Scott Oswell Obituary

Dad, I miss you. I often wonder what my life would be like if you were still around. Would I still be a daddy's girl? Would you have taught me how to drive or walk me down the aisle? Would you be proud of me? I think about that the most. I hope I can always be someone you would be proud of. This year I realized I have spent over half of my life without you. I wish I could say I miss you less. I think I just remember less. I'll always miss you the same.

Scott - yesterday was rough. No sure why. Maybe it's because we're all going stir-crazy because of this lockdown, or maybe cause it dawned on my that it's been 13 years. 13! Damn, we only had you for 33. Can't believe you'd be almost 46. Life sure is different now. Oh, and Caitlyn is now married too. Not much details, as it was very small and private. Miss you tons. So wish the Corps didn't put us on opposite coasts.
Love ya' man.
Mark

Scott, this Saturday will be a hard one for me, our last conversation we had together on the flight line as prepared your aircraft for flight, while you joke with me about, why you don't have to do PT. I find myself every year looking on the refrigerator at your Hero Ribbion.

10 years..such a long time. Every day i miss your smile...your quirky humor. Your children miss you too. I think itll get easier but it only gets harder. You were the best friend i ever had. The one person who truly ever knew me. The fun we had together..never will someone know me like you.

Just checking in....
Been thinking about you a bunch lately.
Nothing in particular....just miss you.
We all flew out to Washington and drove down to Portland, Oregon for Amanda's wedding this past August. I know - can you believe it. She looked so wonderful and grown-up.
I took Logan to the Iwo Memorial again for Veterans' Day to pay our respects....and boy does he have a ton of insightful questions.
We met two WW2 Marines that day - that was cool.
Miss you man.....

Dooo..de! So I'm gonna be a daddy all over again (and you'd be an uncle). Baby girl due in May. Crazy how time flies. Can't believe it's been 6 1/2 years. Miss ya' man.

Love you man!
Yeah - I miss those words.
Yesterday was National Siblings Day - of course Heather had to remind me. And it just got me to thinking....what if... the photo of your family was just amazing!! They've all grown SO much!

Even 5 years later I still miss you so much. Your oldest is leaving for college in 6 weeks...letting go is so hard. Youd think Id be getting good at it. the girls hurt so much....we all do

To the family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Scott A.M. Oswell:
Always remembering Scott. "Some gave all."

Hey bro - it's been awhile since I've been on here. Well - I've been kinda busy. If you recall, in my last post I told you I got married and was looking forward to having kids. Well - Logan Alexander Seibel Oswell was born on 7 Sept. Crazy to think that I'm finally a dad huh? Funny thing is that Kate and I don't think he looks like either one of us, but I think he looks a lot like you when you were younger. Pretty cool if you ask me. Miss ya' man.

To the family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Scott A.M. Oswell:
Please accept my remembrance of Scott on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Cheri,
Sorry to hear about Scott, I should have kept in better touch with you guys. Let me know how you are doing, and hope to talk with you.

Dear Cheri~ you've been on my mind, just decided to look up to find this. I'm so sorry for your loss. I was shocked to read this. My prayers are with you & your children. May God give you strength. I wish I could reach over & give you a big hug. Its been too long. Please get a hold of me, I'd love to reconnect & catch up.
Miss you!!
? Stella Hasratian Canestro
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its so hard without you babe. I miss you everyday when I wake up. Wishing I could hear your silly dumb jokes and how they made you laugh. Missing the way you understood me even when I didnt speak. I miss your touch your hugs your smell your humor. You were my best friend and soul mate and how am I suppose to continue everyday without you? There is no one who understands the great loss you left in my life....you were my best friend...the father of my children you were the reason I woke up and laughed everyday and life wasnt too hard with you. I miss you

Well - I did it!!
Married to Kate on Sept 17th. Went to Greece for honeymoon - and next up is having kids. Yikes!
We're heading to Colorado next week to check it out for a possible move out there.
Going out during - Marine Corps Birthday and Veterans Day.
Great timing huh?
Yeah, of course I'm gonna stop at Logan. Hope you can be there for a bit as well.

