[philmont] better red wool jackets

On Aug 3, 2006, at 11:30 AM, jpsampson1@mmm.com wrote:

> Several years ago we had a new scout join the troop. One night he
> showed up
> wearing his father's red wool jacket with large, 1960s Jamboree
> patch on
> the back. He asked me if he should take it off. I told him to wear it
> proudly and I'd take care of the uniform police if they came after
> him.
> They didn't. He's now an Eagle and has grown into the jacket - in many
> ways!

It was one of the great thrills of my life when my son chose to
receive my old, tattered Eagle ribbon at his court of honor rather
than the shiny new one from the box.

--Pete
Received on Thu Aug 3 10:49:44 2006