An eagle can soar at speeds up to 43 mph. It glides through the sky, soaring at the top of the food chain. An eagle is brave and strong. It is the national bird for the United States, a symbol of strength and long life. Not a bad choice.
It is also use for the highest rank it Boy Scouting-an Eagle Scout. Becoming an Eagle Scout is not an easy task, but one that is an honor to those who achieve it.
I have had the honor of being a mother of not just one, but two Eagle Scouts. To achieve this a boy must be in scouting for several years as he goes through the different ranks. He must have been a leader and shown responsibility during his Eagle Scout Project.
This project must somehow benefit the community. He must have put in countless hours of planning, approval, working, and completing paper work. He must also recruit volunteers to help him accomplish this project; along with raising the funds to complete this project.
Scouting is a great program for boys to become men. Sure they goof off at times, sure they pull pranks on each other; but there is a bonding of friendships that goes deep. They will look back at their time in scouting and remember it as an experience they won't forget. Why do you think fathers encourage their sons to become a scout?
Not only is this a great experience for them, but is a benefit to us. Most of our political leaders are Eagle Scouts or have been in scouting. Quite a few astronauts as well. Some of our military leaders are Eagle Scouts as well; helping them to serve this great country of ours.
They soar on wings of eagles, they are not afraid to run or grow weary...
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