In Memory OfSgt Gary R. Scott

Sgt Gary R. Scott, 22, U.S.M.C., born January 17, 1961, was killed in action on October 23, 1983. Scott served as a Combat Engineer with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment and deployed to Lebanon as part of a Multi-National peace-keeping mission. While stationed at the Beirut Airport, a suicide bomber smashed a large Mercedes truck through the perimeter and set off a 12,000-pound explosive next to the barracks. Scott and 240 fellow service members lost their lives in the blast. For his service, he earned a Purple Heart. Semper Fi, Marine! Til Valhalla, Brother!