Master Sgt. Scott Ball of Carlisle, Pennsylvania was a graduate of West Perry Senior High School and received an associate's degree from Harrisburg Area Community College. Scott was an eight year veteran of the Pennsylvania State Police and last assigned to Troop H in Carlisle. He had been with the Pennsylvania National Guard since 1992. He graduated from the State Police Academy as a member of the 106th Cadet Class on March 25, 2000. He was assigned to the Patrol Unit at Troop K, Philadelphia, following graduation. He later served at stations in Media, York and Chambersburg before joining the Carlisle station on July 6, 2002. His stations included Media, York, and Chambersburg before joining the Carlisle station on July 6, 2002. He was a member of the State Police Motorcycle Unit and served as a field-training officer who mentored new troopers. Scott held a pilot license with Harrisburg Jet Center; and was a volunteer fire fighter with the Shermans Dale Fire Dept. He had many achievements and accomplishments. He enjoyed family, friends, dirt track racing, football, music and traveling. His affiliations were with Blue Knights, Harley Owners Group, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Assoc., and the FOP; and belonged to the Sara Evans fan club. He was a doting father who enjoyed motorcycles and auto racing and who was pursuing his pilot's license. He loved God and his Country; he attended Bethel Assembly of God, Carlisle. Scott believed that Knowledge is Power. He was a 1988 graduate of West Perry High School and a 1993 graduate of HACC. He excelled in all his accomplishments. He is survived by his wife, a 10 year old son, a 6 year old daughter, and his mother. He was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart and Combat Action Badge. He was 38.

Army
National Guard
55th Brigade
Scranton, Pennsylvania