Stuart Scott

This week, we as a nation said goodbye to one of the most influential people of this era due to cancer. Stuart Scott died from cancer at the age of 49 and looking back, his life was filled with inspiration and he taught people to never give up. He fought cancer for over 7 years and when he died, he wanted everyone to know that he didn't lose to cancer, he simply beat it by living his life the way he wanted to live it. Stuart Scott was an analyst for ESPN, but he did more for people than his job required. He would spend his time talking to people, cheer them up, and let them know about his journey and how he managed to cope with cancer.
      As a analyst and reporter on sportscenter, Stuart Scott made many remarkable feats including interviewing the San Antonio Spurs when they won the NBA Finals last season. Of course that is not all of his accomplishments. He has made an impact on the entire community with his motivational speeches and words of encouragement to those in need of support and those struggling with cancer.
This is one quote from one of the many people who shared his love and his moments with him:

"I will miss Stuart Scott. Twenty years ago, Stu helped usher in a new way to talk about our favorite teams and the day's best plays. For much of those twenty years, public service and campaigns have kept me from my family -- but wherever I went, I could flip on the TV and Stu and his colleagues on SportsCenter were there. Over the years, he entertained us, and in the end, he inspired us -- with courage and love. Michelle and I offer our thoughts and prayers to his family, friends, and colleagues," President Barack Obama.

He was given the perseverance award at the ESPY's last year, and his speech brought many people to tears. He spread his words of motivation through his ESPY's speech and used Jimmy V's iconic theme of "Don't Give Up and Don't Give Up." Moments of silence was held in many NFL, NBA and college basketball games including his alma mater North Carolina.