The letter provided below was written by Scott Eveland several days ago and is provided on behalf of his family to exemplify what a wonderful son he is:

Dear Paul and Mom,

Hey guys, I took some time out at the beach today and thought about quite a few things. I realized just what a lucky a kid I am. Because of your hard work and ethics, I was able to drive to the beach with my friends, in a state-of-the-art car (my Jeep) with insurance, a license, which you both afforded to me (by paying for my behind-the-wheel training.) And that is only the tip of the iceberg with the things that you give me. Heck, as I am typing this letter I had a choice between two computers in which to type it on!

We have a beautiful house that I get to come home to every day and I have a remote that opens gates and garage doors. That kind of house sounds like a house my grandfather J.J. would have and for you two to have achieved anything close to what my grandfather did is amazing. I fully and whole-heartedly appreciate it. I go out with my friends to dinner and out to do just whatever I want to do and you trust me and give me the means to do what I enjoy.

I love you two very much and felt like typing this letter to you because people need to be reminded how much they do for others all the time. Anytime I have financial trouble, with my Jeep, or ask for money to go to Mr. Taco, you always afford it to me. If I want Gatorade, you get Gatorade. If I want Dr. Pepper, you get it. That is unlike almost all other families. But, you do it for us.

I got a 5 on my AP test. This is an amazing feat for I was about 8 in 100. So why did this happen? It is because of you two. Always “pounding” me with what is right and the best way to take care of things. I motivated and inspired my entire football team this week because I was articulate, well mannered and truthful. THIS IS ALL DUE TO YOU TWO!

You did a very good job in raising me and I hope to achieve what you two have in your life so far. I also hope to do and achieve even more than what you two have. I love you two and wanted to take time out to let you know how much I appreciate what you have done for me.

Scotty