11/15/2007 by THE GANG AT RR DONNELLY!!!!!!!!!! :)
REST IN PEACE SCOTT. WE WILL ALL MISS YOU .
OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO MELISSA, AND ALL THE FAMILY.
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11/15/2007 by Marlene Egler
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God watch over you and keep you
safe. We didn\'t know Scott, but we wanted to let you
know how sad it was to hear about his untimely passing. He was someone to be
very proud of. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
God Bless you.. Ron and Marlene Egler Sublette Il
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11/13/2007 by DeShane Merriman Roppo
I am deeply saddened by the news of Scott\'s passing. To Melissa, and children,
and Scott\'s entire family, friends, and fellow brothers, our thoughts and
prayers are with you all in hopes that God will grant you peace within to help
fill the emptiness in your hearts. May each cherished memory of Scott help to
do just so.
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11/13/2007 by MS FFX FMO
My prayers go out to the family, and all of our fallen brothers.
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11/09/2007 by Rani (Davis)
Williams, Mendota
To Melissa, Abby, Brett, Morgan, Mumm Family, Scott
Family, and MFD:
For most of my grade school years I went to school with Melissa and rode the
bus with Scott. Scott was always one of the \"nice guys\". We all
knew when they started dating that these two would end up married with a
family. Melissa and I see each other passing on our way taking the kids to and
from school, chapperoning them on field trips or just
out running erronds. Unfortunately we don\'t usually
have time to talk much. But, it\'s always nice to see them even if it is a
quick \"Hi, How\'s it going?\"
I can\'t even begin to imagine the pain you feel. Please know that every one of
you are in our thoughts and prayers. If there is ANYTHING that we can do to
help remember we are just around the corner. Quentin and Quinci
send their best wishes to little Abby who rode their bus and attended the same
preschool the last 2 years.
To the MFD you guys are a great bunch of men and women who are often taken for
granted. Thank you for all you do and may God bless you all in this difficult
time.
God Bless
Rani, Quentin, Kelsie, Brodie, Olivia, Vanessa, Quentin, and Quinci
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11/08/2007 by Stacy Koch - Madison
I am shock of the past week events. I have known Scott since before I can
remember. Our parents would tell us stories of getting into trouble as
toddlers. Scott was a great friend that was part of the Troy Grove gang. I will
never forget the summer pool parties and bonfires. Scott was an amazing friend
and always there when you needed him. My thoughts go out to Melissa and kids. I
admire your strength and courage through everything. You are in my heart and
prayers. Allen, Patti, Greg and Nick my heart and prayers are with you. Troy
Grove and Mendota has lost a wonderful friend. God Bless his family!
Troy Grove Gang Stacy Koch
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11/06/2007 by Al and Amy Ciraolo -
New York
When the FDNY Cross Country Bike Tour came through Mendota in October of 2004,
Scott was there to greet us and was part of the color guard in our honor. He
was there to pay tribute to those lost on 9/11/01. In Scott\'s honor, we would
like to send our prayers and our love to his family and the Mendota Fire
Department. We are so very sorry for your loss! We send this on behalf of the
FDNY Cross Country Bike Tour.
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11/05/2007 by Maria, Zimmerly
They say only the good die young...Scott touched and saved many lives, he is a
true hero. May God\'s promise of eternal life comfort you all...family,
friends, co-workers, and aquanitances. Melissa, I
love ya sweetie...and I\'m just around the corner!
Always, and in all ways,
Maria
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11/05/2007 by Tavis Fivek and family - Peru
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Mumm family
during this time of loss.
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11/05/2007 by pam rogers ayers
dear mellissa,
You and your family are in our prayers and thoughts at this time of sadness,
and loss.
We are all extremely lucky to have had him in our lives, he was an exceptional
man, as well as a firefighter and paramedic. With him on the streets my family
and i felt safer.He will be
missed badly by my family as well.
We are very sorry for your loss if you need anything please don\'t hesitate to
contact us.
Pam, Marty, Angelica, Tiffany, Brandy, and Taylor Ayers
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11/05/2007 by Jason E. Stewart
My greatest memories of Scott were our days playing football at MHS. Scott
could hit like a freight train and was dubbed the \"Heat Seeking Missle\" by a local newspaper. (Boy did we have fun
with that one.)
When I began my career at the Police Department, Scott was already a fireman.
Whenever there was a call for help, Scott did answer that call. Scott showed
the same leadership and teamwork he showed during those years on the gridiron.
Scott was such an amazing person and was well liked by many. I was blessed to
have known him, blessed to have worked with him on many calls, and blessed to
be part of the many who said goodbye.
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11/05/2007 by Jenny & Josh Roulston
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all Scott\'s family and friends. He was a
GREAT friend and alway put a smile on our faces. He\'ll always be in our hearts!!! xoxo
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11/04/2007 by
our thoughts are with Lt. Mumm\'s wife and kids and
the whole Mendota Fire Department. We know your pain.
brian farrell
terry farrell firefighters fund
terryfarrellfund.org
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11/04/2007 by Joel & Mary Jane Mumm
(Omaha, Nebraska)
Our deepest sympathy to Melissa and children, Allen, Patty and families as well
as to the entire Mendota community.
We are so sorry we could not be with you all but, as always, you certainly were
not forgotten. We can only imagine how very difficult this road to healing is
going to be for all of you but trust, with faith, family and friends, healing
will encompass each of you with warm memories and sweet smiles as you think of
Scott.
With all our love!
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11/04/2007 by Jason Kazimier
Geneva Fire Department
To the Mumm family and the Mendota fire department.
