Sergeant James L. Scholl

Though I never met him, this man has a great deal to do with the outcome of my life. He is the uncle, namesake, and reason my father spent 30 years in the Baltimore City police department. There is no doubt in my mind that he helped contribute to the fact that my brother is currently in his 17th year in the Baltimore City police department, and I am in my second year in the Baltimore City fire department. I had the great honor of being in Washington DC today for Fallen Heroes Police Week. I found his name on the memorial wall, sketched it on a piece of paper that will always reside in my wallet (for the second time of my life, since the first one was destroyed over time), and always try to remember his sacrifice. I can assure you that his memory will live on, not only by the things that he did in his life and ultimately what led to his death, but because of his actions, my father, my brother and I chose to carry on his duties by protecting this great city of ours.

EMT/FF Matthew Boyd
BCFD

May 15, 2013