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
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Having the opportunity to spend it up in Patterson, NY at Camp Wilbur Herrlich, a SCOPE (Summer Camp Opportunities Promote Education) affiliated camp. This is one ...
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BE PART OF THE SCOTT J. BEIGEL MEMORIAL FUND AS WE CONTINUE TO SEND UNDER PRIVILEGED CHILDREN TOUCHED BY GUN VIOLENCE TO SUMMER SLEEP-AWAY CAMP.
Scott J. Beigel Memorial Fund 5K
JOIN ME in memory of Scott J Beigel and in support of the Scott J Beigel Memorial Fund at Heckscher State Park, October 20, 2019! Awards, refreshments and great running scenery!
Our day at Camp Junior (located in Harriman, NY) was filled with smiles, laughter, happiness and lots of hugs. We had the opportunity t...
There are two important ways to fight senseless and preventable gun violence-------LEGISLATE (as we have done in NY) and EDUCATE (as we are trying to do by sending underprivileged children touched by gun violence to summer camp)
Mazel tov on such a beautiful tribute to your son. He was an important person in the lives of three of my own boys. May his memory continue to be a blessing to you and all who knew him.
This is so moving. What a wonderful way to honor his memory.
I can’t put into words how wonderful this is. I know people who worked as counsellors at that very camp and the experience was life changing for both them and the children. I know that this would make Scott beam from ear to ear.
Every single day I’m at camp i think of a funny memory, or something I want to tell Scott. I’m always hopeful that I’m half the division leader that he was. I miss you brother. Every day. #runwithcoachbeigel
The Scott J. Beigel Memorial Fund is proud to be partnering with Scope and the Fresh Air Fund for the summer of 2019. Your donations are allowing us to send a total of 54 children to camp.
