Robert Glenn Scott Jr.
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