Its a big big deal when loosing a brother fire
fighter. I\'m sorry about your lose but know that Scott is watching out for the
Family and his fellow fire fighter. I havn not met
Scott myself but I am a really good friends with one of his cousins.
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11/03/2007 by John Stephenitch
Rest in Peace Our Saviour. God Speed Man
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11/03/2007 by John Stephenitch
I didn\'t Know Scott personally. But I do have the
utmost respect for the man. There are not enough of us who are willing to do
what he did for his community, and accept what might be the ultimate
consequence. Scott, you were a mans man.Melissa and
kids, my deepest condolences. At the same time, you were right there with a
great man...savor that.
I happened to be at the right place at the right time yesterday and was able to
witness the procession of fire fighting vehicles of the many fire fighting
companies of northern illinios in the parade. It was
more than impressive. Dennis and all involved, I just have a hard time telling
you just how impressed I was when I watched what was unfolding in front of me.
Congratulations on what all the fire departments put together.
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11/03/2007 by Matt Mclaughlin
Ottawa Fire Dept. Local 523
To the Mumm family and the men and women of the
Mendota Fire Department:
We are all so deeply sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and
prayers.
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11/03/2007 by terri and jerry peterson, walnut, il
God bless mrs. mumm and
children. may God and mr. mumm
watch over you.
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11/03/2007 by Gary and Nicole West /MFD./FF and FF wife
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Melissa and the kids. Just knowing Scott
through the fire Dept. he was a great person to be around and to work with and
I learned alot from him. If you are in need of
anything Melissa we are just around the corner. God bless you all. You are gone
but will never be forgotten.
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11/03/2007 by Staci (Baker) Gochanour
My thoughts and prayers to the entire Mumm family.Scott was always smiling and polite and he will be
greatly missed but always remembered. A childhood friend from Troy Grove,
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11/03/2007 by a fellow firefighter
ONLY GOD KNOWS WHY
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11/02/2007 by KEVIN NETTLETON - MFD VETEREN
I\'VE KNOWN SCOTT FOR 15 YEARS, WORKING WITH HIM AT DONNELLEYS AND BEING A
FELLOW FIREFIGHTER, AND HE WAS MUCH MORE THAN A COLLEAGUE, HE WAS A GOOD
FRIEND. I\'LL NEVER FORGET ALL THE TROJAN FOOTBALL GAMES WE WENT TO, ESPECIALLY
WHEN HIS BROTHER NICK PLAYED, WE HAD SO MUCH FUN . THERE WERE TIMES WE WERE
LUCKY WE DIDN\'T GET KICKED OUT, WE LOVED TO GIVE THE REFS AN EAR FULL. WE
WOULD LAUGH ABOUT HOW WE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO TALK FOR DAYS.I KNOW WHERE SCOTT
GOT HIS KINDNESS FROM, HIS PARENTS WOULD BE AT THE GAMES AND THEY ALWAYS MADE
ME FEEL LIKE PART OF THE FAMILY, LIKE SCOTT ALWAYS DID.I ALWAYS WISHED MY DAD
WAS AS COOL AS AL WAS AND HIS MOM IS AWSOME LADY ALSO, THANK YOU BOTH. TO HIS
FAMILY, MELISSA I CAN\'T EVEN IMAGINE THE PAIN YOUR GOING THROUGH BUT KNOW
THIS, WHEN WE SAY WE WILL ALWAYS BE THERE FOR YOU WE MEAN IT. AND TO ABBY,
BRETT AND MORGAN, YOU KIDS ARE THE NICEST SWEETEST KIDS I\'VE EVER MET, THAT IS
THANKS TO YOUR WONDERFUL PARENTS. AND I WANT YOU KIDS TO KNOW YOUR DAD NEVER
STOPPED TALKING ABOUT HOW MUCH HE LOVED YOU GUYS, KNOW THAT HE WILL ALWAYS
WATCH OVER YOU AND PROTECT YOU I KNOW THIS IN MY HEART.I\'M A MUCH BETTER
PERSON FOR HAVING THE PLEASURE OF CALLING SCOTT MY FRIEND AND I WILL MISS HIM
DEARLY. IF THERE\'S A BIG LAKE IN HEAVEN, I KNOW SCOTT WILL CATCH THE BIGGEST
FISH EVER. GOD BLESS YOU BIG GUY AND GOD BLESS THE ENTIRE MUMM FAMILY.
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11/02/2007 by Sherie Newsom Savoy,
Texas
Being a new in-law member of the Mumm family, I had
the pleasure of meeting Scott only once. However, from that all to brief couple
of days, I knew him to be a kind, caring and humorous man. It was obvious that
Scott loved his family dearly and held his friends close.
From accounts given of the wake and funeral, I know that Scott has touched
many, many lives and was loved and respected by all who knew him. Scott is and
will be missed by his family, friends and brother fire fighters. I will always
feel that I have missed something precious by knowing Scott only a short time.
Although we have lost a wonderful person here on earth, we know Scott continues
to perform his heavenly duty and watches over all his family from above, and we
will see him again one day. My heartfelt sympathy to Melissa and kids; as well
as, the Scott family, the Mumm family, and his
brother firefighters.
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11/02/2007 by Bill Chick FF/P Paw Paw
FD & Lombard FD Local 3009
Please accept my deepest sympathies at the time of your loss. Noone can ever imagine losing someone so young. I did not
know Scott personally, but he was obviously an important, respected and popular
member of a department for which I have a great deal of respect. There is some
comfort in knowing that when MFD responded, everything that could be done, was
done, as always. (I know this from personal experience, thanks again Eric). If
there is anything I can do for the family or department, let me know. Brother Mumm will be missed by all who knew him and all he served.
