An up-date on Scott’s recovery: on Dec. 5 in Toledo, he had the huge piece of bone placed back in his skull that had been removed on Aug. 16 in order to relieve the massive bleeding going on in his head and to let the brain swell. On Dec. 18, the 41 staples were removed.

A week ago, he was back in Toledo for his follow-up with the surgeon, who proclaimed him a “walking miracle.” Dr. Spetka said, “Not in a million years, Scott, did I ever think we’d even be having this conversation, let alone see you make the recovery you’ve made. I honestly didn’t think you’d live through the night. You are a walking miracle, man! I’m going to release you from my care.”