In Memory of Scott DeCoste

This past Saturday the Hampton Roads CrossFit community came together at CrossFit Krypton to raise money for a beloved member of the Krypton box who had been recently diagnosed with stage four esophagal cancer. This morning our dear friend lost his battle with cancer.

Since Scott was diagnosed with cancer, I have watched with absolute amazement as the box rallied around a fellow member. Almost immediately a meals list was established. A box was set up in the main room to collect kindergarten supplies for his granddaughter who lives with Scott and his wife, Lisa. Members who  worked out with Scott became regular visitors to the hospital and his home. And when it was discovered that the DeCoste family could use some help with finances, the Scott DeCoste charity WOD was held on Saturday. It was a huge success and, once again, I was stunned at the outpouring of support from the CrossFit community. I met people who had never met Scott who came out to support him because he was a fellow CrossFitter who was struggling and in need.

I am asked regularly why I love CrossFit. I have been doing CrossFit for over five years. I have never been a member of any other gym for that length of time.
What keeps me going back is the sense of community. The workouts are tough. But no matter how hard or difficult, no matter if you happen to be the last man standing on the floor your fellow members are standing around you cheering you on to the end. You are not left alone.

Scott was not left alone. In true CrossFit fashion, he was encouraged, cheered and supported until the end of his workout. Scott walked out the last several months of his life with incredible strength and dignity. He showed us how it’s supposed to be done. Our hearts are heavy today. Scott will be missed dearly.

We mourn with his wife Lisa and the rest of his family.  Rest in peace Scott.
You were Krypton Strong until the end.