May he rest in peace.
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11/02/2007 by Neubauer women of
Troy Grove
My prayers and deepest sympathies to Scott\'s family, the Kennys,
friends & loved ones. I knew Scott from the \'streets of Troy Grove.’ Scott
was the ‘older boy’, who kept the younger boys in line and looked out for my
sisters & I when we got picked on by the boys. (my Mom said we could play
outside after dark if Scott was around). May God grant peace & faith to so
many who will miss you. And –please, Scott, still keep a watch out for us girls
:-) Smiles forever to you - Veronica, Leah, Maria, Rachel & Raeanna Neubauer
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11/02/2007 by Brian and Dee Ann King (Alyssa King- In 2nd
grade with Brett)
Our thoughts and paryers go out to the family. We are
very sorry for your loss. God Bless you.
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11/02/2007 by Nathan Tolley Mendota Fire Department
Scott was a wonderful person. He was alway smiling
and usually had something to say. Everytime I heard
\"Come on Tolley, what are you doing?\" I knew Scott was there. He
would call you a \"Probie\" but in the same
breath take the time to teach you and make sure you understood what you were
supposed to do. I have only been on the department for a little while, but I
know that I am a better Firefighter and EMT because I worked with Scott. One of
the last things Scott and I did together is the Smoke House. I still remember
thinking that he is a wonderful teacher because he took the time to explain to
the kids why they need to do the things we are telling them. No matter how
young or old, Scott will live on in all of us because of the lessons we learned
from him. Hopefully I can become as great of a person as he was. Melissa and
family, if you need anything at all, remember your family at MFD. God bless
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11/02/2007 by Linda Whalen, RN
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SERVICE TO YOUR COMMUNITY AND YOUR SMILING FACE WHEN YOU
BROUGHT PATIENTS INTO THE HOSPITAL. MAY YOU LOOK DOWN US WITH FONDNESS AND
HAPPINESS, AND HOPE YOU ARE SITTING AT GOD\'S SIDE. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO
YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY AND FELLOW MFD BROTHERS AND SISTERS. YOU WILL BE MISSED
FOR ETERNITY.
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11/02/2007 by Gloria Cogdal
MFD & Scott\'s family: My heartfelt sympathy to all of you at this
difficult time. What a beautiful service and wonderful tribute to Scott that he
was so deserving of. When you have a weak moment remember the comforting words
spoken at the service. It\'s FAITH, FAMILY AND FRIENDS that get us all through
these difficult times in our lives.
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11/02/2007 by Deana (Schnuckel) Miron
My thoughts and prayers go out to Scott\'s family and friends. I consider
myself lucky to have known him since kindergarten. He was the nicest guy you
could hope to meet. Always a friendly greeting and genuine smile every time you
ran into him. God rest his soul.
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11/02/2007 by Pat and Tom Olsen
I would like to offer my sincerest condolences to you all. What an inspiration
Scott is and will forever be.
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11/02/2007 by Thomas Sholty,
FF/EMT, Sheffield Twp FD, IN
God Bless Lt. Scott Mumm for his sacrifice and may
his family and fellow firefighters know that God holds them all in the palm of
His protecting hand.
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11/02/2007 by Danielle Fisher EMT-B/AFPD
My heart go out to the Mumm Family and all of my
brothers and sisters at MFD. I did not have the pleasure of meeting Scott in my
short career, however reading this message board gives me a HERO to look up to.
God bless you Scott for your Service and for giving \"newbies\"
like me someone to look up to. You will be missed.
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11/02/2007 by Shawn McDonald, FireFightingLinks.com
My condolences to the Mumm family and the Mendota
Fire Department on the Line of Duty Death of Lieutenant Scott Mumm. May he rest in peace. I have created a permanent
memorial for Scott on my website. It can be viewed here:
www.firefightinglinks.com/smumm.html
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11/02/2007 by Evelyn Eisenberg
Our family wishes to express sympathy to the Mumm
family and the Mendota Fire Dept in your great loss.
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11/02/2007 by Mark and Teresa Lane
Having grown up in Earlville with Scott\'s dad and uncles, this was a tuff one.
Our thoughts and prayers, are extended to the entire Mumm
family, and the Kenny family. His memory will live on forever through his wife
and children.
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11/02/2007 by Ron and Patti Griswold
Our thoughts are with your family at this time.
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11/02/2007 by Vicki Fraase, NFIRS
State Program Coordinator
Colleen & I would like to express our sincere sympathy to the family and
friends of Firefighter/Paramedic Scott Mumm.
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11/02/2007 by Capt. Mike Goldstone, Sister Bay & Liberty
Grove Fire Department
Our deepest sympathy and thoughts go to Lt. Mumm\'s
family and fellow firefighters at this darkest of times.
Rest in peace Brother.
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11/02/2007 by MABAS Division 57 & Dalzell F.D.
Our prays and sympathy go our to the Mumm family and
our Brothers at Mendota FD. This loss is tragic and togheter
we shall grow stronger in the brotherhood. We will always remember Lt. Mumm and the tradition of the brotherhood he served. Watch
over us Brother Mumm. Also our condolences to the Mumm family.
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11/01/2007 by Brian Carrington (Wyanet
Fire Dept)
Thanks for the memories from hazmat tech class and being apart of I-80 hazmat
coalition.
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11/01/2007 by Norman Christin
Hey Guys sorry to hear about the loss of Scott.
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11/01/2007 by BARRY HORNETT FF/PM APOPKA FIRE DEPT
R I P BROTHER
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11/01/2007 by Nick Dinges-Rockford
Fire Department
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Mumm Family
and the Mendota Fire Department in your time of mourning.
