Always an Eagle/Square knots

Geez- you guys are prolific! (I thought SAFETY and the Cornell
list were busy :-) )

Question... It's been about 10 yrs since I wore my Scout uniform
helping my son's troop (he's now 28). I remember that as a former
Eagle- I was given the privilidge of wearing a particular square
knot (red and blue?) on my uniform. Seems to me that we were
trying to keep it a secret as to which of the adult leaders
were (are) Eagles. The boys certainly didn't know- the boys'
parents didn't know- only other square knot wearers knew.

I never understood the logic behind not allowing adult leaders
to wear the Eagle embroided badge on their uniform. The boys
would know instantly that Mr. So-and so (I never liked being
called by my first name by a scout- tells of my upbringing
I guess) was(is) an Eagle scout. Once you've earned it- you
have a right to wear it. Just my opinion.

(Appreciate knowing that I don't have to do any thinking until
22 Feb. That's a load off my mind :-) )

Bob Everson
Eagle class '56
Brotherhood '56

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