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Do you still do that?

If not, I understand…the sheer number of requests would be enough to stop. But if you do, can you please send me directions? Even an email from you to the scout would be perfect!

Thanks and congratulations on the Distinquished Eagle Scout Award!

From one Eagle to another everything in this letter you have said is true. For instance I was kinda close on time to get my Eagle, and I had to jump start it and get the ball on a roll. My scoutmasters and adult leaders helped they did but only when I asked, they didn’t drag me across the finish line. This is a boy lead organization so you have to be the one who wants to be an eagle scout, not your family, you have to want it. Once an Eagle Always an Eagle!!!!!
James

From one Eagle to another I can tell you, I agree with everything you said in your letter. It does take a lot of hard work and determination and that is something that cannot be forced upon a younger person. Becoming an Eagle is something that you have to want to do. Yes, being different that most of your friends is part of that, at least in my case. Becoming an Eagle was one of the best choices I have made in my life. Now, I have been involved in scouting as a volunteer for over thirty years and currently serving as a District Commissioner in a council in Michigan and still love scouting. In my position I have the opportunity to meet many young men that are both working on their Eagle or are presently Eagle scouts and they are definitely different than other scouts. I really cannot say exactly what is different but, I guess I would have to say besides being very respectful they just have a confident demeanor about them. All I can say is any young man that gets his Eagle will have many doors opened up for him throughout his life and may never realize why. But, because of his hard work and dedication as a young man becoming and Eagle Scout and being that one in a hundred, he is special and will succeed and stand out from others. Once and Eagle always an Eagle!

Jim

I would just like to say that what you said is very true. There are only a select few that get eagle. I have had the privilege of meeting a few of them and they are some of the best people I know. I have also seen the majority of people drop out of scouting because it is not “cool” or it doesn’t get girls or if they are just too lazy. But if I had the choice of being cool now or being like those true friends that are eagle scouts I am going to choose eagle scout. thank you Mike and all of those who are eagle scouts to make an example to all people that we are not just people who sleep in tents and don’t shower, but we are that and more. 🙂

*You can find the information about how to receive the Eagle Scout Letter here – http://www.mikeroweworks.com/scrap-yard/eagle-scout-letter/
(mrW Moderator reply)

My son had the pleasure of seeing you at the National Jamboree. You being an Eagle made a huge impact on my son. He is a huge fan of yours. He will be receiving his Eagle Scout rank November 20, 2010. I was wondering if you could send a letter or certificate to him from you. My husband and I were also able to see you at the jamboree as we visited it on that Saturday.

Thank you so very much!

(*Here is where you can request an Eagle Scout Letter: http://www.mikeroweworks.com/scrap-yard/eagle-scout-letter/

Congratulations to your son on receiving his Eagle! ~ Moderator)

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