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Posted in Flags in the News on Jun 29th, 2007
An interesting mix of stories today, starting with two Scout articles, followed by a military article, and finishing with a city government story.
Scouting teaches respect and more for the American flag, and these two boys are living proof. A short phrase in the article, “for the past three years” is the best part for me. [...]
Posted in Information on May 4th, 2007
Yesterday, Deborah and I discussed the Scout Law, which required a quick refresher course. I could remember many, but not all of the laws, and I had some out of order.
Here’s a reminder:
A Scout is
Trustworthy
Loyal
Helpful
Friendly
Courteous
Kind
Obedient
Cheerful
Thrifty
Brave
Clean
Reverent
We make a mistake, thinking the Scout Law applies only to Boy Scouts. Imagine if we applied the Scout Law to [...]
Posted in Flags in the News on Jan 29th, 2007
In the 80s, I volunteered with a Boy Scout Troop. My son was the right age to join Scouting, and it provided a great opportunity to spend time doing fun things together.
Soon I was recruited to be Assistant Scoutmaster, and eventually Scoutmaster of Troop 404 in Pampa, Texas. We went camping and hiking in the [...]
Posted in Flags in the News on Jan 25th, 2007
I really liked this very short announcement in this Michigan paper. It briefly tells of the flag retirement ceremony, conducted by area Scouts, for the flag flying outside the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum. This ceremony concludes the period of mourning for former President Ford.
Heart warming …
Grand Haven Tribune - Michigan Newspapers News for West [...]
Posted in Flags in the News on Jan 8th, 2007
News articles about Scouts always get my attention and this story from Ocean Springs, Mississippi is no different. Having served first as an Asst. Scout Master, then Scout Master for Troop 404 in Pampa, Texas, I still hold Scouting in high regard and am proud that my son is an Eagle Scout.
With their flag pole [...]