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11/01/2007 by J. Rogel and Family
Spring Valley Fire Department
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Scott\'s family, friends and fellow
Brothers. We just know he\'ll always be watching over
all us from one brother to another.
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11/01/2007 by Tracy Knapp Mendota
I want to express my deep sympathy to the Mumm
family.Working with Scott was an enjoyable experence. His positive can do attitude always
gave me a lift. Even after I retired I could count on a hearty \"HI
KNAPPO\" when we saw each other at the fire station. This community owes
the Mumm family a great deal for the service Scott
unselfishly gave to us. Melissa and children, You are in my prayers.
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11/01/2007 by Deborah Inman
I worked with Scott for many years at RRD until I resigned last year. Scott was
always a pleasure to work with. He was very responsible and took great pride in
his work. He had a wounderful sense of humor and
could always make me laugh. I was shocked and saddened to hear of his passing.
He will be greatly missed by the town of Mendota were he served so faithfully
for so many years on the fire department. May God bless and keep him.
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11/01/2007 by Edward Stuepfert, LaMoille Fire and Rescue
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and our friends and neighbors at
the Mendota Fire department.
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11/01/2007 by Captain Glisson,
Captain Lee
Sorry for your loss, we offer our condolence to your family, and Fire Dept.Family.
Columbia Fire Dept. SC
Station 8
Engine 8, Ladder 8
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11/01/2007 by James M. Hildebrand Vol. FF/Paramedic Madison
Twp Clark Co. Ohio
Go in peace brother!
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11/01/2007 by Matthew Goodbred,
Oswego FF/Paramedic
Growing up in Earlville, this really hits home. From the entire Goodbred family and Oswego FD, Scott you will never be
forgotten.
To he Mumm family, and Mendota FD brothers you will
always be in our thoughts and prayers...
God Speed fellow brother.
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11/01/2007 by Amber Lee Back
A hero not forgotten.
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11/01/2007 by
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We had the pleasure of
knowing Scott during his elementary school years. May God bless you and keep
you close to his heart. T.J. and Faye Dolan
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11/01/2007 by Divernon Fire
Department
The Divernon Fire Department sends great remorse to
the Mendota Fire Department as well as the Mumm
family on their great loss of fellow brother firefighter Mumm.
You will be in our prayers. God bless.
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11/01/2007 by Gene Ege, Retired FIre Chief, Sycamore, Il.
To the Mumm Family,
As a former member of the Mendota Fire Department, I never served with Scott,
however I did have the oportunity to met him and get
to know him through Dean. Everyone says how dedicated he was to the fire
service and you can tell by the fire service education he obtained as a POC
while holding down a full time job. My thoughts and Prayers are with the immediate
and fire service family.
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11/01/2007 by Vickie Gehm
Dear Mumm Family,
My thoughts are with all of you at this time. I taught Morgan in fifth grade
and I remember Dad well. He was so proud of Morgan and I know that Morgan was
proud of him being a fireman and of course just being Dad. May the wonderful
memories that you shared warm your heart...Memories are with you forever!
Love,
Mrs. Gehm
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11/01/2007 by Chris Insco Spring
Valley Fire Department
my family and i send our prayers to the family and to
the Mendita Firefighters.
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11/01/2007 by Mendota Hospital ER Staff
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Mendota Fire Dept and the Mumm family. Scott was a wonderful person to work with and
he will be greatly missed!
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11/01/2007 by Standard Fire & Rescue
Our prayers and condolences go out to the Mendota Fire Dept and the Mumm Family. Scott will always be in our prayers. If there
is anything we can do to help in the this time of need lets us know.
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11/01/2007 by Ed Rogers, Utica Fire, MABAS 25 HazMat
God Speed Scott, we know you still got our back, and we\'ll
cover both you and yours.
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11/01/2007 by FFTR. SCOTT DION,RIVES, SAMBURG,&
SOUTHFULTON TN. VOL. FIRE DEPTS.
WITH MY DEEPEST REGARDS TO MELISSA AND THE CHILDREN.
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11/01/2007 by FF/PM Kris Kearns Oswego Fire Dept.
From the entire Oswego Fire Dept family.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Mendota Fire Dept and the whole Mumm family.
We will miss our Brother.
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11/01/2007 by EMS Training / Chicago Fire Department.
Our hearts go out to your department and community.
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11/01/2007 by Lt. Travis Martinez Oswego Fire
The members of our department grieve with you in this time of loss.
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11/01/2007 by Captain Travis Martinez Little Rock-Fox Fire
P.D.
Our departments thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Lt. Mumm. Also to the brothers and sisters of Mendota Fire we
are here to support you.
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11/01/2007 by Brandon Roark, Engine 1, South Bend Fire
Department, South Bend Indiana
Our prayers and thoughts are with Scott\'s family and with the Mendota Fire
Department.
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11/01/2007 by Members of Princeton Local 4308
Our thoughts and prayers go out to our brothers at Mendota Fire, and to Lt. Mumms family. He will be sadly missed
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11/01/2007 by Michael Dosch, Local
3042
11/01/07 by Firefighter Michael Dosch, Murphysboro
Fire Department
I\'m sad to hear about the loss of Scott. My prayers are with you and your
family in this time of need. Having personally worked with members of your fine
department I know you are proud to have served with them, as I know they are
also proud to have served with you. You truly are my hero as well as your
communities hero. You will be missed by all of your firefighter brothers and
sisters. God bless you and your family.
