On the recordAugust 2, 2012
today I rise to pay tribute to CPT Scott Patrick Pace, United States Army. Captain Pace returned with honor to his heavenly home on June 6, 2012. By all accounts, he lived a life of service, hard work, and faith. While learning about Captain Pace's life, I was struck by the description of those closest to him. They repeatedly described the Captain as someone who ``strived to do well.'' As a youth, he faced obstacles which would keep many from pursuing athletics. However, as a testament to his character, Captain Pace pushed himself and overcame this hurdle by becoming an accomplished athlete in basketball and swimming. His coaches described him as someone who ``took responsibility for himself and the team but never blamed his teammates. He's the type of player every coach wants . . . in fact ever coach wants five of him . . . Scott was a coach's dream and a leader. He'll be missed dearly in this community.'' In addition, to his accomplishments in athletics, Captain Pace excelled in academics. He was at the top of his class in High School. He initially attended Brigham Young University, before being called to a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cordoba, Argentina. After his mission, he was accepted to the United States Military Academy at West Point.…
