D. Scott Coley, 46 passed away on April 17, 2010. Over the past year, Scott fearlessly faced brain cancer and after a courageous fight, he finished his race. Born in Louisville KY He was committed to serving the citizens of his community and nation and he did it so proudly for 23 years. His law enforcement career began in 1987, when he accepted a commission as a State Trooper with the Florida Highway Patrol. For the next 15 years he served admirably as a road officer, K9 officer and as a deputized member of a high profile and highly successful DEA task force. While serving in these capacities, Scott received may official awards and letter of commendation, all the direct result of his continously going above and beyond the call of duty to help those in need. After the tragic events of September 11, 2001, Scott felt the need to serve an even greater good. On March 31, 2002 he began his career with the Federal Air Marshal Service. For three yars, Scott tirelessly worked alongside his fellow Federal Air Marshals. His strong work ethic, advanced technical skills and leadership was soon noticed and he was assigned increasingly complex job duties. each of which he quickly mastered. In March 2008 Scott was promoted to Assistant to the Special Agent in Charge and supervised a squad of Federal Air Marshals. Scott also excelled in that position and his final posting was that of Administrative Supervisor. Perhaps Scott's proudest accomplishment in life was being the proud father of Kelci Coley, his adored daughter. He is survived by his wife Debbie Coley, his mother, Judy Coley of Tampa, FL, his father Mel Hendricks (Edna) of Nashville, TN his step-sister Terry Allen (James) of Lexington,KY, his sister Kim Underwood (Steve) Nashville,TN, his step-brother Ralph Whittaker (Mary Ann) Nashville, TN his brother the late David Coley (Marti) of Marianna, FL, his brother Rick Coley (Kristi) of Anderson,TN his sister, Melanie Fortunado (Al) of Riverview,FL, his brother Chad Coley of Naples, his sister Kaci Stewart (Tony) of Tampa, FL three nephews and nine nieces, He was preceded in death by his dad Len Coley, his brother State Representative David Coley, his grandmother Clara Disney, his niece Shelby Sutton. Visitation with the family will be 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday April 21, 2010 at Fred Hunters Funeral Home 6301 Taft Street, Hollywod, Fl. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. April 22, 2010 at Cooper City Church of God 9191 Stirling Road, Cooper City, Fl. Those attending are ask to arrive by 10:15 am. Following the services the family invites all to attend a reception with refreshments at Markham Park. An escorted motorcade will depart the church immediately after the service. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Radio Lollipop c/o Miami Children' Hospital 3100 SW 62 Street, Miami, FL 33145 www.radiolollipop.org Expressions of sympathy and condolences may be sent to Mrs. Debbie Coley c/o Federal Air Marshal Service, Miami Field Office 13800 NW 14 Street Ste 110, Sunrise, FL 33323.