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Like many adults who are still children at heart, Scott M. Davidson loved Christmas. In fact, his friends in Staten Island called him Christmas Boy.
One year he drove up to Perry Seridge's apartment with Christmas tree lights strung around his car, all lighted up. When cautioned that wiring lights to the car battery could be unsafe, he held up a finger and began rummaging through the pile of sweaty basketball clothes in his back seat.
After a few minutes, Firefighter Davidson, 33, a member of Ladder Company 118 in Brooklyn Heights, found what he was looking for: a fire extinguisher. Triumphantly, he proclaimed, "I got it covered."
Firefighter Davidson was also a bartender; the father of Peter, 8, and Casey, 4; a substitute teacher at Intermediate School 49 near his home in Brooklyn, and an unabashed patriot long before the World Trade Center fire that he died fighting on Sept. 11.
"He loved all things American," Mr. Seridge said. "I used to think it was kind of rare, really, especially for a young guy who had never been in a war. Looking at it now, it was nice. He'd be really happy now that everyone would have flags out."
133 Entries
McKell Swain
September 17, 2020
Thank you, Scott, for your service. Your sacrifice was the ultimate act of courage and selflessness. To say I admire you is a great understatement. I promise that you won't be forgotten - not by me, or so many others, as your son continues to keep your memory alive as well. My prayers go out to all of Scott's family and friends who continue to mourn this loss. It seems like he was an amazing and fun-loving man. God bless you all.
BW
September 12, 2020
Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice. Today & always.
joseph gulino
September 11, 2020
Hi buddy
19 years...still thinking of you every day.
Things are pretty screwed up here...have the big guy wake us all up.
Til next year
JG
September 11, 2020
Thank you for your sacrifice, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
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September 11, 2020
Thank you for your sacrifice. Because of you, many more people were saved.
Diane Nemer
September 11, 2020
Hi Scott, I can't believe that another year has past. Just wanted you to know that you'll always be in my thoughts on this sad anniversary. Memory Eternal
Kimberly Cummings
July 5, 2020
I want to very much thank you for your service.. I know u only by way of your son's warm tribute to you.. you must be so proud of him as you look down from above.. and you should be Pete is a terrific young man who is making his way thru life I am sure wishing you were here with him to see how far he has come .. I know you are watching over him and couldnt be prouder.. may god be w you both so that one day you will be reunited.. love kim
Lisa Lalley
February 28, 2020
Thank you for your service. I am from Wisconsin and am a huge fan of your son. I'm sure you are so proud of him. He cracks me up so freaking bad... I fell in love with him on SNL and went You Tube binging and that introduced me to you and your sacrifice. I took my son, Irie, to the 911 memorial. I will never be the same. You're a beautiful soul. I hope your children know you're spirit is with them :) I'm 48...Petes Netflix special is great. I know your buddies were telling the truth LOL. RIP sir.
JANET DAVIS
September 12, 2019
Hey Scott, just want you to know that I will be climbing again in Charlotte NC for you and your buddies, Leon, Vernon, Joseph, Bob, Bob, Marty and Peter. Will carry your pics and be proud of what you did for NYC. 118 STRONG
joe gulino
September 12, 2019
Hey Scott
18 years...none of the kids in my class have any idea. i do my best to show them and educate them that this country is about freedom and the acts of 9/11 have not compromised that freedom, but certainly changed how we can love it. I thank you again for your sacrifice and will always be here for your kids. Peter is doing great, the tv & movie career exploding, Casey ,...wow you would be so proud! But then again I know u are...
we miss you here.. keep diving for loose balls in heaven
joe
Diane Nemer
September 11, 2019
Hi Scott. Just wanted you to know that you remain in my heart and I think of you often. Memory Eternal
austin holler
September 11, 2019
thank you!!!!!!!!
Janet Davis
August 1, 2019
Hi Scott, you are and you crew are never forgotten; I will be climbing on Sept 14 in Charlotte NC for you and the boys. Going to 118 House the week before and spend time where you were happy. I love you 8 and I promise you will be kept in memory forever. 118 STRONG!!!!
