Family thanks community, continues fight
Eric, Carmen and Henry Delgadillo
San Diego, CA
Fourteen months ago when Scotty was diagnosed with leukemia, our lives were turned upside down. Although the months that followed were very trying and difficult, it never prepared us for the loss of his presence in our lives. As parents, it was our job to love, guide and support our Scotty. We are now and always have been very proud of Scotty. He taught us more than we taught him. They say nothing is yours until you give it away. God gave us a great gift in Scotty, that is because he belonged to Him. We never knew where Scotty's love for Notre Dame came from, but it was no mistake. After his Make-A-Wish weekend and the way all of you came into his life was proof that it was part of God's plan.
When God called Scotty home to continue his journey with the Lord, that made him ours (yours as well). When heartache came to visit, it left a break that will never go away. We know that it is for selfish reasons that we want him here, for Scotty is where we all aspire to be. We know that he will be with us forever in our memories from the way he inspired and touched so many lives. On behalf of Scotty and family we wish to express our gratitude to the entire Notre Dame family — fans, friends, alumni, staff and students — for the tremendous outpouring of love, prayers and support. The past year has been unimaginably difficult. All the e-mails, cards, letters, gifts and even the postings on the ND-supersite, have been much appreciated. They have all meant so much to us and Scotty during the most trying times during treatment and since his passing away.
Notre Dame lost three precious members of its family (Conor Murphy, Brionne Clary and Scotty) to the No. 1 child killing disease in our nation. The Cox Kids Foundation / Scott Delgadillo Fund was created to help fund the research for a cure not only for leukemia but also for other blood related diseases. It is our goal to help bring the awareness of leukemia to a national level.
Eric, Carmen and Henry Delgadillo
San Diego, CA
March 19, 2001
All Viewpoint Stories for Tuesday, March 20, 2001
