Scott Michael McCarthy
Your family is in our prayers. We are very sorry.
The Hogans
Cedar Rapids
IA
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Our son Colton spent alot of time with Scott at the lake. He was such a wonderful young man and we enjoyed having him stop at our camper to visit and to pick up Colton to go hunting frogs or to hang out. Our deepest sympathy to your family. Jan,Jon,&Colton Wessels
JAN WESSELS
HIAWATHA
IA
Cal & Family our thoughts and prayers are with you after this tragic accident. Any assistance we can offer please do not hesitate to ask. - Michael, Abbie, & Koey
The Nieprawski's
Hiawatha
IA
scott... You will be loved and missed 4ever and always... we all loved hanging out with u at holiday lake... I cant and dont ever want to believe this... we will all have to remeber the amazing times we had with you...all the times u make everyone laugh in the worst of times. love you much. andrea...and friends.:)
andrea
elberon
IA
Tanya and Callen, We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your son, Scott. Our son, Linus, passed away a year and a half ago, when he was only 18 months old. You are at the beginning of a very long, difficult journey. We have found comfort in counseling, support groups, and talking with other parents who have lost children. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Erin and Taro Chalupa
Cedar Rapids
IA
Tanya, I know that you are wrapped in pain. I am praying for you, your son and family. I am sorry. David Rutledge
David Rutledge
IA
We are so sorry for your loss. Ryker is in Emily's class and we are also members of St Marks. Sending prayers up for you and your family. Brenda S.
Brenda
Marion
IA
Tanya & John: We were so sad to hear the news today. You are in our prayers tonight and in the days to come that you will find strength in your faith, family and friends to help you through this very difficult time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. Jim & Sue Muench Family
Jim & Sue Muench
Cedar Rapids
IA
Tanya and John, I've been thinking about you all day since I received word of your loss this morning. I can only imagine the heartache you are going through right now. I send to both of you and the rest of Scott's family heartfelt sympathy. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult and sad time.
Carrie Hoover
Cedar Rapids
IA
Tanya and John and families. Our deepest thoughts and feelings are with you all. We are very sorry for your loss. Your pain will be shared by your many friends here in Australia. God bless Scott.
Perry Schneider & family
Melbourne / Australia
IA
AU
I am so deeply saddened by your loss. The journey is long, difficult and never ending but please know we are here for you. Don't be afraid to call on us. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dawn Rutledge
Palo
IA
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. You will cherish the memories forever.
Jeff Runde and Family
Dubuque
IA
Our prayers are with you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss. May your faith help you through this difficult time. Dawn & Jeff McGuire St. Mark's members
Dawn McGuire
Hiawatha
IA
Our heart felt sympathy goes out to your family! My daughter, Caitlin, went to school with 'Scotty'. We are also members of the St. Mark's family. May God bless you and your family - today, tomorrow and always!
Lorie
Swisher
IA
I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. I pray that you gain strength from your faith and church family. May you feel much needed comfort. A caring St. Mark's member
Lorey Jenson
Cedar Rapids
IA
So deeply sorry for your loss. We will keep your family in our prayers.
Joe and Michelle Bracy
Brooklyn
IA
Tanya and Family- You will be forever in my thoughts and prayers. I know the road ahead is going to be a difficult one but know you have friends and family that love and support you. May God bless your family. With Love and Condolences, Alissa McQueen
Alissa McQueen
Brooklyn
WI
Tanya, John & family: Please know that we hold you in our thoughts and prayers during this time of heartache. May God wrap you in His loving arms and give you the strength that comes from believing in Him. Remember that you are surrounded by people who care and want to support you in any possible way. Peace to you. Rod, Lisa, Sam & Ben Pritchard
Pritchard Family
Cedar Rapids
IA
Gary, Carol and Family, Everyone at Keane is so sorry for your horrible loss. Scott sounded like an awesome kid, and knowing his Grandpa :-), he had a wonderful life. Remember that Jesus is with you through all this pain, He is keeping Scott company in Heaven, and He will be there for your grief, anger, shock, numbness...all of it. He will be holding you close in His arms and crying with you. Take only one day at a time. Don't be a stranger to the CR office, and feel free to stop by whenever you wish. There's always time to listen to a friend and wonderful co-worker.
Rachel Happel
Cedar Rapids
IA
Tanya and John, our deepest sympathies. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and all those touched by Scott's short life.