July 31, 2019
Thanks for doing all you could to save lives on 9-11 at the World Trade Center.
You would be so proud of your son Pete being on Saturday Night Live and his movie career.
Jan Noone
May 25, 2019
My heart is broken just finding out about this. I love in NJ and I'll never forget that day. My prayers are with you Pete!! Xoxo
Janet Davis
December 17, 2018
Scott, another Christmas with you being gone, praying for your family and we here in Fort Mill Team 118 will never forget you and will keep your family in prayer. Thank you Scottie for your service. 118 STRONG
Margaret
December 16, 2018
Bones,
Ill never forget the times I had with u as a little girl, u always brought me a surprise when u came to my house. God bless you for being the hero u always were. Praying for your family ❤ Never forget, gone but not forgotten.
Migdalia Cabassa
November 10, 2018
Wow today November 10, 2018 while watching SNL found out that Pete Davidson's father was one of our heroes that gave his life saving others. Thank you for your service RIP Scott Davidson. Only 33 years old.
Nancy McGrath
November 10, 2018
With love and gratitude to the whole Davidson family, for sharing Scott Davidson with us all.
janet Davis
September 18, 2018
Just wanted you to know our 118 TRUCK team climbed for you and your crew again this year. Mike and I also went to station 118 and spent the day with your family and brothers. We will never forget you and your team. You are heroes and we all know that. Love you to pieces as well as the rest of the crew. Love Michael and Janet Davis. 9-18-18
Paula Rose
September 12, 2018
Remembering you and all of the other brave souls lost that day. Thank you for your sacrifice. Rest in peace forever.
Janet DAVIS
June 22, 2018
SCOTTIE, WE HAD A NICE VIST WITH YOUR PARENTS IN MAY, WE WENT TO YOUR GRAVE AND I HAD A CLOSER FEELING TO YOU THEN BEFORE, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE IT WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMVER IN SC BY MIKE AND I AND OUR DEPARTMENT. I WISH WE COULD HAVE KNOW YOU, I CAN TELL WE WOULD HAVE BEEN LIFETIME FRIENDS. WE WILL BE AT THE MEMORIAL SEPT 11 THIS YEAR AND WE WILL CELEBRATE YOUR LIFE AT O'BRIANS! WE LOVE YOU AND YOUR PARENTS ARE THE BEST. I KNOW YOU WATCH OVER US ALL NOW AND SEE OUR DEDICATION TO YOU AND 118. LOVE FOR EVER!
Michael Davidson
June 21, 2018
I just became aware of your sacrifice, thank you for your dedication.
Your son has represented himself well. Actually, I became aware of you, because of him. But, not because he asked, but he comes off genuine, and I was encouraged to look.
God Bless Scott
Sincerely
Diane Nemer
September 13, 2017
We just returned from NYC and visiting the 911 Memorial for the first time. Said a prayer at your picture. The sacrifice of so many first responders, may all your memories be eternal.
118-205 Team
Janet Davis
September 12, 2017
Dear family and friends of Scott, we pray for you each day. Our team again in Charlotte NC climbed for 118-205 this year. We will never forget these heroes.
Love Janet Davis
Fort Mill SC
joe gulino
September 11, 2017
Bones,
16 years have passed and everyday i drive over the bridge and miss the towers, and think of you and your sacrifice, and the family you left behind.
They are all great people, becoming amazing an amazing man and beautiful confident woman.
They moved away from the block but I still think of them everyday, its impossible not to.
Keep diving for loose balls in heaven,
JG
September 19, 2016
Never met you Scott, but wish I had. Thank you for your sacrifice!
