In Memory of Robert L. Scandole

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Rob,

Your girls are so beautiful, inside and out. You would be so proud, so rest easy. You are missed and loved by many. With the love of your friends and family, Sheila is making the good life you wanted for your children.

We will always Remember!

*** Posted by DFW on 2011-09-11 ***

Hello,
I am a teacher at Eureka High School, a school of about 2,000 students outside of Saint Louis MO. Today, 9/9/11, our student council decided to honor the memory of those that died on 9-11 by handing out stickers with names of 9-11 victims written on them for our staff and students to display throughout the day. The sticker I am wearing has the name Robert Scandole printed on it. When I first received the sticker this morning I made the decision to find out who Robert Scandole was. I googled his name and found this tribute page. As I read the comments I began to break down in tears. The comments from Mr. Scandole’s daughters Emma and Katie had the most profound impact on me. I am also a father of two girls. They are my world, and cannot imagine what my life would be like without them. Conversely, I cannot begin to imagine the sorrow that Emma and Katie have endured over the last decade without their father. However, the heartfelt comments that they contributed to this memorial page have also filled me with a sense of hope. It is clear from their words that even though both girls have experienced something that no individual should have to go through they have grown in to intelligent, articulate, compassionate young women. The maturity and eloquence exhibited by Emma and Katie on this page has confirmed to me not only the resilience of the human spirit, but that the youth of our country will truly lead or nation to greatness and that our best days are still to be experienced.  Emma and Katie, you are both living testaments to the type of person your father was and I hope that my two daughters will grow up to be as strong and full of character as you both seem to be based on the reflections you have written on this page. I can never truly understand what you both have been through since 9-11 but I want you to know that after learning about your father as a person and reading your words I am truly sorry for your loss. I promise that I will continue to honor your father and all of the other victims of 9-11 by keeping their memory alive in my heart and in the hearts of the students that I teach every day. I am so glad that I decided to find out more about Robert Scandole today. Thanks you.

*** Posted by Paul Stanley on 2011-09-09 ***

Loved you once. Love you still. Always have. And always will.

Dad, I'm not sure what I'm feeling but I know what you would have done. I'm trying to make you proud. You would have loved my friends they were great to me today... one in particular. He's really great and he might be reading this. I love you, Dad.

*** Posted by Emma Scandole on 2011-05-02 ***

I am deeply sorry about the loss of your family member. I can't even begin to imagine how hard it must be. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.

*** Posted by Blair on 2011-05-02 ***

Emma and Katie,

Your dad will never be forgotten. His laugh and compassion for others is what drew people to your father. I know he is proud of you both.

*** Posted by Breezy friend on 2011-05-02 ***

Dear dad,

Today was a very bad day for me. I won't trouble you with the details, but I was also happy because I feel as though you are closer to me on bad days. There is so much going on in my world that I wish I could share with you: my sports, school, jokes — just everything.

Well, as an update, I joined the track team this year. I'm not the best runner, but it's fun, and plus grandma told me that you ran track as a kid. I am going to Holy Childs next year, and I know you would have wanted me to go there. It's an all-girls school with great sports, and I know I'll have a good education.

You know they're making a book for all of the people who died on 9/11? My letter was chosen, so my words to you will be there for everyone to see. I love you so much, dad. It pains me to see other people with their fathers because I know that at a time we were like that.

People say I'm like you, either physically or personality-wise. I was once talking to Uncle Tommy about you, and he told me the greatest stories about you pranking people, but I was so scared that I would let the family name down :-) but Uncle Tommy told me that you were in my blood and that the family humor would never die out.

Well, I think of you with each passing moment, and I really just wish I could say all of this to you in person. I love you more than I can possibly describe, and I love saying the word "dad" when I write and talk to you. I love you always.

Love,
Emma Scandole

*** Posted by Emma Scandole on 2011-04-06 ***

Dear Dad,

The last time I wrote on this site was last year. One of my best friends called me and told me that they found this site, and I immediately got onto my computer. The sadness of your death never leaves, but your memory is always here. I think of you every day, and I try to do what will make you proud of me. I am going to an all-girls high school next year, and even though I'm not thrilled about that, mom told me that it is exactly what you would have wanted me to do. She then told me a story that made me want to burst into tears right then and there. A week after I was born, you went to Borders, and you bought a book that was called "1000 Ways to Raise a Successful Daughter." I hope I turn out to be the daughter you would have been proud of. I didn't know you as well as I wish I did, but I know how much I love you, and that is never going to change. Today is Halloween, and in true O'Grady fashion, I still don't have a costume. People tell me that I look like you, but that I act like Mom. This just proves that I have a good chance to turn out fine. I love you with all of my heart, now and forever. I hope I make you proud, and I can't wait until the day we meet again. Please watch over me in every decision I make. Good-bye.

