New York, New York
Christmas Boy
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."
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.
McKell Swain
September 17, 2020 | Grove City, OH
Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice. Today & always.
BW
September 12, 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
joseph gulino
September 11, 2020 | Staten Island, NY | Friend
Thank you for your sacrifice, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
September 11, 2020
Thank you for your sacrifice. Because of you, many more people were saved.
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
Diane Nemer
September 11, 2020 | Omaha, NE
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
Kimberly Cummings
July 05, 2020 | 59, TN | Friend
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...
Lisa Lalley
February 28, 2020 | Madison, WI | Friend
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
JANET DAVIS
September 12, 2019 | FORT MILL, SC | Friend