The sun was out, the greens and fairways manicured, and 142 golfers were enjoying an afternoon of golf.  It was a difficult to connect the day with the murder of 21-year-old Scotty Monteiro Jr. last September, but the bucolic scene was appropriate for the Monteiro family's plea to "stop the violence."

The first annual Scotty Monteiro Memorial Golf Tournament was held at Bay Pointe Country Club this Saturday, raising over $12,000 and bringing family and friends together to help "Stop the Violence," and celebrate Scotty's life.

"The goal [was] to raise money and for everyone to have a great time," said Wendy Monteiro, the foundation's treasurer and Scottie's aunt and guardian.

The mission was accomplished. The golfers returned to a hearty meal and participated in an auction and raffle.  The dance floor then opened and a whole new crowd arrived.

"It was packed," said Monteiro.  "There were a lot of new people coming for the dance.  Next year we may have to go up to the function hall!"

The tournament was the major event of several fundraisers that the foundation has held over the past year.  Each event celebrates something that Scotty, a popular Onset resident, had enjoyed.  Before he was murdered, he had worked in the club's kitchen and been considering returning to school to study culinary arts, said Monteiro. The name of Scotty's uncle Ed Monteiro and other relatives also decorate the plaques and trophies in the clubhouse.  The next event will be a basketball tournament.

"We're very grateful of all the people who came, who donated items, all the volunteers who helped out," said Monteiro.  "It reaffirms that we were doing the right thing."