Today, I reflect on that tragic day 12 years ago when the
World was forever changed. Even after so much time, the wounds are still raw.
Remember those who have lost their lives, those who have lost their loved ones,
the heroes who gave their all and all the lives that have been forever changed
by such a senseless act of terrorism.
Robert Scott Batson
July 14, 1968 - September 7, 2013
September 11, 2013 becomes an even more somber day as we lay
our friend Scotty Batson to rest. Hearts are heavy in small town SC but the
support amongst our friends is enormous. The outpour of love and support that
has been given to Kim, Haley, Sammy, David, Terressa and the rest of his family
is immense. It is almost as big as Scotty's heart!
Through these tragic events, I have learned that power is in
numbers. Keep your family and friends close. Friendship can never be undermined
nor underestimated. It should be valued and respected as there are no
guarantees in life.
Find comfort in knowing that Scott cherished his family and friends and never missed the opportunity to tell anyone that. He boasted about his beautiful wife, Kim and his two beautiful girls, his brother David and his family, his parents and friends. He lived life to the fullest and embraced every ounce of what was good in life and even managed to find good in the bad.
He was talented in many areas but for me, his greatest claim to fame was his ability to master life through his love, laughter, kindness, compassion and his genuine interest in other people. And much to our dismay, I'm thinking that maybe his work was done here on Earth. To be honest, it is the only way that I can find comfort in his passing. In fact, Yegge and I are convinced that on September 7th, Heaven was forever changed! We talk about how Scott is most likely playing air guitar with the Angels, taking a Natural Light "roadie" with him as he bounces from one fluffy cloud to the next letting everyone know that he's arrived. He’s bowling and eating bacon, egg and cheese breakfast “samiches” and watching the sun set from a much better place. And we are certain that Heaven is a much more rockin' place now that Scotty Batson is there!
Remember to be kinder, more compassionate, make others feel
important, love a little more, and laugh a little harder. Embrace what is good
in life at all times. Cherish the sun rising and the find joy in a sunset like
Scotty did. And please keep The Batson Family and all others who have lost a
loved one in your prayers during this difficult time. RIP Scotty and to all
those who have passed. ‘Til we meet again...
