Popular Post Tampa Turtle 1011 Posted July 8, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted July 8, 2016 Gentlemen*, Just passed his EBOR. (I know we are waiting on national now) I have spoken of him in past. He has a number of disabilities but has been a hardy camper and backpacker. (120 nights/800 miles in scouts) Very old school. The Eagle paperwork was a major challenge for him. Will age out in 6 weeks but because he was held back in Elementary school still has a couple years to go before college. Said he was 'over prepared' for Board. Was asked question about views of ISIS and Islam (by chance he was prepared for). Scout law most important:Reverent. Scout Law willing to drop:Loyal (his logic was loyalty to something evil is not a good thing, you may need to drop it). As he is 'on the spectrum' his answers were always pretty direct. I cannot help but flash back to the Tiger 10 years ago who the 1st time he met an Eagle Scout said "someday I'm gonna be an Eagle Scout". *sniff* He did say I made him do it the hard way. * and a few ladies 7 Link to post Share on other sites
meyerc13 85 Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Congratulations! It sounds like we've gained a worthy Eagle into our brotherhood. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Stosh 3452 Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Congrats to you and your son. The road to Real Eagle is not always the easiest, but it is the most rewarding. A little indulgence is not allowed on the forum, in this case you need full wallowing in celebration. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
ianwilkins 366 Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Well done to him. Congratulations. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
qwazse 4342 Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Thanks for letting us know TT! I personally am uplifted by the good news. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Sentinel947 1205 Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Excellent. Congrats to You and your son. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
desertrat77 1144 Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 (edited) Outstanding news, congratulations! What is he thinking re a ceremony? Edited July 8, 2016 by desertrat77 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Tampa Turtle 1011 Posted July 8, 2016 Author Share Posted July 8, 2016 Outstanding news, congratulations! What is he thinking re a ceremony? He and long-suffering scout mom are in negotiation. He is very nervous in front of people (which is why one SM made him Chaplain's Aide for a year) and would like something where he could slink in the back of the shot. We are hoping his buddy will hurry up with his Eagle paperwork and they can do a co-ceremony. They got in a lot of trouble together...a lot of the not suitable for parents stories came out last night. My wife kept turning to me "that happened and where were you?". But nothing too bad, mostly tales of gastric distress. I was getting pretty nervous my son is through but moves toward his goals slowly and deliberately. When his project came up short of funds he had to do a whole new proposal, etc. I was afraid he would narrowly miss his deadline. This morning he is feeling pretty cocky. His younger SPL Life brother is keeping his mouth shut to the taunting. And of course since I was never a scout he will lord that over me! But he can have his fun. Link to post Share on other sites
desertrat77 1144 Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 He and long-suffering scout mom are in negotiation. He is very nervous in front of people (which is why one SM made him Chaplain's Aide for a year) and would like something where he could slink in the back of the shot. We are hoping his buddy will hurry up with his Eagle paperwork and they can do a co-ceremony. They got in a lot of trouble together...a lot of the not suitable for parents stories came out last night. My wife kept turning to me "that happened and where were you?". But nothing too bad, mostly tales of gastric distress. I was getting pretty nervous my son is through but moves toward his goals slowly and deliberately. When his project came up short of funds he had to do a whole new proposal, etc. I was afraid he would narrowly miss his deadline. This morning he is feeling pretty cocky. His younger SPL Life brother is keeping his mouth shut to the taunting. And of course since I was never a scout he will lord that over me! But he can have his fun. If gastric distress/disorder can be classified as trouble making, I think most of the BSA would be "guilty as charged." Your son persevered and made the grade--I wish you all the best! Link to post Share on other sites
UncleP 63 Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Congratulations to your son. I am certain that he is an outstanding young man. Also, that, despite whatever disabilities he has, he is fortunate to have supportive parents who care about him and dedicate time and effort to him. Link to post Share on other sites
Tampa Turtle 1011 Posted July 8, 2016 Author Share Posted July 8, 2016 Congratulations to your son. I am certain that he is an outstanding young man. Also, that, despite whatever disabilities he has, he is fortunate to have supportive parents who care about him and dedicate time and effort to him. He has his moments. Link to post Share on other sites
Chadamus 100 Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Congratulations, Tampa Turtle! ☺ Link to post Share on other sites
PA Scoutmaster 38 Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Congratulations! The ability to set a goal and keep working toward it will help him throughout his life. Link to post Share on other sites
NJCubScouter 1389 Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Congratulations to your son and his parents! Scout law most important:Reverent. Scout Law willing to drop:Loyal (his logic was loyalty to something evil is not a good thing, you may need to drop it). As he is 'on the spectrum' his answers were always pretty direct. That's an interesting matched pair of questions there. I have sat on at least 15 EBOR's and have never heard that one asked. I'm going to have to ask my son how he would have answered that. Maybe I should also ask myself how I would answer it, and I never even made it to an EBOR. Link to post Share on other sites
SSScout 1615 Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 He sounds like a very nice young man. I wish him and you smooth trails and sunny skies. To get Irish: "May the road rise up to meet ye, the wind be ever at yer back, the sun over yer shoulder and the rain fall gently on yer fields, and may ye be in yer grave for an hour afore the deevil knows yer dead." Link to post Share on other sites
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