Dear Bill,
I was thinking of you and Regina and hope all is well and the snow is melting in Minnesota.
Leslie’s Oregon Tiger Sanctuary has a new web site. Could you please add it to Doc Bob’s website?
http://oregontigersanctuary.org/aboutus/aboutus.shtm
All the best,
David
Dear All,
I was at the Presbyterian church this morning and heard a B-17 flying over head. As Doc would say it was a God thing. I followed it to Bob Hope airport and was able to hitch a ride. It was a Spectacular flight.
Tally-ho,
David
David Scott with Liberty Belle
Liberty Belle front turret
Liberty Belle Norton bomb sight with view of Encino, California.
Dear Bill,
Could you please also add these photos to Doc’s web site. He was supposed to go fishing with us but could not make it this time.
The fishing was amazing this year about 23 miles North and West of Westport, Washington. We were on the Caterpillar powered “Tally-ho” a wonderful 46′ vessel skippered by Bob Hellbig and his spectacular deck hand John. My arm is still sore from fighting with the monsters. We caught over 60 fish and had our limit by 1:30. I could not keep all the lines baited and in the water.
All the best,
David C. Scott
The handsome young man with the Red Sweatshirt admiring the catch in the fishing hold is Eric Otto Scott, the great fisherman.
Emilie Scott is the courageous young Las who braved the wind, weather, and waves to make it out to the fishing bank. Emilie was the youngest and bravest member of the crew that day. She had the “Lucky Fishing Pole” on the bow of the Tally-Ho. I actually lost track of how many fish she pulled in with that rod.
Alex Scott and the monster of the deep. When the photo of Alex was taken, there was actually a rainbow behind him. I am certain Doc was with us!
Dear Bill,
Thank you so much. Today I have entered Doc’s Galaxie 500 in the Holliday Car fair here at JPL. Doc just loved that car and the flag presented by the Military Honor Guard is proudly displayed in the window.
The photo of you with Doc at the mission is also included. Unfortunately that one is blurry but I still remember it well.
“Bill Schmidt, what the Sam Hill are you doing here!” That was a golden moment. Thanks for making that happen.
Semper Fi,
David Scott
Doc owned 26 different Fords over the years. Al C. Ling, the owner of Ling Ford in Brighton, Co was one of Doc’s best friends. AC Ling used to park all of the new years model cars out at our farm until he had moved the older cars off of his lot.
Doc and I also got to drive many of the demo cars and trucks. AC was a great resource.
Doc had several Galaxies from 1960-1968. I was supposed to get the 68 for my 16th birthday. Unfortunately my brother totaled it before I turned 16.
The 62 Galaxie in the photo is one I bought for Doc at a garage sale in Glendale. He loved our sunday drives in that car.
All the best,
David
Today the link to Doc’s WW-II Memorial was published in the Universe, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s public record of significant events. The archive of the Universe publications goes back to when JPL was first formed as an Army Lab researching rockets back in the 1940’s. Doc’s signature will also be written into a silicon chip using the electron beam lithography system. This chip will be attached to the Mars Exploration Rover scheduled to launch in 2011.
The link to his memorial is included here so you can view the official version.
http://www.wwiimemorial.com/registry/search/pframe.asp?HonoreeID=1892706&popcount=2&tcount=3
Here are some photos of the Scott Memorial in Brighton and some more information on Doc as recalled by his brother Bud Scott. We will soon have a DVD of the memorial service for Doc.
Doc Bob
Born in Denver, Colorado January 16, 1926.
Died in Rosemead, California March 20, 2010.
Amazing teacher, devoted spiritualist, Bronze Star Veteran of WWll, farmer, veterinarian, agricultural consultant, expert witness, alter minister, and happy, inspirational bike rider. He received the following commendations for his services in the European theater with Patton’s 3rd Army, Company C, 44th armored infantry battalion, 6th armored division during the Battle of the Bulge in the Ardennes Forest during the winter of 1944-1945:
Bronze Star for Heroism
3 Battle Stars
European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon
Army of Occupation Ribbon
Good Conduct Medal
Honorable Discharge
Doc’s service is memorialized at the WWII Memorial on the Main Mall in Washington, D.C.
http://www.wwiimemorial.com/registry/search/pframe.asp?HonoreeID=1892706&popcount=2&tcount=3
He is survived by 4 children Rob, Leslie, David, April, and 8 grandchildren.
A friend’s quote, February 2010, “There goes that guy that gets on his bike and prays with people.”
A memorial service will be scheduled in May for friends and family in the Brighton area. Bob’s children are planning to plant trees and install sitting benches in his name.
For those who are interested in contributing to the memorial fund in Bobs name please contact Leslie Scott- Rose wessieots@aol.com
This is an amazing song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xwzItqYmII
And, this is an amazing day…
Love
leslie
Doc is an inspiration. I received another song this morning that again brought him to mind. I can hear and see him singing this one.
This is so beautiful——-absolutely amazing children …
What Angels Must Sound Like.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2aLSat3h0w
Blessings,
Bill Schmidt
P.S. The two images are from Leslie, Doc. Bob’s daughter.
PFC Robert G. Scott, Jr. S/N 17092199 has moved to another campaign. You can visit his Memorial at the main mall in Washington, D.C. His wish was to continue his service to the medical students at the University of Southern California. He has moved on to graduate school.
http://www.wwiimemorial.com/registry/
