| Scott
and I first crossed paths when we were both new to the Hills area,
Year 4 Mr Bawden (mice and silk worm fanatic). Being the two new
kids and Scott being the 9 year old stud that he thought he was,
he had to know every girl, hence our friendship began. Even at
that early age Scott was aware of ways to impress a girl and ultimately
showed his kindness.
One
memory that really sticks out that shows that kindness is Xmas
Day 1986. There was a knock at my front door and Scott was standing
there with a big grin on his face. He had biked it, in the heat,
up the hill to give me a huge jar of Minties. He wished me Merry
Xmas then promptly rode back, not even stopping for a drink (I
think he was scared of my Dad, us being
all of 10!).
Even
though I don't know Toni and Jacob my heart goes out to you both,it's
tragic to lose someone you love so soon. Knowing him, I'm sure
he's watching over you, keeping you safe.
Kylie
Olcayto
I
was privileged enough to have been able to call Scott Harris my
friend for over 15 years. It is clear from speaking to many different
people over the last week and reading emails etc that Scott had
a huge impact on many peoples lives, he made people laugh, he
made people cry but of all the stuff that he did in his life and
don't think he managed to not be respected by anybody he ever
came across. Although there is no doubt that Scott's live has
been cut short I'm sure you will agree that he as achieved more
in 26 short years than some people have achieved in 100. It has
been widely remembered over the last week that Scott lacked a
bit of co-ordination, was a very poor driver etc etc. But what
i will remember most about him is the fact that he was an extremely
good bloke, a terrific husband to Toni and most important of all
a terrific father to Jacob. I guess what I am trying to say is
that even though he is not with us anymore as we get on with our
respective lives we will still be able to gain positive things
from knowing Scott Harris.
R.I.P. my friend.
To all those living abroad at present, stay safe, stay healthy
and I will look forward to seeing you soon,
Phil
Halpin
Memories
in general are what keeps that smile staying on my face…..and
I have a few funny memories of Scott.
One
that comes to mind is primary school days, I remember Scott telling
me once that he would never hit or kick a girl and I guess you
could say I saw it as a challenge to prove him wrong! After frustrating
him with silly girly crap, he had finally had enough, turned around
and kicked me in the leg before lifting up a chair and throwing
it (not at me)…needless to say I had proved my point and
years later we were able to laugh about it…..
Only
having just said ‘goodbye’ to a friend late last year
and now this, I have been only able to come up with this……God
must be running out of angels up there so he needed Scott to be
our angel.
Sarah
Campbell
I
have spent the last couple of days pondering over the times I
spent with Harry and all I can come up with are Happy memories.
I most fondly remember his joy at embellishing a story and making
it not only come to life, but indeed become larger than life.
He certainly made me laugh. And though he may have lacked a little
coordination at times he didn't half make up for it with a large
dollop of passion, and that's what made him so endearing. His
passion, for everything.
My next few drinks will most certainly be raised in his memory.
To a great champion.
Nathan Porter
I
will remember scott for always knowing what he wanted - he always
made his own mind and lived his own life the way he saw fit. there
are some of us who are followers- scott was not one of these people.
scott harris- what a character huh?
love
to all, Juliette Arent
Let's
face it, it was rare for me and Scott to ever get along. From
the time I met him in 1987 when I commenced at Castle Hill Public
School to the time we left Castle Hill High in 1994, it was rare
that we would agree about anything. Be it an attempt by me to
hit him with a cricket bat on the way home from the bus in Year
6, Scott smashing me in the head during a Year 8 English class,
or his claim that there had been a tidal wave a mile high upon
the eruption of Krakatoa, there was always some disagreement between
us.
But as time goes by, you look at these things and have a right
royal laugh. Until Halpo's bucks night last year it had been quite
some time since I had seen Scott. I have to say all our disagreements
were well and truly put behind us and we were able to enjoy a
quiet drink together.
The number of funny (actually hilarious) stories that can be told
about Scott is endless. Just mentioning things such as driving,
co-ordination (or lack thereof), not requiring to attend school
at the age of 18, sending himself from class, telling a teacher
she was ugly (she was), fits of violence...they instantly bring
out funny stories about Scott.
Whilst I may not have been the best of mates with him, it's impossible
not to recognise the positive influence he has had on many people
throughout his life.
My thoughts go out to Toni and Jacob at this time. It's so unfortunate
that Jacob's memories of his father will be purely based on stories
he is told but if more and more can be placed on this web site
, maybe at some stage he will understand the influence his father
had on so many people.
Phil
Baitch |
Scott
wasn't in my year and I can't recall how we met and yet I remember
Scott so clearly and how friendly he was to me and how he would
always stop and chat and have some story to tell usually resulting
in laughter. After all these years, I'm glad to have such great
memories and it shows how far he reached.
It's the hardest thing in the world to keep going at times like
this and with all the rain lately, it's too easy to be downhearted
. Someone said to me once that the rain when it falls refreshes
the earth and renews life somewhere and beyond the clouds, the
sun is still shining.
