Scott P. Gillen‚ 37‚ a 14-year member of the Chicago Fire Department‚ died of multiple injuries on December 23‚ 2000‚ when struck by a passing vehicle at an accident scene. A new state law‚ known as ‘Scott’s Law‚’ will help protect emergency personnel from motorists at accident scenes. Gillen’s family actively worked to make this legislation a reality.
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Donnie Gillen is my great uncle and I am sorry that I didn’t know Scott better.
– Nathan SheelI am incredibly honored to have represented Scott on FindAGrave.com. Memorial #80461650.
Karen Lambert
– Karen LambertI never met him but I know he would of been a great uncle for me.
– ScottyI just saw an overpass banner that said “Scott’s Law” and out of curiosity I looked it up and came across this obituary for Gillen. RIP, im sure this law will be extremely helpful for others in the future
– csotel