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11/01/2007 by With Love, Your Cousin(s) Mindi
and Bryce LeRette
I AM FREE
Don\'t grieve for me, for now I\'m free
I\'m following the path God laid for me
I took His hand when I heard Him call
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day, to laugh,
to love, to work or play.
Tasks undone must stay that way
I\'ve found that peace at the close of the day.
If parting has left a void, then fill it
with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah, yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish for you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life\'s been full, I savored much
Good friends, good times,
a loved one\'s touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all to brief,
Don\'t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and share with me,
God wants me now, He set me free.
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11/01/2007 by Pearl City Fire Department
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Scott’s family and the Mendota Fire
Department.
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11/01/2007 by Terry Eutis, Mendota
Fire Dept.
You will be sadly missed brother Mumm. My thoughts
and prayers are with you and your family. You have been a good friend and
co-worker. I will never forget you. We promise to look after your wife and
children and although we can never fill the void that you left, we will do our
best to see to their needs. God Bless You Brother Mumm.
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11/01/2007 by Greg Eader, Sesser
Fire
Rest in peace brother!!! For I will join you one day!!!
Please tell \"Shib\" we said hi and that we
are trying to take care of his family.
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11/01/2007 by DeKalb Fire
Department - Local 1236
Our thoughts and prayers go out the family and the Mendota Fire Department.
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11/01/2007 by Capt. Hill, Peoria Heights Fire Dept
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Scott’s family and the Mendota Fire
Department.
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11/01/2007 by District Oficer Jim
Murphy Fire Fighter Richie Elliot and Tony O\'Brien of Dublin Fire Brigade HQ, Dublin Ireland
It was with regret that we learnred of the loss of
Scott, our prayers are with his Family and the Mendota Fire dept.
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11/01/2007 by Coach Wasmer
Scott was a great High School Football player for the Trojans. As an inside
linebacker in our 4-4 defense, we did a lot of stunting - Scott was one of the
main components of a defense in 1990 that was outstanding. As I recall, the
sports columnist from the LaSalle News Tribune at the time, David Elsesser, referred to him and his play as \"a
heat-seeking missile\". He did a great job. I remember it well, when we
\"hit the (blocking)sled\" every practice - Scott was in the front
row setting a great example, rockin\' it.
More importantly, what a fine young man to know and coach - always a smile,
always very positive. I can speak for all of us on that coaching staff, I
believe, in saying thank you for making our coaching experience a very rewarding
one, Scott. I\'ll miss you, but your memory will be
forever with me.
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11/01/2007 by Sterling Firefighters Local 2301
The members of Local 2301 would like to offer our sincere condolences to FF Mumm\'s family and friends and to the Mendota Fire Department.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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11/01/2007 by Lisa Eisenberg (wife of Mendota firefighter)
There is nothing I can do,
to make him come back
There are no words I can say,
that can replace the words you long to hear
There are no answer\'s I can give,
that will satisfy your questions
There is not another soul I can introduce you to that will ever replace his
and, there is no love I can offer that will ever replace the love you shared
I can not promise your broken heart will ever be complete
I will not say it could have been worse
I will not deny it was a tragedy
I will not lie and tell you he will come back
He never really left
I do promise he hears you when you speak
I will say he loves you no matter the distance
I will not deny he is in a better place
and, I will not lie; he is waiting to greet you someday
He is every step you take
He is in everything you do
He is the air you breathe
He is every beat of your heart
\"He is like the wind. You can not see him...but you will always feel
him\"
Melissa & family we are here for you and always always
will be.
Lisa
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11/01/2007 by Brian Mascal,
Streator, IL
Scott always had a kind and sincere word to say when I had the privilege of
working with him at RR Donnelley. It is a tragic loss and he and his family are
in our thoughts and prayers.
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11/01/2007 by Joe Askins, Compton
Volunteer Fire Department
Scott, you\'ve been a great friend to me over the
years I\'ve known you. I will not forget you.
Melissa and Family, our deepest condolences from Scott\'s extended family both
at RRD and the Fire/EMS Service. Our thoughts are with you through this
difficult time.
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11/01/2007 by Melissa Dunning Verona-Kinsman FPD/Grundy-Lasalle Haz-Mat Team
We will keep Scott and in his families, both at home and his fire family, in
our thoughts and prayers. No words can express the lost that all is
experiencing. Thank you to Scott for all that he has done over the years. THe world is a better place because of him and all the good
that he did.
11/01/2007 by Amboy Fire Protection District and Amboy Fire
Department
We wish to express our deepest condolences to Scott\'s family and the members
of the Mendota Fire Department. Your loss has been a tremendous one.
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11/01/2007 by michael kiernan fmba local 84
sorry for your loss. stay strong together. stay safe brothers.
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11/01/2007 by David Field Bristol-Kendall Fire Protection
Dist.
Sorry for the loss of a brother. Thoughts and prayers are with family and
friends.
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11/01/2007 by Ryan Brandner, FF/P,
Rock Island Fire Department
To the Mumm family and Mendota Fire Dept. Brothers,
my personal condolences in your tragic and untimely loss. No loss is ever easy,
and my hopes and prayers are with you all to keep Scott\'s memory and strength
with each of you every day, he was a great guy!
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11/01/2007 by Robert J. Guerrero - Mendota
Mumm Family, I will always remember Scott as a person
who gave to his Family and Community. Scott will be in my family\'s thoughts
and prays.
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11/01/2007 by Jodi L. Leader - - West Brooklyn
I wasn\'t close to Scott and Melissa as adults, but I
remember them in high school. Scott was a friend to everyone. He was a
wonderful person and will be very missed by all who loved him. Our prayers are
with you and yours.
