ABOUT SCOTT BEIGEL
Scott Beigel was a teacher. A cross-country coach. A counselor. A son. A brother. An uncle. A grandchild. A nephew. A cousin. A friend.
He died a hero for his actions at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, where he taught geography and coached cross-country.
For 28 summers camp was Scott’s home away from home. He first went to camp at the age of seven. His mother Linda gave him pre-addressed and stamped “fill-in-the-bubble” stationary to send home so he would not have to write letters at rest time. Scott returned year after year, becoming a beloved counselor and staff member. The summer of 2018 would have been Scott’s 29th consecutive summer at camp. In 2017, Scott joined the staff of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland FL. where he accepted the positions of ninth-grade geography teacher and cross-country coach. Teaching, mentoring, guiding and helping children of all ages flourish became Scott’s mission in life.
“He was a hero before he saved these lives. Just as many people who will be talking about Scott would be calling him a hero even if this didn’t occur. Obviously, a tragedy,” Beigel’s sister Melissa Zech said Saturday.
“Scott Beigel wasn’t a hero because he opened the door to his classroom at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School that day. He was a hero because he opened doors every day.”
Truly kind and thoughtful words by President Barack Obama. Thank you for your support!
Dear Michael and Linda-
Your son seemed like an extraordinary young man, and Michelle and I grieve alongside you.
We can only imagine the hardship you are going through; hopefully all the wonderful memories can help ease the pain.
We’ll get the details about your fund in his honor. In the meantime, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
-Barack Obama
LATEST NEWS
We continue to be grateful for all of the support from Scott's Alma Mater, the Half Hollow Hills School District. Thank you again for helping us to celebrate Scott's birthday.In celebration of Half Hollow Hills alumni Scott Biegel's 37th birthday, the Scott J. Beigel Memorial Fund is holding the Run 4 Beigel - Long Island 5K Run/Walk (www.facebook.com/events/2275510952562025/) on Sunday, October 20, 2019, at 1pm at Heckscher State Park's Field 1. For more information, please visit www.scottjbeigelmemorialfund.com. #HHHCSD
The Scott J Beigel Memorial Fund is pleased to announce that Thomson Reuters has become our latest sponsor for Run 4 Beigel--Long Island as a "Friend of Scott" Thank you Thomson Reuters and Gina Accardi for your support
We are happy to announce that City Lumber, Inc has joined our list of sponsors as a Gold Sponsor for the Run 4 Beigel-Long Island. Thank you City Lumber, Inc for your support.
We are happy to announce another sponsor for Run 4 Beigel-Long island. Fairfield Properties is a "Friend of Scott" sponsor. Thank you Fairfield Properties for your support.
The Scott J Beigel Memorial Fund is proud to announce that the NY Mets have agreed to become a Titanium Sponsor for the 1st Annual Run 4 Beigel-Long Island 5k walk/run
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We want to thank Raymond James, New York Wealth Management for becoming a Titanium Sponsor of the Run 4 Beigel--Long Island
Yesterday was a beautiful day at the ballpark! Friends + family from our SCOPE partner camps Camp Herrlich, Fiver Children's Foundation, and Fresh Air Fund enjoyed the New York Mets game thanks to our friends from the Scott J. Beigel Memorial Fund. #SupportSCOPE scopeusa.org
Thank you to Danielle Pari...
This day is what the Scott J. Beigel Memorial Fund is all about. 54 underprivileged children went to summer sleep-away camp for the first time. Many were at Citi Field for the very first time thanks to the NY Mets generosity. Part of our goal is to educate children to understand that there are alternatives to gang and gun violence. In 2020, with your support, we hope to send even more children to sleep away camp.
What a tribute to Scott but just as important is a tribute to a mom on a mission for change. You are an amazing woman Linda!
I second that emotion, Susan. Linda you are BEYOND amazing. So proud to know you.
Parkland Teacher's Family to Be Honored Sunday by Mets |
The family of a teacher killed at the Parkland school attack last year will be honored Sunday by the New York Mets. The pre-game ceremony will honor the Dix Hills couple, Linda Beigel Schulman and her...