Semper Fi
~ Oz

Hey bro.
Crazy to think it's been 3 years.
I still don't think it's fully set in.
Dad & Mom still go to Ft. Logan several times a year, and I'm hoping to get back out there next year once my life settles down.
I visited the Iwo Jima again on the 4th. Guess that's my comfort spot.
Other news: Amanda went to prom this year - that's really crazy!!
Miss you man.

To the family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Scott A.M. Oswell:
Remembering Scott on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

you have my deepest respect.
i will pray for your family

To Mark and the Oswell family and friends, although I never knew your brother, son and friend I feel your pain and emptiness and wish to send my deepest sympathies for the loss of Scott, a true American Hero, whose dedication and selfless service to our country will always be remembered. May your treasured memories bring you an inner peace.God Bless you all

Hey man.
Me again.
Just wanted to say Hi, and let you know I got engaged to a great girl, Kate - day after Thanksgiving.
I think you'd really like her.
Been thinking about you a lot lately.
Heather is well - she's up to 4 kids now! Lucien being the latest adopted one. I talk with Cheri and the kids once in awhile. I think Dad is still having a hard time coming to terms with everything.

Well - take care man.

Semper Fi,
Your Brother - Oz

Thinking of you all today, knowing that Scott is looking down on you and smiling. All the best to the entire Oswell Family. As always, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Hey man.
Guess I'm the only one coming back on here from time to time.
Guess I just miss talking to you.
Finally, watched the video tape of the burial service. I didn't even know someone was taping it - some Marine I was. ha, ha. Attention to detail and situational awareness and all that. Damn I miss having a brother; and this emptiness and pain just doesn't go away. I went back to the Iwo Jima War Memorial this July 4th. Couldn't cry until later....just felt too numb to cry I guess.

I love ya' man.
- Oz

Hey bro.
Well, we got out to Olympia earlier this month to visit with Cheri and the kids.
Ian is SO big now and is hyper as ever! Amanda is maturing into quite a young lady. She definitely has your freckles. Caitlyn is a lot like you - quiet and smart. They're all great kids. Cheri and Darrick are doing there best to raise the swarm of 6 kids though I know she misses you a ton!
I miss you too man...
Just wish we could hang out and talk, like when we were kids sitting on the couch late at night watching bad TV.

Cheri,
I have thought of you and your family often throughout the years...since Pendleton. You and Scott were so gracious to my family in the little bit of time we spent together. I have followed this guest book since shortly after it was created, never really knowing just what to say. My heart breaks for you and your girls. Just know that you are in my thoughts and prayers daily.

I was stationed with CWO Oswell when he was a Marine Sergeant at Camp Pendleton with the 1st FSSG. Another former Marine I had recently got back in touch with had just told me of this. I can't find the right words to say other than to all of his friends and family, and the Marines and Soldiers that had the privilege of working with him, my deepest sympathies.

Thank you for everything you did chief. Il never forget what you did for me and our brothers while you were up in the sky protecting us. I think about you everyday and am glad that I had a true hero like you protecting me while we were on the ground. Without you and your pilots we could not have survived. I give condolence to your family and I hope they know that you were our lifeline over there and without you we truly would have been lost. Thank you brother.

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Sincerely,
Kenna

Christmas isnt the same without you. I cant even listen to the star bangled banner anymore without getting angry and crying. Caitlyn broke her finer in gymnastics. Shes had a hard season without you. We really miss you more than anything

I just miss ya' man......
I just really miss ya.....

Scott....what can I say? Today we would have been married 15 years. We have 2 beauitful girls growing into young ladies who miss their dad so very much. They are all great kids. We did such a good job. I really miss you. You said you would always be there till we were old and I am not old yet. How am I suppose to live without you for so long? I know your waiting for me in heaven but the wait here will be forever. I miss your smile...I miss your laugh. I miss your corny jokes that even if no one ever laughed at them you would. you would laugh so hard sometimes you would cry. I miss your hugs...I miss talking to you and running with you. My heart will never be whole without you again. You took the biggest part of it with you. Happy Anniversary babe.I love you

