Michael Scott Day Jr.

NORWALK — Michael Scott Day Jr., 30, of Norwalk, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019, in his residence after a lengthy battle with mental health and PTSD.Scott was born July 10, 1988, in Norwalk, attended Edison High School where he enjoyed playing soccer, and graduated from Norwalk High School.He served in the Ohio National Guard's 837 Engineer Company as a heavy equipment operator and served in the infantry and explosives division. He served in Iraq and Afghanistan, and after leaving the service worked for Triple Canopy as a government contractor in Afghanistan. Later he studied abroad in Thailand for one year.Scott was an avid cook and enjoyed riding his motorcycle, travel soccer leagues, was passionate about politics and being a Republican. His love for Trump knew no measure. He was a member of the Norwalk VFW Post 2743.He is survived by his father, Michael S. (Jennifer) Day Sr. of Norwalk; mother, Missy (Bill Henderson) Day of Belleville, Mich.; his beloved daughter, his princess, Cabriella Day of Norwalk; her mother, Robin Summerfield, and her son, Jaxon; sister, Ashley Day of Norwalk; stepsister, Elyse (Tyler) Koch of Milan; nephew, Langedan Day; paternal grandmother, Diane Day; aunts and uncles, Stephen Day III, Jeffrey (Joyce) Day, Sam Thompson and Michelle (Dana) Gough; and his special cousin, Matthew Roth.He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Stephen Day Jr.; aunt, Allison Day; maternal grandparents, Shirley and William Thompson.Friends may call 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, at Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main St., Norwalk. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, at the funeral home, with Rob Duncan officiating. Interment will be held at a later date in Milan Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be sent to the family to establish a fund for his daughter, Cabriella Day.