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Shannon (Parker) Wong
September 11, 2024
We had a great date day in NYC together in high school. Thank you for making me smile and for my Teddy Ruxpin. Thank you for being a hero.
Leokadia ( Leah) and Walter Squire - Kopytko
September 11, 2021
Thinking of Scott and many hero's who sacrificed their lives on 9/11.
Your Dad was our cousin . My brother Wally and I live in Australia and unfortunately we never met.
God bless you and your family.
Richard and Carol Gray
September 26, 2019
I never met you Scott but I have your photo on my wall at home in remembrance of the many Hero's who sacrificed their lives on 9-11. I grew up with your Dad in the 60's in Flushing, he was my best friend and was in our wedding party in 1965. Carol and I are still married and together, your Dad also knew Carol for many years. We think of you, your Sister and and your Mom often. God Bless you and your Family. Thank you.
Roman Shulov
September 25, 2019
It's now been more than 18 years since your ultimate sacrifice, but you are always in our memories and hearts.
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Jacob Wheless
May 20, 2018
I regret that I was never able to meet you, but I climbed 110 floors on the 10th anniversary of 9/11 in YOUR honor. Since that day, the badge I wore with your name and photo has gone with me on every run on every shift I work. I thank you for your service, and for the making the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Godspeed brother, I will meet you in the kingdom of God when I am called.
Richard and Carol Gray
March 4, 2018
We have your photo on our wall together with a remembrance of all who died on 9/11. God Bless You Scott, we think of you and your family often.
William Riley
September 6, 2016
God bless you and your family and I thank you for your service and sacrifice. You gave your life to save others.
Brian Waselko
September 12, 2014
Climed 110 flights in the Denver Stairclimb in your memory. Never forgotten!
Steven Duart
September 12, 2014
Our friendship I never stop thinking about the things that we did together
September 11, 2014
Thirteen years is a long time and I'm sorry that we lost touch years before that my friend. Wishing you and your family peace, and God bless.
TJ.
Taylor Zales
May 12, 2014
I have never met Scott either but i am in firefighter training and my lieutenant Ricky King did the stair climb in memory of you and the day I met Mr. King he gave me that badge and I will NEVER give it up!
R.I.P. Scott Kopytko!
S J. Friscia III
April 21, 2014
In Memory
With Honor & Respect.
Brian Waselko
January 4, 2014
I never met Scott, but for 2 years I have done the stair climb in his honor. I am proud to wear his name on my bracelet everyday.
Nancy Frey
September 11, 2013
Still wearing his name everyday...God love him and his family...will never forget Scott
Steven Duart
September 9, 2013
You will always be missed .You where a great friend.
Steven Duart
September 9, 2013
You will always be missed .You where a great friend.
KATHY SCHLOTTERBECK
September 11, 2012
WE REMEMBER RIP
Lisa Siegel
September 8, 2012
I do not know if you will get this, but I wanted to let you know, I ran the tunnel to Towers run and I was given the honor of having Scott's name. He is still touching lives. Thank you
Lisa Siegel
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Roman Shulov
June 7, 2012
I walk by Ground Zero every day, and think of you as I look up at the tower that's being built there.
Sandra Hophan
September 12, 2011
I will always remember September 11, 2001
Scott will be in my prayers always.
From Sandra Lemmo Thornhill Hophan
Nancy Frey
September 10, 2011
I wear Scott's name every day on my mercy bracelet...I will never, ever forget him.
Lisa & Dennis Baldante
September 8, 2011
Thinking of the Kopytko family on this anniversary...we will never forget...
Christine Plunkett-Tallman
September 3, 2011
You are remembered....
September 12, 2008
In loving memory
Doug Abraham
December 2, 2007
Happy Birthday!!!
Cathy Lemmo
September 10, 2007
Dear Aunt Joyce,
As we come upon the 6th anniversary of 9-11, I remember Scott while we grew up, especially all the Christmas's we spent at Uncle Bob and Aunt Gloria's house. He is always in my thoughts as we approach the anniversary of his passing. Tomorrow I will wear the shirt that Aunt Chris made in his honor. I hope that everyone is at peace and I will always keep Scott close to my heart.
