This is a story I covered for my radio station in early March. It was the Eastern Shore Suicide Prevention Conference in Ocean City, MD. I urge you all to read this, in the hopes that it will provide you with some inspiration to talk to your kids and friends who may be feeling depressed. http://www.wgmd.com/?p=19135

Submitted by Andrew Koch on 5/11/2011

sandy, what a beautiful tribute to your son.

Submitted by chris mccormick burke on 3/24/2011

thinking of you always. this is the first year I wont be at the game. my heart will be there. I miss you.

Submitted by Katie on 7/30/2010

i love the picture it kevin dawns son i love the socer trophie and all the people who came tell them thatr they did a great jo

Submitted by kevin on 6/26/2010

Though nothing can bring back the hour Of splendour in the grass, of glory in the flower; We will grieve not, rather find Strength in what remains behind; In the primal sympathy Which having been must ever be; In the soothing thoughts that spring Out of human suffering; In the faith that looks through death, In years that bring the philosophic mind.

Submitted by Dad on 2/5/2010

Just thinking about you today and what an amazing artist you were... love you and miss you.

Submitted by Lindsey on 11/13/2009

How I wish, how I wish you were here. We're just two lost souls swimming in a fish bowl, year after year, Running over the same old ground. What have you found? The same old fears. Wish you were here.

Submitted by Con on 11/12/2009

scott i miss you but i feel your sprit all the time like right now .i can't spell good so i'll try my besttoo .i love you vary much the sprit you have is very stonge to me i know your dad and ma can feel it to so keep sending ma the butterflys she loves thatlove aunt sal

Submitted by sally curran on 11/6/2009

i love you and miss you

Submitted by aunt sal on 11/6/2009

Fish...4th annual today...lots of your friends and family all thinking about you...it's always good scotty....you were hovering...I can tell

Submitted by Claude Cestaro on 7/25/2009

My son just had his 25th birthday. I, too, beg to see him again - even if I thought I was hallucinating. I beg for a sign he's okay. I, too, look for ANY signs he is still with me. I don't know how we go on after losing (as you said) our babies - who we protected every minute during their childhoods. How is anyone supposed to deal with this pain? I would like to know how to make a difference; how did you make a scholarship in his name? I am so sorry for the loss of your precious son.

Submitted by Ariel's mom on 6/21/2009

Fish, You are in my dreams alot recently. I think its a testimony to what we bring to the table during our life..I still find myself talking to Con and using you in reference....let's get u...whip..and con..in the basement....I walk in...and impart my thoughts for the day.....hahaha....how many times...fish...like a hundo.....you still come in my mind a bunch bud...teebs

Submitted by Claude Cestaro on 3/22/2009

i heard the song toxic on my birthday and started to get upset...but pulled myself together and danced instead. you would have wanted me to dance. i love you scott

Submitted by Andrea on 2/27/2009

Olivia said Merry Christmas Uncle Scott at Christmas as if she could see you sitting at the table with us, I wish I could see through her eyes...I miss you much...

Submitted by Sandy on 12/28/2008

What a special tribute to a fine young man. I can see he is missed very much. God Bless

Submitted by Beth on 11/30/2008

Scott, my baby I miss you so much. It is still so hard for me to believe that you are gone. I know that you are with me as the butterfly has been around a lot lately. but I would really like to see you even if it is only in a dream. I am struggling to find the strength that I need to make it through each day. Give Nana a kiss for me. I love you and miss you so much. Love Mom

Submitted by Mom on 9/12/2008

I very much miss you mate. I don't think I knew you as well as I should have, but I do miss Mr. Sweeney's physics class, and the time we played sack out side of Ian's old house with Ben Mac, and Whip. Good Times mate, You are surely missed

Submitted by Tyler Arsenault on 9/12/2008

Your still always in my heart....always will be

Submitted by Berkeley on 9/10/2008

i cant stop thinking about you lately, actually for a long time. everytime i try to write a story you end up in it, and i hate that that is the only place i find you. i miss you.

Submitted by riley on 9/10/2008

I found myself telling a friend all about you last night and the runs we took the summer after senior year. You felt as alive to me as ever.

Submitted by Mindy on 7/1/2008

Scott, I had a real nice time with your parents a couple weekends ago. We laughed, talked, and reminised about you....it was all good....your parents are special people...they have you in their hearts every day......You remain an active part of my family...Con...Cam...and I think about you alot.....and always will.... miss ya.... Teebs

Submitted by Claude Cestaro on 4/13/2008

Scott, I had a dream last night that you were alive. I wish I could have stayed in that dream forever, I was so happy. I miss you so much, my baby boy. I miss Nana too, give her a hug and kiss for me. I love you. Love Mom

Submitted by Mom on 3/22/2008

i am sorry for your loss

Submitted by Ken Danielson on 2/22/2008

just thinkin about you today scotty..missing you always.