John and Pam Lane
Cedar Rapids
IA
I'm so sorry to hear of your lose. I'll keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Maggie
Maggie Hardman
Cedar Rapids
IA
Tanya and John, I cried for you when I heard of your loss. When I sat just over the wall from you at work, Tanya, I offend heard as you talked to your kids on the phone. Sometimes they were in trouble for fighting and you would threaten, “Don’t make me come home”. But most times they were just checking in with you. A loss of a child is the hardest loss of all. I pray you have the strength and faith to carry on with happier times in the future as you learn to live with and accept the loss of Scott. Embrace your faith, and lean on your family and friends in this time of grieving, we all care for you. To Scott: Rest in peace buddy and watch over your family and give them your strength from above. My deepest sympathies, Chris Carson
Chris Carson
Palo
IA
Tanya, Our deepest sympathy goes out to you, John, and your family. There is no worst tragedy than the lost of a child. Al & Jan
Alvin K. Patterson
St Joseph
MO
Tanya, I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know that I am praying for you and your family. Sincerely, Barb Wiley
Barb Wiley
Shellsburg
IA
Dear John & Tanya and Mr. & Mrs. McCarthy: Words can not express the sorrow that is felt among your friends and church family on the loss of your son, Scott. May the Lord of comfort wrap Himself around all of you during this time, and may you lean into His power to carry you through the days ahead. You are in our thoughts and prayers. In Christ, Phil & Louanne Neville St. Mark's "Butterfly" As you danced in the light with joy, love lifted you. As you brushed against this world so gently, you lifted us. T.C. Ring
Phil & Louanne Neville
Cedar Rapids
IA
There are not words which can convey the pain and sadness the community feels for the loss of this beautiful young man. Our hearts and prayers are with you all.
Walter, Kim and Drake Chien
Cedar Rapids
IA
My heartfelt sympathies go to all of you. As a believer in God we have to trust that Scott is in a better place. Thank you for the gift of organ donation. He will make a difference many lives.
Darla Hamilton
Grinnell
IA
Tanya, Gary & Carol, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. I was so sad to read about the loss of your Scott. He sounds like an incredible young man. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lea (Koeller) Montross
Marion
IA
I send all of you love and prayers at this most difficult time. May all of your wonderful memories of Scott and your love for each other give you strength. Sincerely, Gloria Zmolek, Art teacher Linn-Mar High School
Gloria Zmolek
cedar Rapids
IA
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Brittany Seeck
Cedar Rapids
IA
Sorry to hear of your lose. We'll keep you all in our prayers
Frank & Laurel Ocenosak
Marion
IA
You are in a better place now. All though i didnt know you, only your sister, I still know you where a great person. Your family is in my prayers. Rest in Peace
Allison Barger
IA
Scott's family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please know that Scott brought a lot of joy to my son's life. Scott could always make Jacob laugh.
Lu and Jacob Crary
Marion
IA
Our heartfelt condolences to Scott's family. While I didn't know Scott very well, I always remember he was always smiling. I do remember watching him last year during the Linn Mar basketball practices. He was smiling the whole practice. My son Brad was one of his coaches. He also remembers him smiling and trying his hardest. Kris, Brad, Derik, and I will miss him very much. The Gogg Family
Steven & Kris Gogg
Marion
IA
Our prayers are with the family of Scott.I beleive he is in Gods hands now.We are so very sorry for your loss!
Kevin McCarty
Dubuque
IA
I love you Scott, RIP.
Kevin Kassem
Highlands Ranch
CO
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
John Meehan Family
Winnebago
MN
I did not know Scott or your family. However, I was moved to contact you as Scott's story is so similiar to one in my family. We lost our 13 year old nephew, Nathan Krueger, in a golf cart accident almost 4 years ago. He also was an organ donor and an active, Christian boy. I do not know your pain as a parent, but I so know your pain as a Aunt. During this shocking grief period, remember to just breathe and go minute by minute. Trust in God and know that he is always there and is never late! We do not see the entire puzzle that God is creating, but God knows what the ending picture will look like and it is all in His plan. Here is the verse that helped us get through: "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11. Life on earth may not seem too prosperous and hopeful right now, but life on earth is temporary. Believers will spend eternity in life. So trust in our Lord and know that someday you will be reunited with Scott - forever! Use his tragic story to bring others to know our Savior so they too can be with Scott eternally. Prayers your way...Rachelle Setsodi
Rachelle Setsodi
Waukee
IA
My heart goes out to all of you who love Scott. My little sisters are a few years older than Scott at Linn-Mar and were especially sad to hear of the news. He will always be loved.
