Scott mourned

By Kelly Yates
“A MAN with the biggest heart” is how Samantha Shaw described her twin brother Scott Shaw, as hundreds gathered this week to farewell the 24-year-old who died after an assault in Cranbourne North on 12 September.
He suffered severe head injuries after he was allegedly attacked by a number of youths armed with weapons on the South Gippsland Highway at about 9.45pm.
Mr Shaw died at The Alfred on 18 September.
Miss Shaw told the News she knew something wasn’t right when he didn’t return home that night.
“I knew something was wrong. I just didn’t feel right,” she said.
Miss Shaw says she feels grateful she got to share 24 years with her brother, who was often called “Little Scotty”.
“He would do everything for everyone, even before himself,” she said.
“We had a special bond. He used to say to me, “you’re my twin sister and nothing can beat that”,” she said. Scott grew up in Endeavour Hills and had a passion for sports, playing football and softball during his schooling years.
His mother Debbie Shaw recalls that Scott was one of the first people at the Endeavour Hills skate park when it opened.
“He was a generous kid, who was very caring,” she said.
Ms Shaw said Scott’s brothers, Leigh and Ashley, both had huge holes in their hearts. Miss Shaw was planning to walk down the aisle at her wedding later this month with her twin brother and father by her side.
“Even though he won’t be able to do that any more, I know he’ll still be with me on the day,” she said.
Miss Shaw is pleading with anyone with information about the death of her brother to come forward to police.
Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
The funeral service for Scott Shaw was held at John Allison/ Monkhouse in Springvale yesterday (Wednesday) at 1.30pm.