On Jan. 4, 2014, the world lost one of its most entertaining sports journalists. After a long battle with cancer, Stuart Scott died, and on Monday, the anniversary of his death, Scott’s daughters posted a touching video in memory of their father.
Taelor, 16, and Sydni Scott, 20, spoke about how much they miss their father and what he meant to them. Taelor Scott said that he was more than a father, but also a friend.
In addition to the video, Taelor and Sydni Scott posted a touching letter to their father:
Dear Dad,
Growing up we thought all Dads worked “inside the television.” This last year, we realized the full impact you’ve had on the world, and how important you were to so many. A whirlwind year of appearances and accepting awards on your behalf, Lifetime Achievement Awards, Hall of Fame Inductions, your book launch and even a visit to the White House—has given us great insight into the mark you left during your lifetime. We are truly grateful for the opportunity to meet many people whom you profoundly impacted, share our grief and our memories while giving back on your behalf and continuing the legacy you started in raising cancer awareness.
You lived your life with a fierce sense of authenticity, passion and competitiveness, giving it your all and reaching for the best in everything you did. When you were diagnosed with cancer, you showed the world how to fight with that same fierce passion, instilling a sense of hope and inspiration to so many. And in the end you taught us all how to win—live or die—by how you live, why you live and the manner in which you live.
From you Dad, we’ve learned to reach for the fight we possess inside and apply it with passion to our lives. It was through your vulnerability, that you taught us the real value of strength in never giving up.
Love, Tae & Syd (Your heartbeats)
#DearStuartScott started trending Monday morning as people on social media shared their memories of the great journalist.
https://twitter.com/BamaboyCJ/status/684041663958925312https://twitter.com/KatieLinendoll/status/684040518557241344https://twitter.com/KeithOlbermann/status/684038450065047552https://twitter.com/MrAnthonyMorrow/status/684037114846003200
In the words of Scott, he’ll always be as cool as the other side of the pillow.