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Our young friend John was presented with his Eagle Scout Award. This is a big deal. The Eagle Scout Award is the highest award in Boy Scouts of America and equal in prestige and difficulty with the Queen Scout Award in the United Kingdom Scout Association (and many other British Commonwealth Scout Associations). John's family have every reason to be very proud indeed of his achievements in Scouting.
Equally impressive and noteworthy is the exceptional number of Eagle Scouts which have been attained by Aptos Troop 609. Six were presented tonight to add to seven last year. A total of 20 Eagle Scout Awards have been presented during the last 5 years to this troop. It's quite amazing and reflects both the committment of the boys and the dedication of the leaders of the troop. Hard work brings rewards and there's no doubt that this harvest is well deserved.
It was also nice to see John's grandparents at the ceremony. John's grandfather Warren worked for the Boy Scouts of America as the camp warden at Pico Blanco, Monterey County, California. John's grandmother Mary has undoubtably given many years of (in-)voluntary service to the cause of Scouting. Behind every good man, stands a good woman. It was a proud evening for the whole family. And of course for the families of all 6 young men being made Eagles tonight. Congratulations to everybody.
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