wars, in all the years.

And we’ll be thanking, and thinking, of you, too. They say the men and women who died for their country “gave the ultimate price.” Well so did the fathers and mothers and husbands and wives and sons and daughters and brothers and sisters and ….

Thanks for this post, and for this site. A real gift to all of us.

~ Suzanne