Love you always,
Emma

P.S., Everyone is doing well. Aunt Lorie is here today, and we all miss you. <3

*** Posted by Emma Scandole on 2010-10-31 ***

Dear Dad,

Words cannot describe about how much I loved you and still do. When you're not beside me, I feel like a part of me is missing. Even though you might not always be beside me, I know you will always be in my heart. It hurts me seeing kids playing with their dads and knowing that we could have done that, but I know that you are in a better place now. It is not fair that you had to leave Emma, Mom, and me so soon. You were so many good things to so many people. I hope that you would have been proud of me and how I have turned out so far. You were such a good person, and so many people loved you and still do love you. I was only 3 when you passed away, which leaves my memories of you vague. But there are so many pictures of you and me. They show me that you were a great dad, person, husband, and friend. You meant the world to me. When you went up to heaven, you took a part of my heart with you. I just want you to know that I love you and miss you so much words can't explain it.

Your daughter,
Katie

*** Posted by Katie Scandole on 2009-11-03 ***

Dearest Rob,

I keep you in my prayers always and will never forget.... God Bless you in heaven, and God bless all those left behind....

*** Posted by Ellen Rackett Walker on 2009-09-10 ***

emma I love you but im soooooooooooooooo sorry bout ur dad and tht is all I have to sayyy

*** Posted by kate on 2009-05-21 ***

Rob was unique, a beautiful light in a dark world. The world is now a little darker without him.

*** Posted by the Scandole family on 2009-02-07 ***

hi emma scandole im srry of ur dads death but for now I know he is in a better place and someday when this happens to you youll be rite there with him in heaven

*** Posted by ashley on 2008-12-12 ***

i luv emma scandole she's one of my friends and we reaaly like to sit next to each other in math class im srry of what happend to your dad and I hope u feel better

*** Posted by annie on 2008-12-12 ***

Dear Dad,

Tomorrow is the day of sadness. Tomorrow is 9-11. I'll be thinking of you the whole day, but I think of you all the time, not just on 9-11. I love you soo much, and I miss you. It wasn't fair that you had to leave us so early in my life. It hurts a little inside to see all the little girls in the world having fun with their dads. It just pains me to know that we could have done that. I'm sorry if I didn't make you feel as loved as you could have been. That was my fault, and I'm sorry. Tomorrow your mom will be here as well as Aunt Maryjo, Molly, and Courtney. Mom and Katie miss you as well. I love you soo much, and if you were here, I would tell you all of this in person. Well, I love you!

Love, your daughter,
Emma

*** Posted by Emma Scandole on 2008-09-10 ***

Dear dad,

I miss you so much. I only hope you would be proud be proud of me now. I love you so much, and I want you to know that. I miss you, and you will always be in my heart. Mom and Katie both miss you as well. Mardi gras is tomorrow, and I'll be thinking of you the whole time. Well, I have a lot more to say, but I don't know how. I love and miss you.

Love,
Your daughter, Emma

*** Posted by Emma Scandole on 2008-08-29 ***

Uncle Rob,

I miss you so much. Aunt Sheila and Emma and Katie are doing so good, I know that you would be proud of them. Mardi Gras is coming up soon, and I know that even though everyone will be having a good time, we will all be missing you deep inside. I know I will. I love you, Uncle Rob, and I miss you.

Good-bye,
Sam Scandole

*** Posted by Sam Scandole on 2008-08-26 ***

Your memory lives on in the talent of your children. You would have been proud of them this evening.

*** Posted by Prospect Hill Parent on 2007-03-15 ***

God knows we all miss you, you left a great void in so many hearts, with your passing, and yet you filled so many lives with joy and love. your Mom and Dad where blessed to have had such a great son. You would be so proud of your girls, they have your sparkling eyes. Love you always, Aunt Maryfrances

*** Posted by Maryfrances Walsh on 2006-09-09 ***

Rob was a kind and giving man. A loving man, who devoted time to his family and friends.

*** Posted by thomas grawl on 2006-01-23 ***

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