Elliot Scott Cohen, once a beloved kid from the Bronx and Long Island who grew up playing baseball, building go-carts, and sneaking out for chocolate ice cream, later served honorably in the U.S. Navy before an unexpected and lifelong struggle with mental illness changed his path. After years of drifting, he found his way to Placerville, where the community quietly became his family\u2014sharing meals, conversations, small kindnesses, and genuine care. When he passed away in 2017 at age 57, residents grieved the gentle man they had come to know, while his own family expressed deep gratitude to the people who helped give Elliot dignity, comfort, and acceptance in his final years.<\/p>\n
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\u201cElliot\u2019s War\u201d – a Memorial to a Placerville Homeless Man<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n