Genie Tuyn (Distant Cousin)
keeping your memory alive
Janet Davis
September 13, 2016
Scottie, we met your sweet parents this past week at Myrtle Beach, it was a real honor to meet them after 6 years of climbing for you and Ladder 118. Thank you for your service it is not enough to say it so I keep your pic on my desk, on our frig at home in my jeep and we talk about your station all the time. Michael and I are proud of you and what you did that day. We will never forget you and the others the 343 is always on our minds. I love ya man and words can't say how happy we were to meet Linda & Stephen.
Keeping you alive in SC.
Jerome P Rosen thal
September 12, 2016
After 15 years still missing you cuz
joe gulino
September 12, 2016
Scott
A somber day. America remembered your sacrifice today. A generation has been born who never witnessed the attacks.
Peter and Casey are proud examples of your legacy. Amy is an amazing mom. Ill Continue watch them.
Always here for you
JG
Colorado 9/11 stairclimb I carried Scott Matthew Davidson. You may be gone, but we will never forget the sacrifce you made.
Amber
September 11, 2016
with honor
Janet Davis
August 2, 2016
With honor we will represent you Scott and Ladder 118 - Engine 205 again this year in Charlotte NC stair climb 2016.
with honor
Janet davis
August 2, 2016
I will be climbing for you and the gang of Ladder 118 - Engine 205 with great honor again this year, we will wear your station shirt with honor. Thank you again Scott for your service and sacrifice for all of us. I have got to know your parents which is a great honor for Michael & I! Rest easy your company will take it from here while you watch over all of us.
Janet Davis
Fort Mill SC
Alexandra Bowden
July 30, 2016
I see your son, Pete, in Saturday Night Live. He sure is really funny. He has a Deathly Hallows symbol on his wrist, he loves Harry Potter. He's dating Larry David's daughter! Crazy right? Pete seems happy. Thanks for everything you did for our country. You are a true American hero. Rest easy.
September 15, 2015
Did the 911 Stair Climb in Charlotte NC again this year, wore your name proudly along with the whole Ladder 118 crew, you will always stay in the Davis Family thoughts. You are a hero!
Janet Davis Fort Mill SC 9-15-15
Jerome Rosenthal
September 11, 2015
You are in our thoughts always, cuz
joe gulino
September 11, 2015
Bones... really miss you brother. The kids are doing great. But you know that. We think about you everyday impossible not to. Heaven has one hell of a fire department
Diane Nemer
September 10, 2015
Still carrying you in my heart and prayers. I'll never forget.
Janet Davis
April 1, 2015
Scott another Easter has come I know you are watching down on all of us, thank you for your sacrifice for others. You will never be forgotton your picture alone with all your station buddies that passed in this is on our refrig we see you each day and pray for your families. Looking for forward to the 911 stair climb here in SC your company will be well represented again this year.
Jordan H
March 30, 2015
Rest in peace hero. thank you for your sacrifice and bravery
Scott Chamberland
September 30, 2014
Please accept my Deepest Sympathies
Janet dAVIS
September 12, 2014
Dear Scott:
Again this year Flint Hill FD will be climbing in memory of your company, we are filled with joy to do this in the honor of Ladder 118/ Eng 205 we will never forget your dedication, last night we watched 911 over again each time I see new things what horror you faced that day and you Scott along with your brothers had the strength to go in and not look back, you are awesome! God bless your family and I pray you are watching down over us knowing that you are a true HERO in all our eyes. It is a pleasure to talk with your father he is a wonderful man and I am blessed to know him. Rest in peace my friend.
Janet Davis Flint HIll FD Fort Mill SC
Diane Nemer
September 11, 2014
Another year has passed, I just wanted you to know that I haven't forgotten. Memory eternal.
Janet Davis
April 7, 2014
So honored to email Scott's father, hope to stay in touch with him.
Janet Davis
April 3, 2014
I am gearing up for the Sept 2014 stair climb I will be climbing in the memory of you and your company, thank you for your service. I would love if one of our family members would contact me, I talk to Peter Veags parents from time to time, they live near me. God bless your family, you and the others will never be forgotten!
Gina Bryan
April 2, 2014
Thank you for lending me your strength and courage today.
