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Scott Thorne Update

Jun-14-2006 » Filed Under: Scott Thorne

(The following is an email from Steve Thorne, Scott's father.)

Dear Friends,

Every once in a while through this process, someone says something that puts things in a clear perspective. Such an occasion occurred today. I received an e-mail from a retired Marine friend who has met Scott on two occasions; once last July in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and this past weekend in Olympia, Washington. I couldn't help but notice how warmly Scott was greeted by John and thought he was just being nice (his usual state). Today, John shared his reasons and I thought you'd appreciate hearing them.

I was thinking last night why simply talking with Scott makes me feel really good. The answer hit me late last night. Scott is a symbol to me. He reminds me of all the close friends I've lost over the years, which makes me sad, but at the same time, the fact that he has survived and continues to flourish and surmount all the obstacles that have stood before him is a source of inspiration and pride to me.

In Scott's face I see victory, Scott has won one for all of us. I cannot describe how proud and humble he makes me feel. God bless him... and bless them all. I can't help but think of him as one of my own, flesh of my flesh... blood of my blood. Semper Fi!

I can't think of a higher compliment to Scott or his family. Thank you, John, for those kind words and for your service to the nation, too.

ST

(Read more about Scott's recovery if you are new to his story)


Comments For "Scott Thorne Update":

Scott and his whole family are an inspiration to all of us with loved who who have or are serving in Iraq. So glad to hear he is doing so much better.

Carrie
Mom of SGT Josh
2/3 INF SBCT
Ft. Lewis

Posted by: Carrie [TypeKey Profile Page] | June 15, 2006 5:47 PM

I don't know if Scott, or his friends & family will see this, but I haven't been able to stop thinking about his story since I read about it in Rolling Stone, and I just wanted to express my encouragement and empathy for what he's been dealing with.
I had a massive brain hemorhage in 2004, which lead to a stroke and brain surgery. I was 22.
Now, I've also got the field-blindness issues to deal with (except I'm left-blind), short term memory lapses, and a sense of not being all me. Or at least, not the me I used to be.
But it does get better. Because it was my right temporal and not left that was affected, my language center was mostly left intact, but at first I had some speech trouble too. It improves with time, as I'm sure you can also attest to. Anyway, I mostly just wanted to let Scott know that even though the circumstances were different, I understand what he's going though, and want to let him know how in awe I am of his recovery thus far. Unless you've gone through something like this yourself, there are no words to express what each regained ability is like.

With determination, anything is possible. My docs also told me that I'd never be able to drive again, balance my checkbook or ski. The only one I don't do today is balance my checkbook, and that's only because I'm too busy with my life to worry about that.
Here's to your continued recovery & on-going ambitions.

Posted by: Mars [TypeKey Profile Page] | June 21, 2006 11:18 PM

Dear Mars,
I can assure you that both Scott and his family do read the comments that are posted and appreciate your kind words. Scott continues to improve and his life just keeps getting better.

Good luck to you!

Scott's aunt Karen

p.s. don't believe everything you read in Rolling Stone.

Posted by: Auntie Karen [TypeKey Profile Page] | August 28, 2006 3:37 PM

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