I just joined this sight because I heard there was things being said about Scott.He was one of my best friends and I've known him since we were in grade school in DSM.He graduated from Hoover High school in 1984 and was 41 years old.He is currently survived by his wife,two sons,both parents,and a older brother.He currently worked for Logan Contractor Supply in DSM.I had the pleasure of having Scott and his son Chase at my farm hunting in Decatur county on several occasions.He was one of those guys who always had a smile on his face and joke to tell.He will be greatly missed by all of us that had the pleasure of knowning him.
There will be a visitation at the Kale Funeral Home in Osceola on Wednesday at 5:00-8:00P.M., and the funeral is Thursday at 10:00A.M. at the same place.
There has been alot of rumors about what happened and I wan't to set things straight.
Scott first off was using a climer in a tree that he shouldn't have been climbing.It was on a steep creek bank and in a tree that tilted out over the creek.We do not know exactly how it happened but we think that he didn't get one of the D ring clips fastened that attaches the cable to the platform frame.After he got up to his spot he got his bow on its holder and we think he was in the process of putting on a Double loop(Widow Maker)safety harnes when the platform gave way he swung around to the downhill side of the tree and couldnt get ahold of the tree.He had one arm in and one arm out of the harness.They say his clothes bunched up and he suffacated.His elder neighbor heard some yelling and went to see what was going on and saw Scott dangling and ran to call 911 and get a ladder.He only had a 14'ladder and held it up just enough to touch his feet and by then he was gone.He died doing something he loved.
I am not one to speak on anything but if you or anyone you know or care about wears a Widow Maker throw it away.After 25 years of wear nothing else my family made me break down and spend the money and buy a Hunter Sfety System vest. If Scott would have been wearing one my friend would be alive and I wouldn't have to be writeing this.Please do not take chances if we loose one of our hunting comrades a year it's one to many.Scott I love you man and I will think of you every time I'm in the woods.Everyone please be safe.
There will be a visitation at the Kale Funeral Home in Osceola on Wednesday at 5:00-8:00P.M., and the funeral is Thursday at 10:00A.M. at the same place.
There has been alot of rumors about what happened and I wan't to set things straight.
Scott first off was using a climer in a tree that he shouldn't have been climbing.It was on a steep creek bank and in a tree that tilted out over the creek.We do not know exactly how it happened but we think that he didn't get one of the D ring clips fastened that attaches the cable to the platform frame.After he got up to his spot he got his bow on its holder and we think he was in the process of putting on a Double loop(Widow Maker)safety harnes when the platform gave way he swung around to the downhill side of the tree and couldnt get ahold of the tree.He had one arm in and one arm out of the harness.They say his clothes bunched up and he suffacated.His elder neighbor heard some yelling and went to see what was going on and saw Scott dangling and ran to call 911 and get a ladder.He only had a 14'ladder and held it up just enough to touch his feet and by then he was gone.He died doing something he loved.
I am not one to speak on anything but if you or anyone you know or care about wears a Widow Maker throw it away.After 25 years of wear nothing else my family made me break down and spend the money and buy a Hunter Sfety System vest. If Scott would have been wearing one my friend would be alive and I wouldn't have to be writeing this.Please do not take chances if we loose one of our hunting comrades a year it's one to many.Scott I love you man and I will think of you every time I'm in the woods.Everyone please be safe.