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It has to be sending an obituary to the pack about a father of three young boys. Cancer sucks.... I am reminded of something a pastier once said at a memorial "Think about your memorial if you were to die tomorrow. What would people say about you, " I hope we are remembered for living our lives by the scout law.

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One of my Scouts lost his father in January. I was really surprised when I saw the email from the Scoutmaster.Besides thinking about what people would say at my memorial. I also think often, "If I died tomorrow, what were my last interactions like with the people I care about? That was a lesson my mother taught me after 9/11 and it has stuck with me. Never take tomorrow for granted.

 

My prayers will be with those young scouts, their family, and your community.

 

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Only thing worse is having to bury a scout' date=' which happened to us a number of years ago. There was a controversy whether it was an accident or suicide, but in any case, a lot of tears.[/quote']

 

 

Wow, I hope I never have to do that.

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Mashmaster,

I'm really sorry for your loss as well. As someone who lost his father at a very young age, I know that the boys will have a feeling of isolation in addition to their sorrow. Perhaps you could find a way for the pack to honor their father.It will be very important for the boys to have a sense of belonging, and their friends in scouting can be a huge benefit.

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Mashmaster,

I'm really sorry for your loss as well. As someone who lost his father at a very young age, I know that the boys will have a feeling of isolation in addition to their sorrow. Perhaps you could find a way for the pack to honor their father.It will be very important for the boys to have a sense of belonging, and their friends in scouting can be a huge benefit.

 

 

Thanks, we will try.

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