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11/01/2007 by Laura Hayward MFD EMT-B/RN
Mumm Family, you are in my thoughts and prayers! If
there is anything you ever need we (MFD) are all here for you!
There are things that we don\'t want to happen but have to accept, things we
don\'t want to know but have to learn, and people we can\'t live without but
have to let go. ~Author Unknown
You will be missed Mummer!!
Laura \"Crash\"
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10/31/2007 by Marty Reynolds, Assistant Chief Retired
Nothing we can say or do will fill the void made by this loss. Comfort comes
knowing God placed him in the way of others tragedy so that he could make a
difference in their lives as he did yours.
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10/31/2007 by Gina Bettner-
Daughter of a Mendota Firefighter
Melissa and kids, I want you to know that I am(and most of my youth ministry
are) praying for comfort for you and your family. I am sorry for you loss and
could not begin to imagine what you are going through, but anytime you need
anything let me know, it wasn\'t to long ago that I
used to babysit the kids. God Bless you and give you
comfort in this time of sorrow!
\"Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to
the ground apart from the will of your Father. And even the very hairs of your
head are all numbered. So don\'t be afraid; you are worth more than many
sparrows.\"
-Jesus Christ
-Matthew 10:29-31
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10/31/2007 by Rosedale Fire Department, Pittsburgh, PA
Brothers and the Mumm family, we offer our
condolences in these trying times. Our prayers are with you.
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10/31/2007 by Richard L. Schepacarter,
Esq.
My deepest sympathies to your family and our brother firefighters of Mendota
FD. May you never forget his sacrifice - always remember! RIP Brother.
“When there were periods of crisis, you stood beside him. When there were
periods of happiness, you laughed with him. And when there were periods of
sorrow, you comforted him.” - Robert F. Kennedy
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10/31/2007 by Justin & Rebecca Jackson
Mummer, Melissa, & Family...
Scott, in the few years I\'ve been on the department
you always made me feel like a \"Brother\". You were there to push me
along and wake me up on those 3 a.m. calls we all love, you were there sitting
right behind me on the 2\'1/2 in below freezing weather at the big house fire
in Earlville coaching me on what to do in-between scraping ice from our gear
and goggles...and you were there whenever anyone else in the community needed
your help. You were a great mentor, a good friend, and a family man we can all
look up to. Mummer it\'s not gonna be the same
looking down to my left and not seeing you there...Melissa, Kids, & Family
you all are in our prayers...
Justin Jackson FFII/NREMT-B Mendota Fire Dept.
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10/31/2007 by CClark Sayreville FD
You\'ve given your gifts to your community and they
will never forget you. Now God has called you home to join your brothers.
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10/31/2007 by Dean J. Ege, Asst
Chief Mendota Fire Department
Melissa & Kids--Scott has been re-assigned to \"THE MAIN
STATION\", working for \"THE CHIEF\". I\'m sure that he will
meet the challenge of his new duty\'s with the same effort that he put forth
for the MFD. His memory here will live on forever. Your extended family at the
Mendota Fire Department will be there for you for your children.
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10/31/2007 by Corinne Powers Amboy Fire Dept.
I am so sorry for your terrible loss.
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10/31/2007 by Joe Morstatt (FDNY
X-Country 04\')
On behalf of the FDNY CROSS COUNTRY BIKE TOUR members of 2004, please accept
our sincere condolances on the loss of your/our
brother Scott Mumm. Please extend our deepest
sympathies to his family also.
No doubt, the Department and community will celebrate his life and dedicated
service in the days ahead...in true Mendota spirit and goodwill. Please know
you are all in our thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace.
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10/31/2007 by Chris Mabe
Walkertown Fire-Rescue Walkertown,NC
My thoughts and prayers are with your family and Dept. during this trying time.
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10/31/2007 by
Thoughts and prayers go out to the Mumm family,
Mendota community and Mendota Fire Department members. The world is minus one
Hero.
Richard Davis
FF II, Critical Care Paramedic Specialist
Lieutenant-EMS Division
Polk City Fire Department
Polk City, Iowa
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10/31/2007 by Capt. Dylan Stringer Centralia fire Protection
District, Centralia, IL
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Mumm family
and extended family.
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10/31/2007 by SEAN METTILLE FORMER JR. FIREFIGHTER TROYGROVE
FD
My heart goes out to scott\'s family and the Fire
Department. When I was a Junior FireFighter I
remember spending the days when I didnt have school
at the Mendota Fire Station and I learned a lot from Scott. He taught me how
the Fire Department is one big family and that whatever I do in life to make
sure that he comes from my heart. Scott will be missed a whole lot and
sometimes I dont understand why god lets these things
happen but he did call a great person home.
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10/31/2007 by Anton O\'Neil
even though i know you not. we miss you greatly
rest in peace brother
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10/31/2007 by Tim McCauley
Scott and I grew up on the same block in Troy Grove - he was my first friend. I
have wonderful memories of those early years, and while we didn\'t
see each other as often in more recent years, we still took the opportunity to
catch up when we were both visiting our parents in TG. Scott epitomized the
character and values which make living in smaller communities such a rewarding
experience. Small communities offer us the opportunity to really know a
neighbor and Scott was such an incredible person to know. Mendota and TG are
far better communities because of Scott\'s many contributions. My heartfelt
sympathy goes out to Melissa, their children, Patti, Allen, Greg, Nick and the
extended family and friends.
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10/31/2007 by Tom Metzke, LaSalle
Co. ETSB, Reading Fire
God rest.