Dear Mark- I did not realize that today was Scott's Bday and I just emailed Cheri telling her I was thinking of her today. I pray that you can find peace in your brothers passing. I want you to know that none of us will let his memory be forgotten. I was just looking for photos of Scott to add to my husbands Memory book for his return from Iraq. As much as I am happy for my husbands return there is still such a sadness and unfairness that we lost such a wonderful soldier and that the unit is not coming home as it left. The guys have tried to honor Scott in anyway they can I know my husband proudly displayed a holster that was made in memory of Scott when they flew a mission in his honor. It still brings tears to my eyes that this tragedy happened but I hope you can find peace that Scott lives on in many hearts. Even for those of us that barily knew him. I think of your family often. Take care

Missing you on your 35th Birthday bro'. Sometimes I just can't shake this emptiness that leave a huge pit in my stomach. Hope your are safe and at peace.

I missed you this weekend man.

Took Mom & Dad to the Evening Parade at 8th & I on Thurs and then to the Marine Corps Memorial on Friday. Closest we could get to you.

Guard those 'pearly gates' like a Marine until I get there.

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.


The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”


I did not know Scott, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008


The Other Side –
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Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
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Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
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You are remembered and respected. Thank you Chief Warrant Officer 3 Oswell!

Cheri,
I am sorry for your loss.We lost contact after Hawaii, but I thought of you all often.Still praying for you and the kids .
Melissa

To Cheri and the family of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Scott A. M. Oswell. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. There are no words to ease your pain, but we can draw strength from each other in the difficult days ahead. Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers through this holiday time and in the coming year. I believe our soldiers are in heaven, watching over us, guiding us, and keeping us safe. My son, SGT Jacob S. Schmuecker, KIA 7-21-07, Balad, Iraq, is also one of those soldiers. I believe you have been in touch with my daughter, Nicole Tibbitts. You have been a great comfort to her. I will be praying for you all throughout this Christmas holiday season.
With deepest sympathy,

Cheri,
While I didn't know your husband, as a fellow Marine, I know what kind of man, husband and father he was. God favors his Marines, and I know Scott will be standing guard; waiting and watching over you and yours.

God bless,

Cheri,

You and your wonderful family have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country- thank you. I am so proud to have called you friend for twenty years. You are a real hero, as was Scott. You and the kids are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Stacy

Cheri,

How broken my heart is for you. I have been praying for your family all these years and you've been heavy on my heart the last few months. Now I know why. You are a precious friend and I'm so sorry that you and the kids have had to go through this. Praise God for his loving and gentle arms that I know are wrapped securely around you now. Scott was a wonderful man. I know he will be greatly missed by all. Love you Cheri, Amanda and Kaitlin and little Ian!!

Kinsey

scott was my life. He was everything that brought joy to my heart. He will be missed beyond belief. Thank you all for your kind words.

Thank you for the sacrifice made by CWO3 Oswell and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

Scott was my very first student as an IP at Rucker going through the 58D AQC. Our first flight together was November 26, 2002 and our last February 18, 2003, as he moved on to do bigger and greater things. He was a good student, easy to instruct and fly with.
I'm proud to have had him as my very first student. Again, God bless.

First of all, I want to say how sorry I am for your loss. Second, as a former Warrior Pilot, I hate to see a fellow Warrior go down especially like this. My heart goes out to his family and friends for I know how they feel. Does anyone know who his OH58D IP was at Rucker? I'm pretty sure it was me. I taught 58Ds from Nov. 02-Sep. 04. Please let me know if you can. GOD Bless!!

I know how extremely proud Scott's parents were of their son. To Barry and Nancy, please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. He is remembered by a greatful nation.

So sorry for your loss. May God Bless Your Family and thank you for letting us honor a True American Hero.

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

My Hero

My dad is my hero
hes brave strong and true
I always look up to him
And I am sure you do too

My dad is my life saver
The one that I trust
Its hard to continue
But I know that I must

He fought for our country
so we can be free
a wonderful person
so special to me

By Caitlyn Oswell age 10

To the family: I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I lost my brother, Sgt. Jacob Schmuecker, almost 2 weeks ago and my heart breaks all over again whenever I see more loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. They will never be forgotton.