Submitted by katie on 2/13/2008

Scott, I thought about you today, but that is nothing new, because I think about you every day. I heard the other day that it takes three years for the grieving process to fully finish. It has been two years and even as I write this my heart hurts thinking about you. I will never get over missing you, because you were one of my best friends and a piece of my heart. Sorry this took so long to write; it was hard to get up the courage. I love you xoxo

Submitted by Lindsay on 10/10/2007

Scott, I'm writing a short note as I find myself thinking about you today. You remain very fondly in my thoughts, memories, and prayers. I miss you.....Teebs

Submitted by Claude Cestaro on 9/17/2007

To Scott's family, i am truly sorry for your loss. I am a suicide survivor, in that i attempted and died but God chose to send me back. It was hard on my family as no one ever knew how i felt. I didn't even really understand the magnitude of it all. I still deal with depression and i am glad i can write here and get it off my chest. There is still so much stigma associated with depression and suicide. I believe that you are an angel among us, watching over your loved ones. Be with us- those who suffer!

Submitted by tony on 8/17/2007

remember the night at liz's when you came over to play angie for me on your guitar? i fell asleep in your arms and someone snapped a picture. i keep it in a frame by my bed. i think of you in the arms of jesus and it makes the hard days a little easier. you will be my friend forever.stay close, i love you

Submitted by Andrea on 4/14/2007

God held his hand to a garden of no more hurting.resting with all God angels. from a sister thats know how it feels they will be eternally miss ,gone but can never be forgotton.i will pray for you all .keep my brother michael in your prayers .....from the wall

Submitted by HELEN on 4/11/2007

Some sunny day my Son, some sunny day.

Submitted by Dad on 1/4/2007

Scott, I can't believe it has been a year.I think about you often. I wish I could find the words to say to take the pain away for my family. You are always in our hearts and thoughts now and forever.

Submitted by Uncle david on 9/14/2006

Well Scott, somehow we made it through this tough year. I still think of all the discussions we had about school and life. I just want you to know that I miss you, and I'm always thinking of you. Psalm 23:5: "Though I walk in the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no harm, for You are with me."

Submitted by Andrew Koch on 9/10/2006

Scotty... I think about you everyday and we all miss you so much... I'm so thankful for the time you gave me as a friend your an amazing person... I wish you were here but I know your doing well in heaven.. I'm sorry it took so long to write.. I wasn't sure what I wanted to say at first because I felt like there was so much to say but now i know that the main thing i wanted to say is I love and miss you, we all do.. and your forever in our hearts with all the halarious, fun, scary, and exciting memories that you've given us.

Submitted by Berkeley on 9/10/2006

I never really got a chance to know you, Scott. I wish I had. You sound like such a great person! Even though i never knew you too well, i do think about you and wish all the best for your family! God Bless! Jessica

Submitted by Jessica Giles (Howard) on 8/16/2006

I lost my partner on June 30th, 2003. He was 29 years old. We had been together for over 3 years and I miss him so much. His name was Scott J. Dudley. I will remember him always. Your article was very touching. Thanks, Mark

Submitted by Mark Curtis on 7/24/2006

Scott words can't describe how much you are missed. You were such a good kid and you will be dearly missed by all friends, family, and loved ones. We won't forget you. Look down on your niece she is the cutest in the world. We love you and miss you a lot. Never forget we always think about you and will always look out for Sandy, and Mike, and Olivia and you will do the same. God blesses you with all his heart.

Submitted by David Litcher, Tisha Case, Ryan Rogers on 7/18/2006

As a good friend of Scott's grandmother, Granny Fisher, I want to say that Scott and his family are in my thoughts and prayers. Even though I only met him once or twice, I could sense the pride and joy that he brought to everyone, especially to his grandmother. May the peace, love and joy of God be with all of you always.

Submitted by Linda Lee Trahan on 6/30/2006

Sorry I missed the alumni game Fish I wish I could have been there. I am playing with a smaller ball and a wooden bat down here in Keene, NH right now. You know I would have loved to strap on the boots again. I still remember that ball you crossed to me against Biddeford for my hat trick from far out on the right flank . Not a day goes by that I don't think about you man, especially before my games during the national athem. Stay close Fish.

Submitted by Burly on 6/18/2006

Scott, even though we only knew you from work you made an everlasting impact on our lives. You were always so much fun to work with and we miss you so much. Joe will keep the dream of "Los Skelator" alive as long as you keep your eye on us. :) Until we meet again....

Submitted by Joe Fearon & Amanda Waleik on 6/9/2006

Scott, we will sending a balloon to you for your birthday. We will also be in Maine on the 10th to celebrate your life. We will love you always.

Submitted by Nana and Papa Sousa on 5/26/2006

My Dearest Grandson Scott, We see somehow this all came about through your loving Spirit. Reminding us to somehow use the tremendous pain of missing you to be put to the greater good of helping others. How like you to remind us in your Name and in your Spirit to help others. We know this day that you will join us in Spirit and we welcome your loving soul. To all who have heard this gentle call and have joined in it we (in Scott's name) thank each and everyone of you. I know my beautiful, loving grandson thanks you also. Love, Granny Fisher

Submitted by Granny Fisher on 5/25/2006

We want to thank Scott's family for all the love, tears, heart, soul and dedication that went in to developing the scholarship at Deering High School and creating this website. Allowing others to witness what you experienced so that they can intervene in other young lives is a gift that will last forever. Please know that we think of your family often and our thoughts and prayers are with you. My God bless you and keep you strong.

Submitted by Krista & Jason Bonner on 5/25/2006

I love you my son with all my heart and soul, and wish you were here too.

Submitted by Sandra Fisher on 5/25/2006

Wish you were here.

Submitted by Michael Litcher on 5/22/2006