January 20, 2014
Dear Scott;
I think of you and your brothers each day, I have your picture on my desk at work I will climb the stairs for you and Ladder 118 again this year in the Charlotte NC climb, I have our team assembled now and we will proudly climb for Ladder 118. Your friend that loves you like you were my brother.
Janet Davis Flint Hill FD Fort Mill SC
Emilio D'Addio
January 19, 2014
I don't know what made me think of you today. Its always something different. I miss you my friend.
R W
September 12, 2013
Hello Scott... Thank you for your service... God bless and RIP... A fellow firefighter brother from MN
Team 33 for Ladder 118
Janet Davis
September 12, 2013
Dear Scott;
12 years have passed I did the stair climb in your honor again this year in Charlotte NC, attached is our team 33 most of us had someone from your truck. I was able to meet Peter's parents which was awesome! I am going to have lunch with them and she is going to give me Linda's address so I can send her pictures of our team. I truly would have liked to know you, my husband and I plan to visit Ladder 118 in the future and I will go to the wall and see your name. We pray for your family and thank you for the ultimate sacrifice you made. I will God willing climb again 2014 for you and your crew. Your station sent me a crest to wear 118 on my helmet in honor of your truck.
Diane Nemer
September 11, 2013
Another year passes but you are not forgotten. May your memory be eternal.
Davidson Jimmy
September 11, 2013
Hey Scott, well 12 years gone by and memory is still fresh in my mind as it was 12 years ago. May you resy easy up in heaven.
j g
September 11, 2013
Bones,
12 years. Seems like 12 seconds.
Kids doing great.
Keeping an eye on them from afar. Always a warrior.
Christina Davidson
May 15, 2013
Uncle Scott, you are weighing heavy on my heart today. I miss you, wish you were here..... So many things I want to tell you... I love you forever
HCPS, Tampa Fl.
Jimmy Davidson
September 28, 2012
Hey Scott wish you were here to see the new towers! I saw your name in the memorial! God Bless you Scott...
1993 when I first started my NYPD experience
Jimmy Davidson
September 11, 2012
I will Honor Scott by making sure when I put the uniform and Badge on I will help as many as I can and go above and beyond the call of duty to help those in need! R.I.P. Brother...Forever in my heart..
Diane Nemer
September 11, 2012
Another year passes but you are not forgotten. Rest in peace Scott.
timothy briggs
September 5, 2012
hi my name is timothy briggs and i was born in spencer,oklahoma this saturday 09/08/2012 i will be honoring Scott Matthew Davidson by climbing 110 flights of stairs and putting up a tag for him in our memorial in oklahoma
Diane Nemer
September 11, 2011
On the 10th anniversary I just wanted you to know that you remain in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that your family finds solace in the memorial pool that now bears your name. The services this morning are very beautiful and very moving. May your memory be eternal.
CINDY ANDERSON
September 11, 2011
RIP
Sylvia Murdolo
September 11, 2011
Hi Scott, I wanted to write a note to let you know that I have been praying for you and your loved ones for many years. I was asked to choose a name and your name jumped off the page. Your last name is symbolic of one of Jesus' names (David's Son) and the fact that you went to St. Joseph by the Sea confirms that. I believe with all my heart the goodness of your life and will always remember your tragic loss. May the Good Lord keep you in His eternal life, I pray.
Raph
September 10, 2011
Scott, we went to St. Joe's together and hung out in G.K. together.Now, you are always in my thoughts.
Jerome Rosenthal
September 9, 2011
Scott, as we prepare for the 10th anniversary of 9/11, I look back to time we had together, when you would come to your grandmothers my aunts house (Edna). I like you worked for the Fire Dept on that day, I was also in Brooklyn (EMS Communication Center), not from your house. It was till next day that our cousin Dawn Kern, came to Centers door, to see me and asked if I hear anything about you. I didn't know till that day that you worked for the Dept. You and all those Who Gave All That Day will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
Jeanne
September 9, 2011
I have been thinking of you alot lately with the tenth anniversary coming up. You were always such a great guy. You were the sweetest guy too. I remember spending time with you when we went to St. Joe's together. I only knew you for a short time but you made a lasting impression. I am saying a prayer for your family today. The tenth anniversary must be so hard for them. My thoughts and prayers are with them. God bless them and you too.