If this person can stand in battle to ensure my freedom, then I will stand in grief with his/her family to honor him/her. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guest book for the rest of my life, but I promised LE RON A. WILSON (a dear friend KIA 7/6/07, 18yrs old) that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

Mark and family,

I'm sorry for your loss. By all accounts, Scott was a wonderful person and will be missed by many.

I have had the great privilege of meeting Scott and knowing all of you. Scott was a great dad, husband, son, brother and friend. He died a true hero and gave faith to his fellow soldiers and their families through his actions. Please take strength in what he brought to all of your lives, but realize that he could not have been the man that he was without what he gained from each of you. He would want you to take pride in this, and to celebrate the legacy that remains. Thank you for allowing me the great gift of sharing this time with you.

Sorry to hear about your loss and our prayers are with you and your family.

Cheri it was an honor to know Scott and work with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Gysgt Merilice 1st FSSG G-1

I joined the Marine Corps in 1997 and had the pleasure of my first duty station being 1st FSSG in Camp Pendleton, CA. Scott was my Sergeant, and the first thing he did when I checked in was invite my over to his house for Thanksgiving. I will always remember his kindness and have learned to do the same for my Marines. I find it odd that even after 10 years in the service I have often thought about that thanksgiving with Scott, Cheri and their 2 daughters at the time.

Cheri, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Also Cheri, if you read this I'm the one who always wanted the apple pie.

I work with Scott's brother Mark at NOAA/OLE. On behalf of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, we express our condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Scott Oswell. You have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Mark, may the memories of your brother comfort you and your family at this time.

I didn’t know Scott…but I knew his only brother. (I worked down the hall from him for quite a while.) I don’t know Scott’s parents, but I know their chests and hearts must swell with the pride they have for their (your) two sons. YOU are also to be commended and honored at what your sons have become. There is no taking that away! All of us are the poorer for Scott’s passing – both as individuals and as a nation – but may the love of family and friends comfort and strengthen you (as well as Mark) in the days ahead.

I too worked with Scott's brother Mark. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers, for the loss of Scott. We are thankful to live in a country that stands for the ideals that Scott and so many others have died for. From myself and my family, I thank and honor you and Scott for your sacrafices. You are in our prayers...

I'll pray for your family.

I am truley sorry for you loss, and thank you all for your extended service to our country.

I was a Marine also, and Scott was a true hero to everyone.

I know with never meeting he will be deeply missed by everyone who his life touched.

Mark and family,

OLE is also part of your "family" and your loss is also our loss. Having lost my younger brother in November 2005, I can greatly empathize with the loss of your brother - please accept my most sincere condolences.

I did not know Scott. But I work with his brother Mark. He has shared Scott's story with us, and I am honored to hear of him. Your family is deep in my thoughts and prayers at this news. I pray his memory and legacy will live on forever.

Please accept the condolences of Mark Oswell's colleagues at NOAA's Northeast Enforcement Division. We admire Scott's courage, acknowledge his sacrifice and support those whom he left behind. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Andy Cohen
Special Agent in Charge
NOAA Fisheries Service
Northeast Enforcement Division

Cheri,
We received the news that your husband paid the ultimate price for our freedom. My heart was broken and full of sorrow for your loss. I am praying for you and your children daily. We have a wonderful Heavenly Father who has given us the Holy Spirit to comfort us in this time of deep sorrow. Our tears are precious to God because He bottles them up (Psalms 56:8). God has His arms wrapped around you and is upholding you and your family. I pray you continue to feel His presence ever so much more in the coming weeks and months.
Our Love,
Lynette & Dave Eckdahl

Cheri,

I have thought of you much over the last many years since we last saw each other in CO in 1990. I have prayed for you and yours and will continue to do so. I am so sorry for your loss. Your husband was brave, and so are you (even if you still don't believe me. :) )

"The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine upon you and give you peace."

Love,

Kristy (dorm sister from Quito)

Dear Oswell Family, My daughter attended the memorial service at Ft. Lewis today. She was very moved by your loss and the sacrifice paid by Scott. My wife and I are both Army veterans and truly are saddened by the loss of your Husband and Father. We pray that God will bless each of you in your time of sorrow. Caitlyn, your poem in the program was beautiful and moved me to tears. God bless each of you.

