I don't know Scot, so maybe my words are not needed. I've read from the sidelines and hoped for the best, w/o commenting.

I wish Scot and all who know him, the best. Life serves up bad times, sometimes at your own hands and sometimes at the hands of the ones you love.

Rick, I'm sorry you had to be the bearer of bad news. It takes a man w/ big shoulders to carry this and deliver the news no one wanted to hear. It takes even bigger shoulders to stand by your friend when others are ready to throw stones at him. You have my respect.

Scot, I'm new to this praying thing, but I'll put you and your family near the top of my list w/ my father, brother, and grandfather.

It's never too late to change, buddy. Keep your chin up.

Hi everyone,

I must Thank you for everything! I truly thought with all your support and the proper help for Scot this would bring my soul mate home to me.

I'm grateful that at least GOD gave me the time to love someone very much even if it wasnt for the next fifty years. Not everyone finds the one they really love. I did. So I am grateful for that.
I am sorry so so sorry!

I appreciate you all!

As of right now I am hurting! The day Scot went away I found out my Mom has cancer. I thought that life couldnt get any worse but really it could and I need to be thankful for what I do have and not what I dont.

I hope and pray that Scot wants the help one day that will release him of the devil! Im very tired and need to focus now on my Mother and my kids!

I will miss you all!

Rick, Thank you for posting this. You are a true friend!

Love,

Jamie, Scoty jr, Brandon, Andrew, Jon Jon, and my sweet Breanna

this is just terrible ,

i can't think of a single thing to say. nothing at all...

Wow... this really sucks... badly.

Very sad news indeed!

My ONLY thoughts are with Jaime, her children, and her mother. Be strong.

Rick- thanks for the word. It's no fun bearing bad news or watching a friend put himself through that kind of hell.

Jamie-My heart goes out to you, the kids and your mother. I'm so sorry you have to go through this. I have seen friends go through it and I can't imagine losing a spouse like that.

Scot- I don't know what to say other than...please take care of yourself. Beyond all the BMX garbage there are more important things. Your family loves and needs you.

Speechless!

Let me say that as one of my childhood heroes, it hurts and disappoints me to hear this news. It's never fun to hear about fallen heroes, no matter who they are.

As someone who has never had to deal with some one with a dependancy problem, maybe my opinion isn't as educated as it could be, but...

I simply can't understand why so many people, with so much to lose, chose to continue to destroy their life and continue to hurt the ones closest to them. It's a selfish act. Pure and simple. You can give me the arguement about how drug addiction is a hard battle to win, but it isn't like no one has ever beaten it. I'm a firm believer that anyone who tuely wants to overcome any obstacle, can achieve their goal. Whether it be through prayer, the help of loved ones, or sheer force of will.

Maybe when Scot get's to the point where there is no one around him to disappoint anymore, and all the people who truely love and care for him, simply give up, that may be the wake-up call he will need. That is if he is still around to hear it.

I wish the best for all the people around Scot, and consider him a lucky man to have so many people that care for him. I'm just sorry he is too blind to see them.

I'm so sorry Jamie. Please take care of yourself, your children and your mother. You are in our prayers.

Scot, I hope and pray that you find piece and the help you need.

Are we our brother's keeper?In a society that would largely answer no to that question,the real answer is yes.Many things happen from day to day.Some good,some bad.For the bad,we don't,nor should not have to accept or like the things that people do.However,we should not let that keep us from helping or loving one another.By our actions,God's love thru the person of Jesus Christ living thru us is what needs to be revealed to those that are seemingly hopeless.When one sees Christ in us, lives can change,forgiveness can be achieved and life can begin anew.I don't have all the answers to life's troubles,but we,as our brothers keeper should point the way to one who does...thru our actions...by exemplifieing the meaning of love.
Scot,Jamie and family...I have never met you,but you are in my prayers.To the rest of the oldschool family,you are too.

Stay strong Jamie, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Perhaps, that is the safest place for him right now.Hopefully, all those kids named in an earlier post will see the power and evil of drugs, and step foward to avoid them and carry on Scotts work. i dont think anyone but an addict can understand the feelings. It must be horrorable.

I don't know what to say at this point. I just can't.

I was just blown away by what I read this morning. Sad news indeed. But I will say this.

I lost a cousin to drugs. It was 1996. Leon had everything going for him until heroin took over his life and one day his strong heart just stopped beating. I remember that fateful morning somehwre in March 1996 when his grandmother (who is my mother's sister) calling me up and wailing on the phone. I was too stunned to say anything.

