Lucas Christopher Scott of Peebles, Ohio was born in Cincinati on November 30, 1990 and graduated from Peebles High School in 2009.
Luke played soccer, track, and cross country. And he attended Ohio Valley Career & Technical Center during his Junior and Senior years.
He graduated from Boot Camp, Parris Island, in September 2009. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. He was promoted to Lance Corporal on March 1, 2010, to Corporal in December 2010, and deployed to Afghanistan in the summer of 2010. Despite previous wounds, he refused to stay behind for more than his birthday.
"I can't imagine there ever being a better man, friend, or Marine." Jimmie Whitley, friend.
He was "a fine marine and an even better friend." Marine Tyler Caudill
His Awards and Decorations include: the Purple Heart(2), Afghanistan Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrrorism Service Medal, and NATO Medal.
"After the last sprint of over one hundred meters, Marines are beginning to feel the weight of their gear. Scott is loaded up to 90 pounds as he is carrying the radio in a backpack in addition to his weapon, ammo and water." Embedded Cali Bagby, KPIC CBS 4, October 1, 2010, reporting on a firefight in which Marines took no casaulties, while treating 2 Afghan kids and 1 wounded Talib.
Luke is survived by mother Angie Scott, father Kevin Scott, sisters Molly and Megan, and brother Elijah. He was remembered December 11, 2010 at Peebles HS and was laid to rest at Locust Grove Cemetary.
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