Janet Davis
September 8, 2011
My name is Janet Davis from Fort Mill SC, I will be honoring Scott by doing the 9-11 stair climb in Charlotte NC on 9-11-11, I am very proud to wear his station shirt thank you to Jerry who sent it to me. May God bless his family.
Diane Nemer
May 2, 2011
When we heard the news last night that Bin Laden was dead, it was something I didn't think we'd ever hear. It is not a reason to celebrate but a reason to remember all those innocents that he took so viciously. I know that you are at peace and I pray that all of us can rest more easily in a world without him. God bless you and God bless the United States of America.
pauline paolino
May 1, 2011
you will never be forgotten
Diane Nemer
September 11, 2010
Scott, it's been another year and I almost missed sending you a message. You remain in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you.
March 9, 2010
Scott,
Words cannot express how much i miss you and love you. Although i was little when you passed i am glad to be related to you and to know that you loved me too. You are my true inspiration. If i only knew the last time
I hugged and kissed you goodbye would be my last i would have never let you go. I wish you were here with me but i am happy to know you will be safe in heaven til we meet again. Peter looks just like you and from the stories i have heard acts like you too! i miss you more then ever. God Bless You.
Scott D, Davidson
February 14, 2010
A "true" hero.
From my namesake,
Scott D. Davidson
Arvada, Colorada
Jerome Rosenthal
January 29, 2010
You are not forgotten cousin, you are in a far better place now.
September 11, 2009
All of us from your high school, St. Joseph By-The-Sea, remember you Scott. You will always be in our hearts. You are a true hero.
I had the opportunity to ware Scotts name, and climb 110 floors in a 9/11 tribute today 9/11/09.
Ron Davis
September 11, 2009
Diane Nemer
September 11, 2009
It is unbelievable that 8 years has passed. Although my memory bracelet carrying your name has worn out, you stay in my heart and in my prayers. My best to your family and I pray that they have found peace and healing.
Doug Abraham
April 12, 2009
Happy Easter!!!
joe Gulno
January 10, 2009
hi bones. a snowy day in Great Kills. BP is going to be quiet tonight. hink of you all the time. Keep your eye on us. we miss you
joe g
Vince Tesi
December 6, 2008
God bless your family Scott. The sacrifice you and your brother firefighters made on 9-11-01 will never be forgotten. I miss the good times we spent going to graduate school night classes at CSI. You helped me get through those classes: I still have the thesis paper we co-wrote that sealed our master's degree. I know somewhere up in heaven, you are driving a car with a lighted Christmas wreath tied to the front grill.
September 24, 2007
To The Davidson Family,
As sn alumni of Sea, I was shocked and saddened to hear about Scott. I didn't hang out with him directly, but I knew him as a kind individual, quick to make someone smile, and a great basketball player. Our 20 year class reunion was held not too long ago and he was mentioned by a number of people who remembered him fondly. It's hard to believe that six years have gone by since 9/11. I hope the family knows that many of his former classmates still think of him, and still remember him. I will always remember him and the sacrifice he made for as long as I live. I agree with the former classmate who stated "The class of '86 will never be the same.
Josh Reynolds
June 12, 2007
Scott and Family,
My name is Josh and I was lucky enough to carry your name on an armband on September 11, 2002 during my academy. That day many firefighters from around the Phoenix area carried a different name up one of the tallest buildings in Phoenix in honor of the fallen. I came upon your guestbook and wanted to let you and your family know that when I think of 9-11 or when I see the pictures of the fallen heros in the hallway of my firehouse your the first person I think of.
joe gulino
March 28, 2007
hey scottie, thinking about you today. Needed to say hi to someone who motivates mein hard times. I never forget you..always a brother
Kristine
October 24, 2006
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
P Tabbernor
September 20, 2006
In remembrance....
