1st Lt. Ewart T. Sconiers was absolutely adored by his brother, Kenneth, two years his junior.  Kenneth Sconiers' daughters--Pamela, Paige, Paula (3 Ps)--helplessly watched his despair and grief intensify as he aged.  Their part in the quest to recover their uncle is their tribute to their father and to the lessons of love he taught.  Kenneth's life was a daily reminder of the values both brothers fought to protect, and the 3Ps are certain Ewart would have saluted the hero his brother became in their eyes.

BRICK BY BRICK HE SHAPED US ALL

(A poem in honor of Kenneth D. Sconiers, by Pamela Sconiers Whitelock.  Kenneth purchased a huge pile of old bricks and, after work each day, cleaned each one for use in building the family home in Panama City, FL.)

Brick by brick...                                      From familiar country roads                   He frugally gathered                              Only the best                                        To create reality                                    From a lifetime dream..                         A home...                                               For us

Brick by brick...                                     With every spare moment                     He meticulously toiled,                          Chipping away                                      Desertion,                                             Poverty,                                                Tragey,                                                 Heartache

Brick by brick...                                     His strong yet gentle hands                  Laid foundations in good earth              And cultivated                                        Watermelon,                                         Sweet carrots,                                       Blueberries,                                          And independence

Brick by brick...                                     His visions of excellence                       Drafted plans that ensured                   Both shelter and haven                        Of strength,                                          Wisdom,                                                 Unconditionality,                                    Peace

Brick by brick...                                     Master craftsman of character              He hammered...and insulated               With integrity,                                        Discipline,                                             Perseverance,                                       Self respect,                                          Faith     

Brick by brick...                                     He made room                                      For windows and doors...                 And dreams,                                         Tools and straw hats,                           Fishing,                                                Dogs,                                                    A fireplace,                                              Swings that went so high,                     Nannie,                                                Playhouses,                                         Pingpong,                                            College,                                               Smokey grills and Gator games,           Checkers,                                             Mistakes,                                              Pancakes,                                            Boiled peanuts,                                    Laughter,                                             And "Old Blue"

Brick by brick...                                     Example of love                                    He listened;                                          He gave...                                             Unconditionally,                                    Boundlessly,                                         Earnestly,                                             Joyfully

Brick by brick...                                     Companion for life                                He lingers...                                          Unequivocally,                                      Understandingly,                                  Protectively,                                         Devotedly...                                          Quintessentially beloved                                                                                                            

 KENNETH SCONIERS during wartime

CAPT. KENNETH SCONIERS RETIRED AS TROOP COMMANDER OF THE 10 COUNTIES OF TROOP A OF THE FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL,  HEADQUARTERED IN PANAMA CITY. TROOP A IS THE LARGEST IN FLORIDA