I went to high school with Scott. He was a wonderful guy with a great sense of humor. My heart goes out to his family. He will be missed!

I can not even believe the guy in the picture is Scott. I remember this skinny guy in high school. I was a friend of Scotts and on the wrestling team. One thing I loved about Scott is he never gave up! He was a fighter.........my deepest thoughts to the family as he performed his duty and paid a grand price for ours and others freedom!

Dearest Oswell Family,
Although I hadn't seen Scott since I was a little girl, words can't explain the impact he had on my life. Growing up in Colorado Springs, our families were members of the same congregation. One of the most distinct memories I have of Scott is when he showed up to church on Christmas Eve in his Dress Blues. I always looked up to him as a role model and I thought that someday I would like to be just like Scott. Years down the road, I did end up joining the Marine Corps followed by both of my younger brothers. As fate had it, our paths never crossed again. I wish I had the chance to say "Thank You" and let Scott know that he made a difference in my life. Scott was a great person. My prayers are with you all.

Cheri~I'm sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our prayers during this difficult time. Love from Minnesota!

Scott has made the ultimate sacrifice and, on behalf of a grateful nation, I say thank you. Mere words cannot express the sorrow that his passing has caused. He will live on the hearts of those who love him and will be seen in the faces of his children as they grow. I have not seen Scott since his gangly teenage days but I'm sure that Barry and Nancy gave him the tools to become a fine man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all...
Leeann, Kirsten and Bryan Long

I am sorry for your loss. it was an honor to know scott and to grow up around him; we should always remember that he died doing what he enjoyed, while serving his country; let's be proud of him and honor his memory.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS. KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN....HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR HIS CHILDREN. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.

A PROUD MARINE MOM

I first met Scott about 17 years ago when visiting the Oswells and his brother, Mark (my best buddy from CSU) in Colorado Springs. Since then, I saw him grow up over the years -- from high school, to joining the Marines (where I got to spend some time with him and Mark in San Diego) to spending time with him, his wife and kids at Mark’s wedding in North Carolina. And along the way, I enjoyed hearing his big brother gush about how proud he was of him.

My heart is broken of his passing. He will be greatly missed. We are very proud of him and grateful for his loyalty, commitment, and sacrifice for his country and our freedom.
Our heart, spirit and prayers go out to the Oswells, Scott’s wife and kids during this very difficult time. Rest in peace, Scott, and may god bless your family.

May God be with your family as now he is with you,
all of our Love, Travis family

While I did not know Scott well or long, he was one of the 1-25 AVN soldiers I supported. Our family was blessed to have the opportunity to meet him and his family when our family traveled to Hawaii in 2005 to meet some of the soldiers who had become our friends. Scott was a good and heroic man and he will be missed by many. Prayers and hugs to his family,

I returned from my honeymoon to hear the news and send my love and prayers to the family. I can still picture Scott as a sweet little boy in his striped blue/yellow rugby shirt following his big brother Mark around and taking care of his sister Heather. I think of him in heaven with his grandparents and those who love him surrounding him--and as a winged angel watching over his beautiful wife and children. God bless him.

The Oswell's have been my second family since I was about 11 years old. All of them. Barry, Nancy, Mark, Scott, and Heather, my best friend. My heart is broken. Scott was such an amazing person. Barry and Nancy were always SO proud of all their children, and rightly so. What an amazing family! Scott will be greatly missed. I grieve for him and his family. Cheri, my heart goes out to you and the children. He loved you all very much. He made the ultimate sacrifice. I am so blessed to have been a part of his life! Even if I was just his little sister's crazy best friend! Scott, you will never be forgotten and you will always be my hero.

Barry and Nancy I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. My heart and spirit reaches out to you during this very difficult time. May the Lord comfort you and the Word of God provide you strength. My prayers are with you.

I (Dee) served on the District 20 School Board with Barry years ago and want to send my sympathy and prayers to the family. I know you are all very proud of Scott and I want to express my appreciation for his military service. May the Lord bless you and comfort your hearts.
Dee Buffington

God bless and keep you. We are saddened by your loss but are so very proud of your loved one, Scott.

