Comments about ‘Wasatch deputy dies during Provo traffic stop’

But has be really been in law enforcement since age 16?! I think your ages is wrong.

There could be a number of factor, but getting in and out of an air conditioned car on a frequent basis can be stressful to your body.

How can someone so healthy just DIE. that sucks , and makes me sad.....LOVE gos out to all who knew him and his family. God Bless.

He is 48 and he has been working for over 20 years would make him 28 when he started not 16.

There are good cops and bad cops. I knew and worked with Scott and he was easily one of the good ones. If you were ever in trouble and found yourself needing to call 911, Scott was the type of officer you would want to show up to help. It only took a few minutes with him before you felt like he had been a lifelong friend. He will be missed!

10-42!

Incidentaly, becuae UHP pays its officers so poorly, like most Troopers do, Scott was working part time as a Sheriff while he was employed full time with UHP. I hope that explains the earlier issue about the math. It makes you wonder though, if he had not been forced two work two highly stressful jobs at the same time, might he still be with us today?

Dear "How sad... and Math Help"
Read the article. It said he had worked for UHP for twenty years. He also worked for the county part time until he went full-time last year. Obviously he was working part time while working for UHP.
There are two sad points here:
1. Law enforcement officers are so under paid for such a risky job that they have to work two jobs.
2. You two need something to do, if you have to be so nit picky about an article, when a man has died.

This is tragic. I know this sounds kind of strange, but if I were the driver of the stopped vehicle I would just feel horrible!

May the Lord bless this family. My younger brother died 3 days after his 42nd birthday under similar circumstances, except he was home. Never procrastinate saying "I Love You."

"Incidentaly, becuae UHP pays its officers so poorly, like most Troopers do, Scott was working part time as a Sheriff while he was employed full time with UHP. I hope that explains the earlier issue about the math. It makes you wonder though, if he had not been forced two work two highly stressful jobs at the same time, might he still be with us today?"

He CHOSE to work that poorly paying job.

This is sad. My condolences to his family.

I have always had great respect and love for my uncle Scott. All the comments that people have made about him sum up his personality. I hope we value all of the people in law enforcement who spend so much energy to keep us safe!

So, did the driver get the speeding ticket afterall?

My thoughts and prayers go out to this mans family. I didn't know him personally but I have a great respect for law enforcement officers as my dad was an officer when I was little. They put their lives in harms way everyday that we have no clue about. Thanks to his family for letting him do what he loved. We hope that you are comforted in the days and months to come. Keep your faith and know that he will always be with you.

And aren't you glad that there are good officers like this man when YOU need help!
Our sympathies go to his family, friends, and co-workers. It hurts to lose one of the good men!

I am Scott's oldest sister. He was such a wonderful brother. We will certainly miss him dearly. Our hearts are broken.

I also knew Scott and he was one of the best around. My sympathies go out to his family.

Scott truly is a giant of a man! I grew up in his ward and couldn't believe the news when I heard it. He's what I like to call a "quiet leader," because he made a huge impact in very subtle ways. He will be missed. My prayers are with his tremendous family at this time.

She did not get a ticket. But she said she feels so sad for the officer and his family.

I would never wish something like this upon anyone. Good for her for calling 911 and trying to revive him.

From all that I have heard he is a standup man, officer of the law, and member of the Church. God be with his family.

Yes DR Don. He DID choose that job. That's the whole point now isn't it? Scott was more interested in helping others than seeking personal wealth. Scott was a very intelligent man and could have done well in any profession. My point was simply that it is a shame that good people in law enforcement, like Scott, are forced to seek out second jobs to support their families.

To Kathleen,

There are many who share your sorrow. Scott's influence was almost as big as his heart. Please leave a post with the time and location of the funeral services when they are finalized.

If there was one word to descride my uncle, it would be integrity. Scott's life was guided by the pricincile of standing up for what he believed in. He had a strong sence of justice and fairness. He was decent and kind. He was a man that you could trust to stand by his word. And he always had a smile on his face or a hug to share with a friend. As I recieve phone call from my utah family telling me about this loss, I began to replay all the wonderful moments I had the is amazing man.