Comments on: British masters mourn passing of sprinter Fran Scott

By: saladin Allah

saladin Allah — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 06:35:28 +0000

Francis Scott & Kermitt Bentham I met then became friends with at my first Worlds in Brisbane, Australia….Truly class individuals.
I wish I could have told him how proud I was of him competing this past Indoor season…..Amazing.
Mr. Ben James also comes to mind when thinking of amazing people who had the ability to beat the odds.
“As outdoor season approach, Francis, I’ll have you in mind for strength…..you feel me, man ?!”
Saladin

By: Jordan Donnelly

Jordan Donnelly — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 15:42:02 +0000

Over the past 2 Summers i had countless battles with Fran in the Northen league over the 400m and the relay. Despite being some 30 years younger i only just managed to edge him out.
A great man that gives inspiration to many to aspire and strive to live a great life like Fran did. Too hear he was still training just days before his passing away is testiment to how dedicated he was.
RIP Fran x

By: Aissa Hecini

Aissa Hecini — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 13:10:08 +0000

I learned with sorrow the news about the death of our friend and our brother Fran Scott. I understand the magnitude of the shock which befell upon your family and yours athletics masters family sp?É¬©cial M45 by his death whatever the words that l’may use to help your family in bearing this calamity it is quite clear that will not replace the person.
I wish only and in simple words to convey to your family my deep sorrow and l’hop that impact of our athlete ‘s death will recede quickly although l am certain that his memory will last forever patience joined to the knowledge that every human being will pass away on a predestined day always help in making us forget but we always wish that such day will not come very soon.
I present to all my heartiest condolences
Allow me a personal and on behalf of the Algerian veteran athletes to join my pain to you and express to you all my feelings of sadness and sympathy affectuese

By: Nick Burke

Nick Burke — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:44:34 +0000

I was Team Manager at Altrincham & District Athletic Club where Fran competed for us in 2005 and 2006. None of us knew that there was any hint of illness, and who would have guessed when he was competing the way he did? He was a truly delightful person to know – his positive attitude and fiercely competitive nature made him a great asset to the team. He is very sadly missed, and I consider it a privilage to have known him. RIP Fran – and Best Wishes to Maria, Patrice and Francis.

By: James Chinn

James Chinn — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 06:58:29 +0000

I first ran against Fran at the World’s in Spain. We stayed at the same hotel in Italy and I had the opportunity to get to know him there. He was an outstanding individual and a great competator with a wonderful outlook on life. My thoughts and prayers are with him, his family and friends.

By: James Chinn

James Chinn — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 06:57:50 +0000

By: Jeff Brower

Jeff Brower — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 20:07:54 +0000

My deepest condolescenses to the immediate family of Fran, as well as to the great extended Brit-Masters Track family for this loss. Fran sounds like yet another classy Brit, a hard worker that leads by example. The USA mourns with you.