This man of mine was recently awarded the Boy Scout of America District Award of Merit in the Cedar Breaks Utah Natl. Parks District for his outstanding service to youth! This great guy has always enjoyed scouting; as a Scout Master, Assistant Scout Master, and Religious leader. Here are some times he remembers with fondness.
He spent several years at the Thunder Ridge Scout Camp. It was always fun to camp with the boys and to see them earn their awards in a structured camp. He remembers one year partnering with his brother Jim’s scout troop from Parowan. It ended up being a fun camp bringing 2 troops together as one.
Sydney Valley was always his favorite place to take the boys camping. It’s a very beautiful place with a stream for fishing and just a great place to enjoy being in nature.
Another memorable trip with the boys took place in the high Uintas. Great hiking, fantastic fishing, but boy the mosquito's were vicious.
He will always remember the trip made to Coyote Gulch on the Escalante River. The group had a hard time finding the entrance to the Gulch and it was so hot that some thought they would die before they got in to the canyon! Once in the canyon, it was a wonderful time hiking viewing old Indian sites and just being away from the crowds.
The most memorable Winter Camp took place out at the Three Peaks Area. His group got caught in a winter storm and he is absolutely sure the wind blew at least 70 miles per hour that night. You should have seen the boys trying to seek shelter from the wind and build fires to cook on. It is a scene he will never forget!
The second time he served as a Scout Master; he had 26 boys come through the troop and out of the 26 boys, around 24 of the boys served missions for the LDS Church. By the time these boys became the age to serve a mission, Bob was serving as the Stake president and was able to set all of these boys apart for their missions. He felt it a real blessing in his life to be able to be a part of that.
He says that he feels he's a better man for having been able to serve in the scouting program and hopes that he has benefited others in even a small portion to the amount of blessings and goodness that has come to him from having served.
Congratulations Bob on your major award!!! WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!
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