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10/31/2007 by Simpson
Scott to me you were a fellow co-worker, a brother firefighter, but above that
you were a friend. I\'m sitting here trying to figure out why things like this
happen, and the only reason I can think of is the Good Lord is trying to cut
down on the number of people who harass me about my IV stats.....It takes
something tragic like this for people to realize how fragile life is and how
quick it can change, and how much of an impact that change has on alot of people. Each of us at the department have our own memories
of you, and those memories will be cherished for a lifetime. God speed my
friend..............
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10/31/2007 by Potter County Fire-Rescue, Amarillo, TX
Our thoughts and prayers for the family, friends and fellow firefighters.
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10/31/2007 by Gary Rauch, Downers Grove FD, Squad 1
To the Mumm family and his extended family at the
Mendota FD. May God rest his conforting hands upon
you and always remember our Brother Scott.
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10/31/2007 by Gene Good, Arthur Fire Dept.
I had the pleasure of meeting Scott several years ago when I stopped by to
check the tanker built by Mid-State Tank. Scott will be missed by family,
co-workers and many friends. Gene Good, VP - Sales, Mid-State Tank
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10/31/2007 by Randy G
God Bless you and your family. Thanks for serving your community, friends and
neighbors as a firefighter. May Scott\'s family find comfort in your peaceful
passing after doing what we love to do.
Your brothers at the Boalsburg Fire Co, Boalsburg ,Pa
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10/31/2007 by Travis Lobbins
I\'ve known Scott for most of my life. He was an
outstanding person who would do anything for anyone at anytime. He became an
even better person when he became a husband and a father. The years we spent
together playing sports in high school were always fond memories for me....but
even more so now. After graduating high school our paths didn\'t
cross as often as they had in the past...regardless, when we did see one
another it was as if no time had passed at all. I spoke with him recently at
the fire station during the Sweet Corn Festival and as always I walked away
telling my wife what a great guy he was; noting that he was one
\"hell\" of a football player and the guy on our varsity baseball
team whose game winning home run put us into the Regional Championship game...where
he later broke his thumb. I can only hope that my children grow up to be as
good of people as Scott. My heart and prayers go out to Melissa, his three
children and his entire family. His family and the entire Mendota community has
suffered an enormous loss.
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10/31/2007 by Janelle Geiger EMT-B LaMoille
Ambulance
I can say that I have had the great privilege and opportunity to work with a
great person, a dedicated family man and a very proud member of the Mendota
Fire Department. Scott was one of those people that would do anything for
anyone and go above and beyond his duty. It is hard enough to lose someone when
you expect it but when it is not expected it is even harder. My thoughts and
prayers go out to Scotts wife and his children and
his \"MFD\" family. He will never be forgotten and will be remembered
as a true \"Hero\". Thanks Scott!
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10/31/2007 by Janelle Geiger EMT-B
I can say that I have had the great privilege and opportunity to work with a
great person, a dedicated family man and a very proud member of the Mendota
Fire Department. Scott was one of those people that would do anything for
anyone and go above and beyond his duty. It is hard enough to lose someone when
you expect it but when it is not expected it is even harder. My thoughts and prayers
go out to Scotts wife and his children and his
\"MFD\" family. He will never be forgotten and will be remembered as
a true \"Hero\". Thanks Scott!
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10/31/2007 by Princeton Fire Department
To the Family Members and Fellow Firefighters of Lt. Mumm...You
are in our thoughts and may God embrace you all an provide you the love and
strength to cope during this time. We all love you and want you to know the
members of the Princeton Fire Department are here to suppport
you.
On behalf of the Princeton Fire Department Chief Administration and Operations
Staff, you are all in our hearts. God Bless.
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10/31/2007 by Paramedic/ Wanda Galloway
No words can take away the pain of loss that is felt when a family member is
lost. His smile, humor and dedication will be his legacy.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family and those at Mendota Fire.
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10/31/2007 by Chief Daryl Rausch, City of Monroe (WI) Fire
Dept.
May I express my personal condolences as well as those of the entire Monroe
Wisconsin Fire Department in your loss. We experienced a similiar
LODD in June and we offer any assistance you need at anytime. WE pray that Scotts family knows the service he provided is so very
important and his loss will be felt thjroughout the
fire service community.
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10/31/2007 by Quinn J. Ambrosius,
Abrams Fire Department, WI
Rest in Peace, are Friend and Brother. Are thoughts are with the family and
friends.
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10/31/2007 by Independence Fire Department, Michigan
May the Lord look over Scott\'s family and the members of the Mendota Fire
Department. The thoughts and prayers of our department are with you.
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10/31/2007 by Sean and Jodie Borchelt
and Family
I worked with Scott for a short time on the EMS side of the Dept. And I can
honestly say that I have never met a better guy. Our condolences go out to
Melissa and the kids...And God Bless You.
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10/31/2007 by Sean and Jodie
I worked with Scott for a short time on the EMS side of the Dept. And I can
honestly say that I have never met a better guy. Our condolences go out to
Melissa and the kids...And God Bless You.
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10/31/2007 by Doug Jackson - Mendota Fire Dept - retired
Thanks for you years of service to our community. My thoughts and prayers are
with Melissa and the kids. You will be missed
Doug Jackson & family
Mendota Fire Dept - retired
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10/31/2007 by Chief Gary Eccles; Peru Fire Department
We are deeply saddened by the news of Scotts passing.
His sense of humor, positive outlook,and enthusiasm
for the fire service are a great loss to all who have served with him. Are
condolences go out to his family, friends, and all his brothers and sisters at
Mendota Fire and E.M.S.
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10/31/2007 by Ben Bentlin, Reading
Fire Dept.