I love and miss you all very much.
From the Naudet film
leslie raphael
June 20, 2007
To Joyce and Russell Mercer, and Christine Kopytko :
From : [email protected]
Wed 20 June 2007
Can I ask if you were aware that the Naudet brothers' film "9/11"
includes a shot of a fireman from Duane Street returning there after both towers collapsed, who is carrying a fireman's coat with the name Kopytko on the back ? You may know the fireman in question - it
appears not to be Scott himself -
and maybe you were given the coat as a memento - I don't know. But if not, I thought you would be interested to know these things. I attach a still from the film showing the fireman and the coat.
P Tabbernor
November 27, 2006
In remembrance....
Kristine
November 7, 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.
FF Richard A. Beaulieu
September 14, 2006
To Scott's family, My deepest sympathies were with you on the 5th anniversary of your loss. I know what Scott did and why he did it. My brothers and I are career FF/EMT IAFF Local 4120 Mansfield CT. for 18 yrs. My DAD Local 1033 for 37 yrs. As soon as the copper 9-11 memorial bracelets became availiable I bought one with a random name on it. It was Scott's, I have been wearing it every day since I received it only to take it off and polish it, it's worn but you can still see Scott's name.
I carry him where ever I go and into every burning building and to every rescue I am involved in. To me he is still on the job doing what he loved. You should be proud of him, he gave his life for people he didn't know. Cherish his memory forever. God Bless
James Johnson
September 11, 2005
God Bless You...
Donna C
September 10, 2004
As we near another anniversary of the tragedy of 9/11, my thoughts are with you and your family.
I miss the chats, the emails, the jokes and most of all, I regret not being able to come down to see you when you visited my office at the WFC.
I know you're in a better place now and just want you to know that you will forever remain in my heart and my thoughts.
Scott, rest in peace.
All my heart,
Donna
nancy angelina warren
September 11, 2003
To Scott's Family, Relatives, and Friends:
Words can never express my heartfelt sympathy to you all. I didn't know Scott personally. I remembering meeting him when he had a haircut at Pete's Hair Design here in Flushing.
I remember his sense of humor, and his way of putting everyone above his own needs. Scott was one heaven of a guy!
When I think of all the people that died and left us behind, I remember saying to myself, God took all his angels with him that day. Their mission here though rather brief, left us with guardian angels.
I believe that Scott is an angel, and will now remember him as our "GUARDIAN ANGEL" he will be assisting St. Michael the Archangel in delivering the enemy.
Thanks Scott, and please don't hesitate to visit us, when your not busy.
Your family needs to hear from you, so when you reach them touch their hearts and minds. They need your strength now and always.
See you in St. Ann's, I'll be smiling at you and Thanking you for saving my life, and the many other lives you saved on that day.
Nancy from St. Ann's Church
John Boyle
September 11, 2003
Dear Joyce, All of your Boyle cousins want you to know that Scott is in our prayers every day.
Ellen Wong
December 3, 2002
Hey Krusty,
It was your b-day yesterday ... Happy Belated Birthday! Ya know, it still all seems SO surreal ... it's like always - not really waiting for your phone call or looking out for your next e-mail - you just haven't called or e-mailed in awhile b/c you're busy w/work or something else ... it's as if you're not really gone ... ???
maybe you're my guardian angel - who knows! =) you've always looked out for me, like the "big brother" that you were since i was a kid, always ready to lend support and advice ... i'm glad i bumped back into you that day at Sullivan computer lab ... i thought to myself "Damn, he got buff!" =) you were a firefighter! whom i'm very honored and proud to know! i'll NEVER forget you! nor will anyone else whose life you've touched! i miss you tremendously! may you rest in peace! see you on the flip side when i get there! =)
Love,
el (Krusty)
anna eng
December 2, 2002
My Dearest Scott,
I miss you and love you.
Thank you for showing me the way.
Thank you for being my shining star.
You are always in my thoughts and prayers.
I will always remember the words you whispered in ear.
You now know truely that you will forever be in my heart...and I will never forget to smell the yellow roses.