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry for your loss.

Thank you Scott for serving with great nobility and carrying out the mission to preserve freedom everywhere. There are no words to express my sorrow Cheri, for you, the girls, Ian, and the rest of his family. May you find comfort in your happy memories. Scott died a hero. He gave the ultimate gift. I know he is watching over you. Matt and I look forward to telling Little Ian about his first foster dad one day.

Scott's father, Barry, is a friend and colleague of our daugther, Lisa Seeley so we don't know Scot personally. Even so, we are very proud of him and grateful for his loyalty, committment, and sacrifice for his country and our freedom. Rest in peace, Scott, and may god bless your family.

Last night I went to sleep with tears in my eyes knowing another soldier had died to protect the freedoms I enjoy as an American.

Scott's death reminnds me of the sacrifices our servicemen and their families make every day. My heart is breaking with the loss I know his family is feeling - but also full of emotion for the pride I know they feel for his service and dedication.

I know Scott was deeply loved and will be deeply missed.

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Oswell family.

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"Unable are the Loved to die
For Love is Immortality. "
- - - - Emily Dickinson

For the last 29 years, Scott has been in my life. From MY first breath, to his last. He was my brother and my friend. He was the best! My life will never be the same without him, but it is blessed because of him. I'm so very proud of the man he became, a husband and father, a soldier, a chopper pilot, a dutiful son, and wonderful brother! You will forever be my hero. Rest in His peace. "I love you, man!"

Thank You Chief Warrant Officer 3 Scott A.M. Oswell. You gave your all for my freedom. God Bles your family.

We are praying and thinking of his sweet wife and his great kids. Even though we were just getting to know Scott we are proud to have known him and we are proud of what all he has done for our country. Thank You Scott!

Scott and I were friends at Air Academy High School. Although we lost touch over the years, I enjoyed reading his postings on the alumni webpage. His love for his wife Cheri and their children was so evident in what he wrote, as well as his pride in serving his country and his joy in flying helicoptors. I am saddened by Scott’s death, and I am praying for Cheri and their children and Scott’s parents and family.

To Family and Friends ofCW3 Scott A.M. Oswell, we feel the pain that you feel it may not be the same as we do but we all feel it in differnts ways at different times. as the wife of a retired Army Crew Chief, a Gold Star Mom to a Fort Lewis Soldier I understand your loss. Our sons are together now standing Guard at the Gates of Heaven and will be buried together at Fort Logan.

"Soldier"
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers

Soldiers write history…they pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still

We hope and pray that all will find peace
In God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“An Army of One” our motto forever

Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers…and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived free died Heroes in lands far away

Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor, our names forever
Lived life with purpose…just our time to go

We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Missions accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Many years from now…we’ll tell the full story
Until that Day we will live in the Light

Our lives we laid down in a land far away
Still watching o’er you this night and by day
No need to talk…just know we are with you
There in your hearts and we hear what you pray

Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still We guard o’er you
Still Duty bound

Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Lived life with purpose…it was our time to go.

I was a classmate of Scott's at Air Academy High School. We sat next to each other in Mr. Roiko's U.S. History class. What I remember about Scott is his wit, humor, and kindness. I looked forward to that class every day in anticipation of Scott's wry observations. Please know my heart goes out to you in this time of sorrow. Scott's life was a tremendous gift; he will never be forgotten.

Scott was in my husband's unit, and he also served with him in 2004 as well. Please know we all feel this loss. My heart is with your family, and you're all in my prayers.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Oswell family in the loss of Scott. I did not know Scott, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Scott you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom

"To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~

To the Oswell family,

On behalf of Barry's many friends at Woodbury Financial, I offer heartfelt condolences on Scott's death. While we did not have the opportunity to get to know Scott, we know he was a hero and a patriot. We mourn his loss, and we thank him for his courage and his selflessness. You are in our thoughts, and we are deeply sorry.

Cheri & family,
We send our deepest thoughts and prayers to you and your family. We also send you thanks for your ultimate sacrifice to the freedom of this Country. We thank you for yours and Scotts investment in the lives of many foster children. (from the grandparents of Baby Ian)