Jamie, I am not from the USA. I live in Singapore. Scot is like a living legend to me. I read about him while growing up in the BMX Magazines that we were able to get here. When Scot was in trouble the last time, I was prepared to write a letter to the powers that be that Scot was able to influence young BMXers even as far away as Singapore with what he has done for BMX. I am really, really sorry to hear about what happened to your mum as well as I know what it feels like to have a loved one who has cancer. Like you said, you have to be strong and I am pretty sure I speak on behalf of all the BMX guys down here that we are here for you, just as we were here for Scot.

Guys, I am at a loss for words but I just had to give my input in this situation. I am not familiar with the case this time as to why Scot ended up in jail again. I feel sorry for all who love him, who were there for him and stood by his side. Reilley said that he let lots of people down and I say that is true. It is because of that that I am now feeling very sad.

You and your family are in my prayers Jamie. Please accept these ramblings from a balding 38-year-old BMXer who right now is very sad. God bless you and your mother.

Alan

scot,jaime and family...my prayers are with you.
mike

Scot, Our Prayers are with you and your Family. This is where the BMX world Shines! No one knows where this thing called "BMX" would be without you. Stay strong, and we will see you soon.

I am sad to hear this. I have known a couple of people w/ drug addictions and it is relentless. The only case I saw the person cured was when they had a family praying for them and they put trust in the Lord Jesus Christ. Don't know where Scot stands although, I've read him referring to God and prayer so, hopefully he has a relationship w/ God. Not making excuses for Scot but we all fall short of the best God has for us. I'll keep you in my prayers Scot.

If there was ever a PSA for staying away from drugs, this thread would be it.

I can't imagine how addicting drugs must be to throw away your family and friends multiple times.

God's speed Scot and Jamie.

This sucks, it is not a surprise but it still sucks....

GH

Hi Mongeese:

Scot has been a Christian most of his life. When we were on tour together, we regularly discussed our upbringings in the Lutheran church, and where we stood with that. During Scot's latest release, we spoke regularly about the forgiveness through Christ, and how a positive relationship could help all of us with our issues.

All I know to do is to continue to pray for Scot and his family, and that Scot himself will seek God's will for his life. He needs some downtime to do that. There is a scripture that had significant influence in the outcome of my life. Many of us have "turning points". Mine came at a time in my 20's when I was lost and seeking a path for my life. It is found in the book of James (James 4:6): "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble".

I am not here to diagnose, condem, or criticize my friend Scot Alexander Breithaupt. I do hope that those who believe will pray for him.

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I'm sorry to hear this news. It's really too bad. I think I'll remember this story when it comes time to talk to my children about drugs and addiction. It's a terrible thing.

Heavy sigh...

I am going to try and put a positive light out here. This may be the best thing to happen to Scott.

After having spent several years of my life living with an alcoholic, seeing and knowing what it does, the lack of control, you either turn yourself around, or you end up in jail, or dead. Those are the only results. I also grew up with friends with addictions, Out of the 6 friends who were all in the same band with me, there are three left. I also lost one of my riding buddies to alcohol, and my best childhood friend ruined his life permanently due to drug use. The ones that are alive are so because when they hit their rock bottom, they didn't die. And they all seem to have to hit absolute rock bottom before they wake up.

I could tell that Scott wasn't "cured" and was still in trouble, you learn to know the words and attitudes, sometimes the overcompensation and enthusiasm, which masks the fact there are still problems and a lack of control, and he displayed that recently. I am at least glad that Scott's rock bottom won't result in losing his life, and I will see this as an opportunity for him to reach his rock bottom safely in a controlled environment, and have a chance to truly turn his life around.

It's sad and tragic, but I'd rather be alive in jail than dead and free. Scott, we all love you, you changed all of our lives. If I wasn't BMX'ing when I was a kid, I would have ended up in gangs or doing drugs, I have no doubt. We are all here and ready to return the favor, to help change yours, when you are ready.

We believe in you even when you don't, and we know this isn't 'who you really are'. Some of us understand that this is an illness, one you didn't ask for, and it's one you can't cure yourself of anymore than someone can cure themselves of cancer. No matter how hard you try or how badly you want to be rid of this, it's not enough, and it's not your fault. It doesn't mean you are weak or a failure. It's a tough battle. It's impressive that you've battled it this long and kept yourself alive, that in itself is a success to be proud of.

This race isn't over... you once said, "I will find a way to beat you"... so bring it on man, we're not giving up either.

Sad & stunned...