William "Daniel" Scates

I knew Scates in High school we lived right around the block from each other. We were good friends and after we graduated we both enlisted. I stayed active duty while he bounced between active and guard. The last time I seen him was about a year before I went to Iraq at the national guard unit I started my career at. We again parted ways again hoping to see each other again. While I went and deployed and made it back with a Purple Heart and when I got out I remember picking up the paper and...

I am saddened by this loss of another young life, but can say only thank you for serving. God Bless the family who's son, husband, and father gave all for his country. God Bless the USA

Danny I miss you so very much. Yesterday was your birthday and I remember the first time I held you, little did I know what a Hero you would become. You were the bravest man I ever knew, but that does not surprise me, because you were the bravest little boy I ever knew. RIP son I love you.

I was searching the web tonight, trying to think of my next tattoo and I have decided that I am going to have a tribute to you cousin, I think of you every day and miss you so much it hurts. I had a baby girl 3 months after you left us and I named her after you, Her name is Dani. I noticed some one added a picture of her on here. She is a character you would have had fun with her. Thinking of you and missing you always.
Christy

August 11, 2012
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. William D. Scates:
Always remembering William. "Some gave all."