GRIEVING PARENTS SALUTE LOST SON

Here, Brian and Karen Calder salute their son Scott, above, after his death two weeks ago

It’s not enough to say that the loss of Scott is the most painful thing we have had to endure. Due to the nature of who he was, the young man he became, it hurts beyond what words could describe.

After many years of extensive study he had achieved more than anyone else in his family ever did, obtaining a Masters in Criminal and Forensic psychology and a pathway to a new phase in his life in the USA with his two younger brothers.

Scott was the perfect son, loving, caring, determined, he had a wonderful sense of humour and was just a delight to be with.

He had a unique ability to converse with young and old and always left a very positive impression wherever he went or whoever he talked with.

Scott was the president of his beloved Edinburgh Napier Rugby Club. Unfortunately, after two successive knee injuries, rather than walk away he remained focused on those who could play and did all he could for the club.

For a young man, he had incredible thoughtfulness for others.

There are no words to express the massive hole his passing has made in all our lives. More than 350 people attended his funeral service on Wednesday, a testament to how well regarded he was.

He will never be replaced nor would we try. Scott will forever be in our daily thoughts and we are thankful for the 23 years and six months he shared his life with us.

We feel privileged to have known such an amazing young man.