LauraT7 Posted June 10, 2003 Share Posted June 10, 2003 some of you may remember back after Scout Sunday, When I posted that my friend, Scot had been found to have brain cancer. Scot lost his fight Friday morning, slipping quietly away at home with family. Scot was a scout himself, years ago, the kind of scout who didn't make Eagle becasue he was too busy helping the OTHER boys in his troop. Attached is part of the memorial page we are starting for Scot on our troop site: Today we all said Goodbye to a friend who exemplified all the best ideals of Scouting; who shared unselfishly with our sons his wonderful humor, brilliant mind, endless curiousity and knowledge, compassion and sensitivity. We will miss his warmth, his steadying presence, and the joy with which he approached everything in life. While Scot never got the chance to be called "father" by anyone, he had more children than anyone I know - because every scout he ever crossed paths with was "his". He took a personal interest in each one, and he was as proud of each of "his boys" as if they WERE his own. He rejoiced in their successes, agonized over their troubles, taught them, guided them and befriended them. He was especially good at finding out each boy's special quailities, and bringing them out. No boy could ever be lonely (or bored!)if Scot was around! Scot positively touched the lives of everyone he knew -and I think he knew just about everyone! at least in our County! If wealth could be measured in affection and friendship he would be the wealthiest man in the world! At tonite's meeting, the scouts of Troop 159 remembered Mr Mansfield with smiles and laughs and stories. There were not many tears - Scot's influence was mostly one of joy and fun. Joy in nature, joy in learning, joy in sharing with others. I'd like to share the versions of the 23rd psalm that Pastor Lana shared at Scot's service: The 23rd Psalm of Scouting Scouting is my life, I shall not want; It helps me to camp in green pastures, and hike beside still waters; It restores my soul. It leads me in paths of learning, for the sake of myself and others. Yea, even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of the Woodbadge staffer, I have no fear; My patrol, my friends, are with me Their wit and their smiles, they comfort me. We have prepared tables in short time at the insistence of staffers; Scouting fills my head with knowledge, my brain overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me home tonight, And I shall dwell in the house of Scouting forever. Indian Translation The Great Father above is a Shepherd Chief, and I am His and with Him I want not. He throws out to me a rope, and the name of the rope is Love. He draws me and He draws me to where the grass is green and the water is not dangerous. And I eat and lie down satisfied. Sometimes my heart is very weak and falls down, but He lifts it up again and draws me into a good road. His name is Wonderful. Sometime, it may be very soon, it may be longer, it may be a long, long time, He will draw me into a place between mountains. It is dark there, but I will not draw back. I will not be afraid, for it is in there, between these mountains, that the Shepherd will meet me. And the hunger I have felt in my heart, all through this life, will be satisfied. Sometimes, He makes the love-rope into a whip, but afterwards he gives me a staff that I may lean on. He puts his hand upon my head; all "tired" is gone. My cup He fills it till it runs over. What I tell you is true, I lie not. These roads that are a way ahead will stay with me through life and afterwards I will live in the big teepee, and sit down with the Shepherd Chief forever. ___________________ Scot may not be physically with us any more - but his presence will be felt at campouts, meetings and campfires for many, many years; in the influence he had on "his boys". Goodbye, my friend; may God finally grant you those Eagle wings you so richly deserve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evmori Posted June 10, 2003 Share Posted June 10, 2003 Laura, Please pass my & my Troops condolences along to the family. We will be praying for the family. Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Riddle Posted June 10, 2003 Share Posted June 10, 2003 He has now hiked beyond you in the walk of this life, and made it to the top. What a wonderful vantage point he now must have! My heartfelt condelences to you, the family, and the Troop. Stan Riddle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkie Posted June 10, 2003 Share Posted June 10, 2003 Laura, I am so sorry to hear about Scot. I know how special he was to your scouting family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your Troop. Sparkie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob White Posted June 10, 2003 Share Posted June 10, 2003 Laura, please share our condolences to Scot's family and to his scouting community. My family's prayers are with you all. Bob White Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarrow Posted June 10, 2003 Share Posted June 10, 2003 May you know the peace and comfort these heartfelt words impart........The ones we love are never gone they live within our hearts. What a joy you all share to have known him. Yarrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle90 Posted June 10, 2003 Share Posted June 10, 2003 Troop 90 from your home state of Illinois offers its deepest condolences. May the Great Master be with you all. Dale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGreyEagle Posted June 10, 2003 Share Posted June 10, 2003 There is an old song, "if there is a rock and roll heaven, you know they have a hell of a band. Well, I know there's a Scouter Heaven, and they have a hell of a staff, and its one stronger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagledad Posted June 11, 2003 Share Posted June 11, 2003 Hi Laura Our prayers are with you. Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matuawarrior Posted June 11, 2003 Share Posted June 11, 2003 Laura, Our prayers are with you, Scot's family, and the Scouting family. Matua Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneHour Posted June 11, 2003 Share Posted June 11, 2003 Laura, please send our condolences to Scot's immediate family and Scot's scouting families. "It is not length of life, but depth of life." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson ~ and the depth of Scot's life has outpaced the long lives of others! May Scot rests in peace. With great respect, 1Hour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red feather Posted June 11, 2003 Share Posted June 11, 2003 Condolances and good thoughts to you and Scots family and friends. ' it is not what you gather in goods that makes you rich, but what you have done for others..' yis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainron14 Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 My sincere prayers are with you. May God Bless you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainron14 Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 My sincere prayers are with you. May God Bless you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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