"WHY SCOTT?"

I received a telephone call early this afternoon from a co-worker.  She informed me that Scott had died suddenly this morning.  I have worked with Scott for over five years. He was one of our hospice nurse case managers. Scott was very low key and never got rattled or stressed over any situation. He was a great team player as would work weekends whenever needed without complaint. Scott had a very calm, unhurried manner.

Scott fell down his stairs a week ago. He had some side pain and missed work all last week. Scott never missed work. It made us all realize how much pain he must have been in. I thought Scott would be at work next week without a doubt. It will be a huge loss for us all not having Scott around.

Every morning, Scott and I would arrive at the hospice office a few minutes apart. He would always walk by and say "Good morning" to me. He would talk about his love of swimming or would joke at himself for not swimming that morning. He would then immediately walk into the kitchen and get his cup of coffee.

Scott had a very large heart toward his co-workers, his patients and families. He would meet up with families and do what was needed to be done without any commotion. He had this large blue binder which he put all of his patient paperwork into. The side seam was split open, but it didn't matter to Scott, as it worked well for him.

I am still shocked as it is so unbelievable. I can't help but wonder, "Why? What is it all about". I know you are up there in heaven with all who love you. I have to believe that it was your time to go. You will never be forgotten by us down here. Prayers for peace, love and joy to you Scott. You will be forever missed.


 "WHY SCOTT?"

We lost one of our own today.
It was sudden and caught us all by surprise.
Hearing the sad news has left me shocked.
I can't stop thinking about him
          while continuing to ask "Why?"

We all work in the hospice field.
You would think we should know
and not have to ask "Why?"
"What is life and death all about?"

We would meet every morning on schedule
always arriving a few minutes apart.
He customarily would walk by and say "Hi"
and then head to get his morning coffee.

He had such a quiet, low-key manner.
Nothing would ever get him overwhelmed.
He would meet a family with high energy
and walk in with such composure,
it calmed the entire situation down.

Your legacy will always remain with all of us.
We will continue to share your stories
along with laughter to embrace your life.
But for a while, I'm sure we'll all continue to ask;
          "Why Scott?"