Tim Chambless: Brent Scowcroft, a statesman from Utah

Brent Scowcroft, an Ogden native, died Aug. 6 of natural causes at age 95. America has lost a statesman from Utah.He was a West Point graduate who had envisioned a career as a fighter pilot until his plane experienced engine trouble and crashed. Scowcroft survived his injuries, but the incident moved him to make a career shift.Scowcroft transitioned to become an Air Force general, earn a Ph.D. in international relations from Columbia University, serve in numerous military positions and emerge as