Laurel (Puffer) Pronk
Des Moines (Marion)
IA
Tanya, John, and Family: I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Wes Hardman
Red Mound
WI
Callan & Family, So sorry to hear of the loss ouf your son, Scott. Children should be able to live a full, happy life. My family & I will pray for all of you. Remember your faith, keep close, and may it help ease your pain. I have always had a special love for your entire (McCarthy) family, and I will pray for them also. Give my love to Mickey & Denny and all your siblings. Macy Valentine old family friend
Macy Valentine
Dubuque
IA
Cal and Family, We are sorry to hear of your son Scott's passing. The McCarthy family is in our prayers. God will provide you strength and hope for the future. Lisa & Jim Buck
Lisa & Jim Buck
Wayzata
MN
Callan and Grandpa and Grandma McCarthy...We send our deepest sympathy for all your family in the loss of your son/grandson Scott. Patricia(Walters) and Clyde Schrodt
Patricia Schrodt
Dubuque
IA
Tanya even though I dont know your son or actually really know you other than your voice on the other line I know your a wonderful person. I am saddend to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Becky- BCD Travel
Kansas City
MO
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Julie and Al
Al and Julie Tupker
Marion
IA
Tanya, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Faith - BCD Travel
Kansas City
MO
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Audrey and Chris Brickman
Holiday Lake (Brooklyn)
IA
Scott, I always remember you as being up beat and always smiling. You touched many and will touch many more. I am sorry I didn't get to know you better. May God bless you and your family. My family and I send our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Chase Grabau
Robins
IA
Scott was a friend of my son Nate. Nate had talked about going camping with Scott and how much fun he always said he had. I asked Nate if he taught he knew who was with Scott, he said "Probably girls", I asked Nate why girls, he said "because he always gets the girls!" You will be missed Scott! Our prayers are with you!
Kim and Nate Justice
Marion
IA
Cal, Tanya and family I am Sorry to hear of the passing of young Scott. Scott is gone but not forgotten and nobody can take the memories we all have of him. RIP Scott
Matt Simonini
Dubuque/ Iraq
IA
When our family heard this about Scott we said a silent prayer for your family, having Scott at our house just a few times I could tell he was a bright young man. Our prayers continue for all of you.
Randy,Colton,Berkley,Parker,and Carter Bramsen
marion
IA
John, Tanya and family... As the closing song at the service said "I can only imagine"....I can't imagine what you and the family are experiencing. Please know that God has imagined a plan for us, and Scott is now a part of that plan... My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mike
Michael Newland
Marion
IA
To the family and friends of Scott McCarthy, You don't know me and I don't know you but I just wanted to tell you how very sad I feel for all of you. Losing someone you love at such a young age is by far the hardest thing you will ever endure in life. I know because I lost my son on November 18th of 2008 (Jason Calef age 22 years old) and I still cry everyday. I miss him so much. Please try to find comfort, as I have that Jason and now Scott are truly in a wonderful place and they are happy and feel no pain or sadness. I know that Jason will welcome Scott into Heaven and they will be great friends there, as it sounds like Scott was a very outgoing boy who had a zest for life and Jason was just that as well. You will be in my thoughts and I will pray that in the coming days, weeks, months, years you will find peace and in time replace tears with smiles and laughter as you recall the wonderful memories that Scott gave to your family.
Shelly Calef
Cedar Rapids
IA
John & Tanya, I can't possibly imagine what you're going through right now. It's a parent's worst nightmare to lose a child. It's a painful reminder to us that everything we have, even our children, are gifts from God, on loan to us. We'll get to see Scott again someday. When that day comes, I'd like to meet him. He sounds like a really great kid!
Warren and Kim Lammers
IA
Dear Scott, I Just Want You To Know That I Love You. And That Everyones Thinking About You. You Were Such A Great Young Man. And I Listened To The Man In Church Today. He Said, "He's Okay. He Is Okay." And Those Words Hit Me. I Believe Them. Your In God's Hands Now. Nothing Could Go Wrong. I Know, One Day, You Will Be There, Awaiting Us There At Heavans Gates, To Take Us With You(: I Love You.<3 ------------------------- Dear Family Of Scott's, I'm So Very Sorry About Your Loss. I Give You My Sympathy. And You Are In My Prayers. If You Ever Need To Talk To Someone, I'm Always Here For You Guys. Stay Stong, And Take Care.
Bailey Rickels
Cedar Rapids
IA
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear son. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rosaline Eastepp Takes
Fort Worth
TX
I was truly saddened to hear of your loss. We lost our 17 yr old daughter to a car accident on her way to school 10 months ago. We were so glad to have had our fun family time relaxing at Holiday Lake prior to her accident. We will pray for strength for you and your family. The prayers truly helped us. We contacted Amanda the Panda in Des Moines to help with the grieving process for our 3 boys and that was helpfull for them to deal with their pain. Again I am truly sorry for your loss. Only God knows why.
Darrin and Molly Ehret
Deep River
IA
i met Scotty durning kfc (3rd grade). Scott and i where great friends i could say we were best friends, we werent only friends at church but at school also. when i think about Scotty i think about how he isnt going to be up there with me and every other 9th grader geting confurmed. it hurts deeply to know that i wont get to see those cute dimples again. Scott always knew how to chear you up. i will miss him so much. Scotty i miss you!!! love caitlin
caitlin scharper
IA
Our Family is very sorry for your loss. Our daughter Kenadey got to meet and enjoy Scott at the lake. She was very upset about the accident and will miss talking to him very much. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers.