Army Sgt. Scott was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, New York. Scott was killed when a weapons cache he and six other soldiers were working to destroy exploded in the village of Dehe Hendu outside Kabul. Justin graduated from Bellevue High School, Bellevue, Kentucky in 2000 and joined the Army in October that same year. He played football and baseball in school and fellow students remember him as a tough kid - he had no fear. He was a mischievous buddy with an exuberant, distinctive laugh, a smart aleck, but someone who would do anything for you. Justin was due home from Afghanistan in May and to be discharged in October. He had a job lined up with the Covington Fire Department and was going to marry his fiancée, Kristen, on a Florida beach. In Afghanistan, he was a scout who led six soldiers on an array of dangerous mountain missions. The last time his family talked to him, he said he was cold, tired and ready to come home but that he was devoted to his country. Justin had been exchanging letters with 7th and 8th grade classes, telling them about his time in Afghanistan. Last November his little sister's 8th grade social studies class sent him a bundle of letters in Afghanistan. He wasted no time writing back to them and said, "I hope to hear from you guys again soon. I'm in good hands."
Army Sgt. Scott was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, New York. Scott was killed when a weapons cache he and six other soldiers were working to destroy exploded in the village of Dehe Hendu outside Kabul. Justin graduated from Bellevue High School, Bellevue, Kentucky in 2000 and joined the Army in October that same year. He played football and baseball in school and fellow students remember him as a tough kid - he had no fear. He was a mischievous buddy with an exuberant, distinctive laugh, a smart aleck, but someone who would do anything for you. Justin was due home from Afghanistan in May and to be discharged in October. He had a job lined up with the Covington Fire Department and was going to marry his fiancée, Kristen, on a Florida beach. In Afghanistan, he was a scout who led six soldiers on an array of dangerous mountain missions. The last time his family talked to him, he said he was cold, tired and ready to come home but that he was devoted to his country. Justin had been exchanging letters with 7th and 8th grade classes, telling them about his time in Afghanistan. Last November his little sister's 8th grade social studies class sent him a bundle of letters in Afghanistan. He wasted no time writing back to them and said, "I hope to hear from you guys again soon. I'm in good hands."
Bio by: Brenda N
