Scotty was kind, thoughtful, loving, and energetic. Skiing became his greatest passion, and during the off-season, he loved nothing more than to grab his skateboard and head out with his friends. After school in Tahoe City, kids of all ages would gather to skate but didn't (and still don't) have a place to go. Scotty didn't like breaking the rules but wanted to practice his sport. He intended to start a petition to build a park. Tragically, he passed away in a ski accident in February 2022. Hours after his death, his family decided to continue with Scotty's plans and work on trying to build a skatepark for the community's people.