A Salute to Our Scout

The ceremony for Eagle Scout is always impressive--and Dorito was over-the-top happy!!

At the entrance doors, we hung balloons and had a sign-in sheet for well wishers. Along the side walls, we set display boards of his four High Adventure trips along side his Mic-o-say costume on a mannequin. And the wooden centerpiece was an eagle candle-holder for the 12 points of the Scout Law. 

The twins were excited to give the welcome and presentation of the colors, Adam and Alexander were Eagle escorts, Jake and Josh spoke the obligations, Mr. Honeycutt explained the ranks, and Mr. Sisco conferred the award pins and neckerchief. Such a meaningful ceremony.

Best of all was a special commendation from Congressman Sam Graves, also an Eagle Scout. He presented our son with a flag flown over the Capitol, too. 

Dorito's acceptance speech was directly from the heart, and he even spoke impromtu through the middle of it. Captain surprised Dorito with the gift of a class ring, which had been ordered with the Eagle emblem on one side. It barely slid over the fourth knuckle of his injured hand.