Scott Jewkes Obituary

Scotty will be missed. He was talented, humble, a true patriot, and incredibly easy to work with and for. I worked for him as one of his first Satellite Vehicle Operations Directors for the initial operational GPS launches. We were young, plowing new ground, and Scotty was our top-cover. He never failed to back us up -- and I have never forgotten that. The guy had guts. He will rest in peace. Our condolences to Donna and their sons.

Donna, Jason and Justin

We are sorry to hear of Scott's passing! Our prayers are with you. Please tell Jason he can always come up to Northern Ga. if he wants to get away from Fort Benning. Dale and Patsy will be able to get in touch with us if you need info. Please take care.

Karen and Gordon and 2nd Lt. Brett May (currently in the AF at Charleston AFB, SC)

It would take quite a while to collect all the thoughts that arise when the name Scott Jewkes comes to mind. I met him at Hurlburt Field in 1971, we trained together, and I was quite impressed by him right-off. He was already a darn good Air Force pilot. We became friends there. We landed assignments with the Sundogs in Vietnam shortly thereafter.

In Vietnam, we flew our butts off for most of 1972, through the '72 Tet Offensive, the siege of An Loc, the October 1972 "Land-Grab War, and of course, the Sundog mission providing air cover and close-air-support for the Cambodian Infantry during their year-long tactical emergency.

Scotty tried a little harder than most to provide air support to whomever needed it. He exhibited bravery well beyond what i would have considered prudent. At An Loc, where we were vulnerable to fatal fire below 7,000 feet, he took us down to 1,800 feet, whereupon i lost my nerve and said, "Scotty, damn it, you're too low for me." He laughed. He soon earned a Silver Star for uncommon valor, really heroism, for trying so hard to save those at An Loc.

After Vietnam, in 1973, we both landed SAC tanker jobs. We trained together at Castle AFB. Again, Scotty was at the top of the class. Then, a year later, in 1974, we again trained together at Castle's aircaft commanders school. He met Donna during that time.

In 1975, we met up again at Utapao Royal Thai Navy Base, flying tanker support for what was to be the final downfall of South Vietnam. He had a great crew and did his job superbly. We shared many a dinner at the club. Chatting with him one evening, he opened his mail. "Hey guys, I'm getting married" he announced.

Well, i could go on, but Scott was a great friend, probably saved my life a time or two (makes up for nearly getting me killed a time or two), and he is missed greatly. Sundog 05.

Scotty was a wonderful person to work with. My condolences to your family. The GPS community has lost one of its finest.

I did not know Scotty personally,but if he was a FAC during the 71/72 time frame in Vietnam,he probably spotted a few targets for me during the Siege of An LOC. A bond among warriors that will never be broken. Our deepest condolences to family and friends and may sorrow be replaced with comfort and solace and the knowledge that Scotty lived a life full of fun and significant achievements.
Colonel and Mrs Gordon H. Weed
USAF Retired
Former Commander 8th Special Operations Squadron Bien Hoa Air Base Vietnam

..prayers and sympathies to Scotty's family and friends. May his journey be peaceful.
I was fortunate to have worked with Scotty.

My condolences to Scotty's family and friends. As a member of his Vietnam family I am also saddened by the loss of one of my brothers.

Joe Dalfiume - Sundog 28

Some of our happiest times spent with Scotty were at Cheeseman camping & fishing and having the best of times - times that one never forgets - always funny, always kind...a great person -
Our heartfelt condolances to his family - Neil & Bobby Bennett

My sincerest condolences to your family. I had the honor of serving with Scotty in Vietnam. He will be greatly missed.

Sundog 22

I had the pleasure of knowing Scotty since about 1993 when I was in the AF launching GPS Satellites and then when I became a Boeing employee and worked at Schriever AFB in 2002. He is a great guy, and we had many laughs at work. I recently lost my mom in Sep 09 and she and Scotty have the same birth date. No wonder he and I got along so well. I'm thankful for the honor of working with a man like Scotty and will keep your family in my prayers during this difficult time. Now you have an angel that you know and that's a good thing. Kat Rogers

I was priveleged to serve with Scott and the other magnificient Forward Air Controllers (FACs) who rewrote the contemporary history of American air power over An Loc, South Vietnam in 1972. Scott was a young hero who felt that our mission was so important (in spite of the public sentiment of the day) that he volunteered to fly days, nights and in some pretty foul weather. His sense of humor, his practical jokes and his intensity for doing the right thing were his trademarks. I hope that his family truly appreciates his role in a conflict that few Americans acknowledge. We will miss him.
Tom Waskow, Lt Gen USAF (Ret), Sundog 40

A warrior, patriot, and friend. God is watching over Scotty. I miss him and always will. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.