Scott was a great friend and touched our lives deeply. I last saw him days before the accident while visiting in Hilton Head where I live. I am grateful for the time I had with him. He died a selfless man helping another person.
I remember Scott however did not ever get to know him. He was gorgeous and such a gentleman! I was shocked to learn of his death just earlier this year. How tragic! I am so sorry for another life taken too early. Sadly missed but never forgotten.
I was one of the Binford kids that came into Batchlelor that 8th grade year of change. I remember meeting a lot of new students, and the "big" ones stood out like Dave Parker, Troy Abraham, Chris Lawson and Scott Hollenbeck.
Scott was a man among boys back then. Was it 1984-1985? But I think what was hard for me to grasp at the time as an eighth grader and only 5'7" myself and pre-growth spurt, intimidated by his early physical maturity, was that Scott was a quality human being, a nice guy. I never mixed with him too much, but from what I saw and remember, he was a good person, despite his obvious physical gifts. He had reasons to be a jerk or arrogant, as I recall one or two people being back then, but he wasn't. I remember thinking he was a little too good to be believable. The dude was a stud Adonis type. And he actually was a nice guy.
We didn't have many classes together at South, but my senior year when I was struggling academically and trying to survive my four years in high school, which for me were decent years but not my favorite, Scott and I shared a class for math. I felt defeated as a math student, and it was a frustrating experience for me. It was the right math class for me but I wasn't motivated or confident enough in it to really get the most out of it.
Scott was. He was exuberant, diligent, and I guess himself. Positive. Eager. Hardworking. Motivated. He was intent on going to military school, I think the Citadel, where he could play Tight End. The kind of thing that heroic dudes do.
He left quite an impression on me, and despite my own lack of good progress or showing in that math course, one of the biggest positive memories I draw from it was that guy. Scott Hollenbeck. By then I had grown to be 6'1" and I had gotten in decent shape, but this guy was still the stud. Intimidatingly strong and a presence.
My brother-in-law Evan Hill (BHSS student1985-1987) informed me about Scott's passing a few years ago, but I never saw it confirmed until today, the day after Thanksgiving 2012. I am in Afghanistan. I joined the military 5 years ago and I am a civilian here, doing fine.
Scott impressed me the way he lived, and based on Evan's report that was true and heroic, the way that he died. God bless him.
I never knew him that well, but for certain he made a difference in my life. He was a gentleman and person who lived life right, from everything I saw and remember. I was lucky to know this man, and I really hope that all the classmates who knew him cherish that association.
Religiously, I believe we will all continue living after this life, and we will meet again with our loved ones and friends. When I make it there I think I will bump into Scott and tell him personally that I hold him in the highest regard. It does make me a little sad to know for sure that this is how his life came to an end. On a good note, a rumor about one of our cheer leader's passing seems to be false. I had heard about that many years ago, and I am glad to see she is not listed among our lost classmates.
Scott will always be counted as one of ours, and I was lucky enough to be observant of his personality and example. Thanks for serving our country and serving others. No better way to live.
David Parker
Scott passed away while trying to help a stranded motorist on I-65. He gave his life to help a person in need. You are missed, Scott.Jennifer Hammond (Jenkins)
Scott was a great friend and touched our lives deeply. I last saw him days before the accident while visiting in Hilton Head where I live. I am grateful for the time I had with him. He died a selfless man helping another person.Bradley Peach
I don't ever remember seeing Scott without a smile. It was great to know him.Michelle Waldon
I didn't know Scott that well, but he always seemed to be a very kind, fun loving guy. He was nice to everyone.Nathan Richardson
Great guy and will be missed. I miss his slapshot that always seemed to find it's way thru my pads in high school.Dara Watkins (Query)
I remember Scott however did not ever get to know him. He was gorgeous and such a gentleman! I was shocked to learn of his death just earlier this year. How tragic! I am so sorry for another life taken too early. Sadly missed but never forgotten.Edward Clinch
I was one of the Binford kids that came into Batchlelor that 8th grade year of change. I remember meeting a lot of new students, and the "big" ones stood out like Dave Parker, Troy Abraham, Chris Lawson and Scott Hollenbeck.
Scott was a man among boys back then. Was it 1984-1985? But I think what was hard for me to grasp at the time as an eighth grader and only 5'7" myself and pre-growth spurt, intimidated by his early physical maturity, was that Scott was a quality human being, a nice guy. I never mixed with him too much, but from what I saw and remember, he was a good person, despite his obvious physical gifts. He had reasons to be a jerk or arrogant, as I recall one or two people being back then, but he wasn't. I remember thinking he was a little too good to be believable. The dude was a stud Adonis type. And he actually was a nice guy.
We didn't have many classes together at South, but my senior year when I was struggling academically and trying to survive my four years in high school, which for me were decent years but not my favorite, Scott and I shared a class for math. I felt defeated as a math student, and it was a frustrating experience for me. It was the right math class for me but I wasn't motivated or confident enough in it to really get the most out of it.
Scott was. He was exuberant, diligent, and I guess himself. Positive. Eager. Hardworking. Motivated. He was intent on going to military school, I think the Citadel, where he could play Tight End. The kind of thing that heroic dudes do.
He left quite an impression on me, and despite my own lack of good progress or showing in that math course, one of the biggest positive memories I draw from it was that guy. Scott Hollenbeck. By then I had grown to be 6'1" and I had gotten in decent shape, but this guy was still the stud. Intimidatingly strong and a presence.
My brother-in-law Evan Hill (BHSS student1985-1987) informed me about Scott's passing a few years ago, but I never saw it confirmed until today, the day after Thanksgiving 2012. I am in Afghanistan. I joined the military 5 years ago and I am a civilian here, doing fine.
Scott impressed me the way he lived, and based on Evan's report that was true and heroic, the way that he died. God bless him.
I never knew him that well, but for certain he made a difference in my life. He was a gentleman and person who lived life right, from everything I saw and remember. I was lucky to know this man, and I really hope that all the classmates who knew him cherish that association.
Religiously, I believe we will all continue living after this life, and we will meet again with our loved ones and friends. When I make it there I think I will bump into Scott and tell him personally that I hold him in the highest regard. It does make me a little sad to know for sure that this is how his life came to an end. On a good note, a rumor about one of our cheer leader's passing seems to be false. I had heard about that many years ago, and I am glad to see she is not listed among our lost classmates.
Scott will always be counted as one of ours, and I was lucky enough to be observant of his personality and example. Thanks for serving our country and serving others. No better way to live.
See you someday, Scott. You are a choice soul.