Today is your 34th birthday my KG, and I wished you were here, "Happy Birthday my sweetie...I know in my heart you are now happy and at peace".
XXX...Anna Eng (Your KG) 12/2/02
Christine Tallman
September 13, 2002
We say everyone knew someone that day. I myself thought I knew one personally, and 2 or 3 of that I grew up hearing about. But then I learned of you Scott. My heart just about broke. You see, I had found out that you were my cousin. My fathers family was never very close. Your Grandmother and My Grandmother were sisters and your mom Joyce and my Dad Donald are first cousins. I promise you that my children will always know that are related to one of our nations heros and they will KNOW YOUR NAME. I am just so sorry that I was never able know you before this tragedy. To Joyce, Scott will always be in our prayers as you and your family will too.
Kelly Hanson
September 10, 2002
Dear Scott, shortly after 9/11/01, my volleyball team got ID bracelets with fire fighters, and policemens names on them. On my bracelet was your name. Although I never met you, I know you are a hero. You are looked up to by many people. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.
Bonnie Southwick
September 5, 2002
Dear Scott,
My church handed out guardian angel pins a few weeks after 9/11, and I received one with your name on it. You are a true hero and I am proud to wear this pin in honor of you. You, your family, and your friends will always remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Donna C
May 9, 2002
My long time e-mail friend, I will miss you for the rest of my life.
I knew you were there at the WTC on 9/11 and I know that as the rest of us were running away, you were running in. Thank you for your courage and your heroism.
You will forever in my thoughts and my prayers. God bless you and your family Scott and may you forever rest in peace.
Donna G.
May 9, 2002
Scott, my dear old friend,
Think & pray for you & your family/loved ones often. Miss joking around with you, miss our long friendship throughout the years. I'll always remember. God bless your soul, may you rest in peace.
Angie Campbell
May 3, 2002
**********GOD BLESS YOU**********
Michael King
March 11, 2002
There is not a day that goes by that you haven't been in my thoughts. I miss you my friend.
February 15, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS YOUNG HERO SCOTT KOPYTKO AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01.MAY GOD GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Roman & Culleen Shulov
February 4, 2002
Scott:
We will always remember the fun times we had at our office in the World Trade Center. We will also never forget you being part of our wedding.
Roman & Culleen Shulov
Ellen Bair
January 16, 2002
Scott:
We were on -line friends and somehow I knew your were at the Trade Center on 9 -11. I had my fears realized exactlya month after wehen I went to Ladder 15 on South Street and saw your photo and asked the name on the sweet man in the picture.
My suspicion was correct, it was your and your and many, many of your friends were lost too.
At this time even 4+ months down the road, words can not express the feeling.
I am proud to have known you even ad a chat buddy.
You were a wonderful friend.
I hope you are at Peace _ My dear friend
Ellen
PS My new office is located right by the bull -
Shannon Pletsch
January 2, 2002
Hello, I have wrote to your family before in relation to the Macy's Day Parade,our band was the honor band and each of us were given a firefighter, i was honored with getting Scott's name. I wore Scott's badge on my jacket during the parade in memory of his bravery. I just wanted to wish you my prayers and best wishes to everyone who knew Scott Kopytko; you knew he was a hero and now so do the rest of us. It is very important to me that you know that you are in my prayers and the rest of Pickerington's and i marched with a very special pride for Scott and everyone else. God Bless-Shannon
Teresa Jahn
December 26, 2001
We thank Scott for dedicating his life to saving, protecting, and caring for others as a firefighter. Such a dedication comes with a heart full of love for his fellow man. May his courage, life and love live on in those who love him and in those who lives were touched by him. We are deeply sorry for your loss of Scott. Our hearts cry with you.
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
J Cherbonneau
December 24, 2001
Christmas Eve, 2001
Dear Scott,
I never had the pleasure to meet you, but I wanted to express my feelings on this holiday. I believe Christmas is a time for Angels and on September 11, when you made the ultimate sacrifice, you became an Angel. So with that in mind, I know you are looking down on from Heaven and watching over the loved ones you left behind.
God Bless you, hero and may you and your loved ones find peace and comfort from the prayers that have been said by people all over the world.
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