Evelyn B
September 15, 2006
Thank you for your courage and bravery. Many other people were able to survive that day because of the sacrifice you made. May God bless your family always and we will never forget.
scott rudnick
September 14, 2006
Scott Your courage and bravery helped save the lives of tens of thousands of people .Thousands od kids will have a mommy and daddy to go to baseball games the park school It will be a little safer and nicer for all of us to know we will see you when its our turn.
God be with your family and loves one
Forever indebted for your service and selflessness for all of us
Richie O'Brien
September 11, 2006
Bro, thinking of you and your family on this day, 9-11-2006.
Diane Nemer
September 11, 2006
Scott, it's September 11, 2006 and I still carry you deep in my heart and in my prayers. I hope that your family continues to feel the love and support of an entire country. We all still remember and thank God for you and all your fellow 1st responders who gave the ultimate to save so many lives. May your memory be eternal.
Amy davidson
July 2, 2006
Scott,
I can't believe almost five years has past since you've been gone. Peter is in 8th grade this Sept. and Casey is in 4th. Not a day goes by that they don't talk about you and miss you very much. They are both good basketball players and have that aggressive way about them that you had. Pete plays and looks just like you, and Casey is a sweet beautiful little girl. We are so blessed and lucky that
God gave us those children. They'd make you so proud. We miss and love you everyday.
joyce
September 11, 2005
Scott, four years have passed and you are missed just the same. You have been in my prayers every night. Your memory will always bring a smile to my face and a tear to my eye..Miss you
James Johnson
September 11, 2005
God Bless You...
Pamela Long
September 11, 2004
Thank-you so much for serving to better the people of NEW YORK. You gave all that you could. You are an angel now and many people love and miss you. May peace be felt by your friends and family. Three years have past and it still feels it was just yesterday that the attack came. God bless you and all those that serve in the United States to help us stay safe.
September 11, 2003
Scott ~
Your as missed today as you were yesterday and the year before! Please watch over Peter and Casey, they really miss you and speak of you all the time. I know you can see how beautiful they are, and how much peter looks like you. Happy 2nd Anniversary in heaven! I wish things could've been different for everybody on 9/11
Diane Nemer
September 11, 2003
Scott, I just wanted you to know that I continue to wear your memory bracelet and you are in my thoughts and prayers, especially today. I will never forget what happened 2 years ago and the bravery and self sacrifice that you and all your commrades showed that terrible morning. God bless you and your family always.
Marcellus Salviano
September 11, 2003
I love you. Rest in peace. 1 love 2 1 love. We will never forget you. You are truly a man of honor. Your loving memory lives on in each of our hearts.
joe gulino
September 10, 2003
Bones,
I was working today and was thinking of you. I don't think a day goes by when I pass over the VZ bridge and don't think about you, the days in the Swiss and the battles on the softball field. Never forget the day you beat us in the Championship Game. You were so happy, Mike G hammered your cleat to the bar wall. Only you would show up Opening Day next year to pry it off the wall...
Much love ...Please pray for all of us. Joe
Melanie Martin
September 12, 2002
I wear a 'Mercy Band' bracelet with Scott Davidson's name with extreme pride and honor. What a genuine hero and public servant! My thoughts and prayers are with his family every single day.
Philip Davidson
September 12, 2002
Even though I never met you I'm proud to share the Davidson name with you. Reading all that has been written about you I can tell you were truely a special person. I will carry your name with me for the rest of my days. May God bless and keep your family and friends. Scott Matthew Davidson...You are my Hero. Thanks for being you.
joyce
September 12, 2002
Scott,
I wish I had the chance to thank you for all the times we had together. You were a great friend to me. You always listened to what I had to say and always managed to make me smile. I guess I owe you an apology for losing your favorite floppy hat on the golf outting...I pray for you and your family each night and will always hold your memory close to heart. May God bless you!
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