Tanya Chivers
I
didnt go to school with Scott but being married to Phil I have
known him for some time know. Being a new face back in the early
days of knowing Phil i didnt know anyone other than Phil and Scott
ALWAYS made the time to come and have a conversation with you
and make you feel welcome. I always thought Scott was one of Phil's
more sensible mates even after I turned up at Bens to find the
three of them rolling drunk on the roof of Bens mums house he
seemed to move through this part of his life lets say quicker
than others to becoming a loving husband and awesome father he
is a role model to any new husband or young father he was a respectable
loving man whom his parents, Toni and Jacob should be very proud
of. I know that you will be happy where you are because you will
not have it any other way but you will be truly missed .
Melanie
Halpin
I
have heard about Scott and how terrible it is for his wife and
son. After reading your touching web site I saw a couple of names
who I haven't seen in years I was inspired by you to get in contact
with these people to drop them an email to say hi as it takes
no time at all.
I
didn't know Scott well however do remember him from school remembering
thinking how reserved and funny he was. It's times like these
that you think back about how we lost a good friend Steve. I must
say that there isn't a week that goes by that I don't think of
him. Your year has seen and gone through some hard times and even
though you are not altogether at "the Hill" your year
always comes together in some way and form.
Sarah
Reid
I
have some wonderful memories of Scott also. I loved reading everyone
else's memories! Especially about him being uncoordinated!! They
certainly made for some funny stories. Scott would never give
up though, always gave it 100%, even when it was clear he was
not very talented at a particular task or sport!!
The
memory that sticks out for me is a party at Michelle Holder's.
We must have been 14 or 15 years old. Scott and I stayed out the
front on Michelle's neighbours lawn in sleeping bags - watching
the sky and chatting all night. Scott pointed out a shooting star
to me. It was the first shooting star I had ever seen! (Actually,
we ended up seeing 3 that night.)
So every time I see a shooting star, I think of Scott. Maybe now
you will too :)
My
heart goes out to Toni and Jacob. May their friends and family
help them through the tough times ahead.
Katrina
Caesar (Byrne)
It
sent a shock straight me, that such a good man is no longer with
us.
At
least I knew him and will have fond memories of the 'offshore,
10 foot and going off man'.
He sure was a great laugh and a friend.
He
was an inspiration, to the School Captain that followed in his
path.
I really hope that Jacob and Toni are ok.
Daniel
Humphreys
I
have just smiled every time i've thought about Scott in the past
few days. he drove fast, he had four cars in the first year of
having his licence. he was the first to get married, the first
to have a baby, the first to buy a house. he squeezed so much
into his short life - it's kind of like his soul knew.
hopefully
us londoners will hook up for a drink this week, in honour of
old friends, past and present.
although
we are all over the world, we are together as long as we remember
each other.
Finley
Macleod
I'll
always remember the time that I was told Scotty put his hand out
the window of his moving car on the way to the beach and sincerely
declared "It's offshore!" The next time I went to the
beach with him I asked him if it was true. "Yes, and I gotta
say it is one of the most stupid things I have ever said!"
But even when saying this, there was no embarrassment or resentment
at me bringing it up. He admitted it with a smile and shared the
laugh with me.
That's how I think of him, proud and noble, with a heart that
had alot to give.
While
I obviously wasn't in his year at school, that didn't stop him
being in quite a few of my school (and post school) memories.
By this, I guess what i'm trying to say is that you'll never be
able to measure just how many people he influenced and left a
positive impression on. He'll be missed by many.
Craig
Rasmus |
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all CASTLE HILL HIGH people and friends of Scott Harris
I just wanted to say to everyone how shattered I am at hearing
the bad news about Scott Harris. If you are an overseas Castle
Hillian that I keep contact with and finding out for the first
time here now on this website, Scott unfortunately passed away
at the beginning of the week for unknown reasons at the time of
my writing this and from what you Aussies have told me.
He was a truly great man.
I
feel so sorry for Toni and his child. He was the first person
that I knew of after school to set up his life early getting married,
a house, and a child. He didn't deserve to die.
These
days we have all moved our separate ways after school and don't
see as much of each other compared to everyday at CHH. Even if
you hadn't seen Scott for a while, you must surely have some great
memories of him. He touched everyone at school in one way or another.
He was a popular guy! He didn't get School Captain in year 12
for nothing!
My
fondest memories with Scott would have to be wagging school alot
(some captain!) to go bodyboarding whenever the surf was good,
being in a car crash with him and Facey, having a few beers or
and having a laugh at him trying to throw tennis balls across
the quadrangle and see them go totally off target!! His co-ordination
sometimes lacked...!!
I
feel like I need to express these feelings as I haven't been there
in AUS to express this with everyone everyday. Because I won't
be able to come back to AUS to pay my last respects, I feel that
I need to do something.
So
that's why I've started this WEBPAGE tribute for Harry. If you
have any photos of him, please send them to me. If you also have
any thing that you would also like to write about him, send it
to me to put up the site. Then if anyone wants to reminisce about
him they can go to the page.
http://www.sssenc.com/scottharris.htm
The
craziness of this world the past couple of years definitely proves
that you don't who, how, when or where things might happen to
you or a loved one. Ring someone you haven't talked to for a while
or reply to someone's email who's group list you are on. Your
on that list for a reason, you're considered a friend.
Next
time you have a drink dedicate them to Scottie!
RIP
big man
Brad
Rasmus (webmaster) www.ssspt.com
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