Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in heavenly peace on this your 39 anniversary in heaven

Mark Mottola

April 3, 2020

Rest in peace Sergeant Scott.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 3, 2019

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

July 28, 2018

I joined OPD April 8, 1975 just 6 years and a few days before Scottys tragic death. During those few years we became great friends through advising Explorers together, working the Departments Crime Prevention Programs, riding our trail bikes through the woods of what would become Cape Coral, working shifts together, and a northern winter vacation hunting trip which ended up in a visit with his parents in Illinois. I think of Scotty often and miss him much. I was awakened by a phone call from the station that sad morning, went in, made a hasty press release then headed out to
make notifications to those Scotty loved. I returned to the station to begin the process of planning a police funeral. Scotty had helped me with Officer Dean Metcalfs funeral just 5 years earlier. Some things you never forget. He often told me "I appreciate ya Stephan" as we parted. Scotty, I appreciate ya.

Ret. Capt. Steve Schwein
Fort Myers Police

June 4, 2016

I wonder what life would have been like, had you lived. I wish I could tell you that I love you and that I am proud of you..

Chris Troutt
Sgt. Scott's daughter

April 3, 2016

We will never forget the heroes who gave their all for us, and you Sgt. Scott are a hero. Continue to rest in peace sir.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

April 3, 2012

Rest in Peace, Sergeant Scott. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 9, 2012

After all of these years...People still care enough to say you are remembered...You would have thought that was pretty cool.

Christie Troutt
daughter

September 2, 2011

We will never forget the sacrifice you and your family made for us. It is true that heroes live forever and you sir are a hero... Continue to rest in peace.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Anonymous

April 3, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 28th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace, Sgt. Scott.

I hold your family in thought and prayer today.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

April 3, 2009

SGT. Scott your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Hands now brother. May you rest in peace.

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee

May 23, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe
MANCHESTER, NH

April 9, 2008

The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 13, 2007

Lee County Thanks You For Your Service

Deputy
Lee County SO

August 22, 2007

SCOTTY I MADE IT 26YRS ON THE JOB THANKS TO YOU AND THE OTHER OLD TIMERS AND I TOOK UP WHERE U LEFT OFF.

I BECAME AN ADVISOR FOR TJE POLICE EXPLORER POST JUST LIKE U WERE.
MYSELF AND DONNA SURE MISS YOU AN HOPE YOUR LOOKING DOWN ON US.

OFC.ELMER BASS
POLICE OFF/POLICE EXPLORER

October 29, 2006

Rest in peace Sgt..

Inv. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

February 18, 2004

SGT SCOTT,

YOU ARE MISSED BY FAMILY AND FRIENDS AT FMPD... YOUR SPIRIT LIVES ON!!!!!

Anonymous

November 17, 2003