Search by Name

Search by Name

Scott Bracher Obituary

BRACHER Lt. Cmdr. Scott Thomas Bracher, USN, 33, of Orange Park, FL, died in a military jet crash on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2005, in Jacksonville. Lt. Cmdr. Bracher, an 11-year veteran of the United States Navy, flew the S-3B Viking carrier- based jet and was a member of the VS-32 “Maulers” based in Jacksonville. Born in Oceanside, NY, on December 27, 1971, Lt. Cmdr. Bracher spent his formative years in Malverne, NY. Following graduation from the United States Naval Academy, in Annapolis, MD, in 1994, he embarked upon a Naval Aviation career. A decorated pilot, Lt. Cmdr. Bracher earned the Navy Top Hook award five times during overseas deployments. The award recognized those pilots with the highest achievement in carrier landing performance. In 2001, he was the Landing Signals Officer (LSO) of the Year for VS-32. During Operation Enduring Freedom, he conducted multiple combat missions, earning him two Air Medals and a Navy Commendation Medal for his honorable contribution tothe war on terror. Lt. Cmdr. Bracher's specialized Navy training also aided him during off-duty hours. During a VS-32 squadron detachment to the Caribbean in the summer of 2001, he and a fellow squadron mate saved the lives of two small children who nearly drowned in a hotel pool. In addition to his passion for flying, Lt. Cmdr. Bracher's love of baseball early in life carried though his college years. He played baseball at Annapolis. After a miraculous recovery from a difficult back surgery, he began competing in triathlons and enjoyed rounds of golf with friends. Lt. Cmdr. Bracher was laid to rest on September 29, 2005, with full military honors, at Barrancas Cemetery, Naval Air Station, Pensacola, FL. His parents, Lorraine and Gregory Bracher, of Pensacola, and a brother, Todd Bracher, of London, England, survive him. Memorial contributions may be made to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society in honor of Lt. Cmdr. Scott T. Bracher, at P.O. Box 48, NAS Jacksonville, FL 32212-0048. Arrangements entrusted to: Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Florida Times-Union on Oct. 4, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Scott Bracher

Not sure what to say?





4 Entries

The Moesle Family

October 29, 2005

God bless and keep you, Scott, for the joys you have brought, the fine deeds you have done, and the sacrifices you have made, making this world a better and safer place for us all. Your family loves you and thanks you. We honor your time with us, and will always hold you dear in our hearts.

Tony Skinner

September 27, 2005

God bless you as you go thru this difficult time. When the grief passes, hold your heads hi, for you and your loved one have made the ultimate sacrifice so that others could live in a free world. We honor, love and support you.

God Bless,

The Skinner family

Wendy Mygrant

September 27, 2005

As the wife of a Naval Aircrewman I offer my family's sincerest condolences in your loss.

The Staff of A.B. Coleman Mortuary, Inc.

September 27, 2005

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 results

Make a Donation
in Scott Bracher's name

Memorial Events
for Scott Bracher

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support Scott's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Scott Bracher's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more