May God be with you and his family in this time of grief.
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10/31/2007 by Dan Hite - Normal Fire / Illinois Fire Service
Institute
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and all my brother and sister
firefighters. I remember him and Please let me know if there is anything that I
can do to help in the time of sorrow.
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10/31/2007 by James Gordon - President - Blackhawk
Firefighters Association
I was saddened to hear the news about the death of Scott. At times like this,
words cannot say the things we would like them to. Scott lived a dream that
many of us share. To have the honor, the passion, the courage, and the love for
the job he performed. He walked proudly as a man, as a hero, and a loving
family man.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Scott’s family, friends, and our brothers at
the Mendota Fire Department at this very difficult time. Our thoughts are there
with all of you.
James Gordon
President - Blackhawk Firefighters Association
EMT-B & Firefighter - Polo Fire Department
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10/31/2007 by Craig E. Weaver
My deepest sympathies to the Lieutenant\'s wife, children, family and extended
family of the fire service! Stay strong as he would have wanted you to. And
don\'t be afraid to reply on those around you, such as family & friends in
your time of need.
Sincerely,
Craig E. Weaver, Career Firefighter
City of Coatesville (PA) Bureau of Fire
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10/31/2007 by f/f darrell graham -alberton fire dept alberton
.prince edward island
rest in peace brother
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10/31/2007 by Firefighter Adam Heid
- K.F.D
The thoughts and prayers of the Kankakee City Fire Department and Kankakee
Firefighters Local 653 are with the family of Brother Mumm
and all the members of the Mendota Fire Department. May he rest in peace.
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10/31/2007 by Katreena 90-96
Sorry sorry to hear about your loss. You and your
family will be in our prayers! God bless!
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10/31/2007 by Eric Dau
FF/Paramedic Specialist Camanche, Iowa Fire
Department
Thank you for your service to the community and for being a brother
firefighter. God bless you and your family.
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10/31/2007 by Lonny Eisenberg - Mendota Fire Dept.
Mummer,
What can I say? You came on the department just a year after me and we hit it
off immediately. I remember before meeting you hearing Dean Ege
say \"this is a good kid coming here!\" How right he was. We hit it
off immediately and you \"were in\" we all would say. Before I knew
it you were walking, talking, eating and sleeping Fire Service and turned out
to be one of the best. I\'ll never ever forget the
good times we had away from the department either. The time a large group of us
went over to the Prime Quarter and we were all through eating when you finally
showed up from the grill because Melissa wanted hers burnt like
\"leather\". So to get her back you told the waitresses it was her
birthday which was why we all were there and they came out bangin
on the tamberee and singing happy birthday and gave melissa a little cupcake with a candle. Or out at \"Eisenstock\" and we couldnt
get the fire going because of the rain so we \"rigged\" a hose up to
the grill gas tank and um......lets just say we got the fire going. The back
yard get togethers, Simpson\'s poker parties, New
Years eve up at the 5th alarm, the hayrack rides. I\'ll
miss you Scott and We all promise to take care of Melissa and the kids. Your
Friend,
Lonny (zo)
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10/31/2007 by
Scott took the phrase \"Reach out and touch someone\" literally. He
may have minister with his hands but the love came from his heart.
He not only cared for his family, he cared for his fellow man thus earning him
the title of a true \"HERO\"
Our deepest sympathy to the Mumm family and Mendota
Fire Department.
Rock River Region EMS System
Anthony N. Cellitti, CCEMTP / NREMT-P / FF III
EMS System Coordinator
Rockford Health System
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10/31/2007 by Jeff Johnson family
We will keep your family in our prayers
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10/31/2007 by Albert W. Schlick
III - Wauconda Fire District
Gods speed my friend and thank you for all your dedicated service to your
community.
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10/31/2007 by
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with the family and Mendota Fire Department during
this difficult time.
Walter J. Bradley, MD, MBA, FACEP
Senior Medical Adminstrator
Illinois Department of Public Health
Division of EMS and Disaster Preparedness
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10/31/2007 by Jeff Cappe
God bless you. Youe are a true american
hero. Your wife and children should be proud to carry on your name and memory.
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10/31/2007 by Jim Crawford- HeroToHero.Com
Dear Scott and Family,
Thank you for your unselfish service to all of humanity. You are a true Hero.
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10/31/2007 by Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal William G. Collins,
CFPS
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Mumm family
and his extended family at the Mendota Fire Dept.
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10/31/2007 by Captain Shane Rodabaugh
- Middletown Fire Protection District; Louisville, KY
You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
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10/31/2007 by Michael Kurent,
Assistant Chief - Garden Homes FPD
My deepest sympathies go out to the Mumm family &
the members of the Mendota FD.
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10/31/2007 by Capt. Allen Haeffner
Cedar Point Fire Dept
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Mumm family
and his extended family at the Mendota Fire Dept.
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10/31/2007 by Mike Bloom
I\'m very soory for your loss. Mike Bloom Round Lake
Fire Department / Local 4235
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10/31/2007 by Keith Melvin- Rock River Region EMS
The loss of a brother is the hardest walk to take. My deepest regrets to all in
this time of sadness.
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10/31/2007 by Larry Taggart Capt La Grange Fire Dept (ret)
My sincerest regrets to the Mumm family and to the
extended family, the Mendota Fire Department and it\'s members.
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10/31/2007 by William Farnum Sr.,
Illinois Fire Service Institute
We are all saddended by your loss.
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10/31/2007 by Doug Sears - KSB Hospital
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Scott was a student in our
paramedic class in 1999 and I enjoyed my interactions with him.
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