Dearest Nephew, someone I treated like a son. I looked back at all the summers adventures we took, from the Applacian Mountains, Colorado Rockies, MT Rushmore, St Louis Arch, Niagra Falls, rafting the Colorado River and so much more. Experiences that I wish you were here to give to your own kids. But that will not be possible. You had so much to live for and I am sure that we could have overcome the challenges you faced. I loved you very much even if I gave a lecture or two. But I stood by you when you made the decision to enter the Navy and was there when you married and started your family. I will always be there for you.
We laid you to rest yesterday, they gave you a military salute to send you off to your Grandparents. BTW - I sent your grandparents a message this week to hand off the baton to them in the heavens, they will help guide the way for you now. You were always the twinkle in my mom's eye.
Love your Uncle Scott.