In case you've missed it, my youngest son Brian is 12 and in sixth grade. He is a proud member of Troop 40, Boy Scouts of America, located inyorkville, Illinois, and sponsored by our local American Legion Post.
All my boys were Cub Scouts, Brian is the first to stick with it this far. He tells me he will get his Eagle, I'll be the proudest Dad in the world if he does. In the meantime, I'll be the proudest Dad in the world anyway.
Scouting is really wonderful stuff. Troop 40 is very into it and has a great group of families. To see the older boys, 16 and 17 YO's, who have stuck with it, is truly awe-inspiring. These are some serious good kids. Aware and intellegent, into the outdoors, not afraid of a hard days work, and happy to help the younger scouts and proud to be their example. While their peers are doing drugs, ditching school and getting in trouble, these boys are living these words:
On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
Several times a year They hold a "court of honor." Achievements are recognised, and merit badges and rank advancements are awarded. This was the first court of honor where Brian was recognised. He got a double rank advancement, earning both his scout and tenderfoot badge. He was one of 2 boys in his year to do so, many of the other nine who joined the troop last February, have not even earned thier scout badge yet. He also got 2 patches for a campout and summer camp.
Again, I am very proud of my son.
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