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Ceremonies -
Eagle
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The Eagle Challenge from the Voice of
the Eagle
(To be read by Scoutmaster and 4 other Eagle
Scouts present)
Leader: The foremost responsibility of an Eagle
Scout is to live with HONOR. To an Eagle Scout, honor is the foundation of
all character. He knows that "A Scout is Trustworthy" is the first
point of the Scout Law for a good reason. An Eagle Scout lives honorably,
not only because honor is important to him but because of the vital
significance of the example he sets for other scouts. Living honorably
reflects credit on his home, his church, his troop, and his community. May
the white color of the Eagle badge remind you always to live with honor.
Person 1: The second obligation of an Eagle Scout is LOYALTY. A Scout is
true to his family, Scout leaders, friends, school, and nation. His loyalty
to his troop and brother Scouts makes him pitch in and carry his share of
the load. All of these help to build the loyalty which means devotion to
community, to country, to one's own ideals, and to God. Let the blue of the
Eagle badge always inspire your loyalty.
Person 2: The third obligation of an Eagle Scout is to be COURAGEOUS.
Courage has always been a quality by which men measure themselves and
others. To a Scout, bravery means not only the courage to face physical
danger, but the determination to stand up for the right. Trusting in God,
with faith in his fellow man, he looks forward to each day, seeking his
share of the world's work to do. Let the red of the Eagle badge remind you
always of courage.
Person 3: The fourth obligation of an Eagle Scout is to be CHEERFUL. To
remind the Eagle Scout to always wear a smile, the Red, White and Blue
ribbon is attached to the scroll of the Second Class Scout, which has its
ends turned up in a smile.
Person 4: The final responsibility of an Eagle Scout is SERVICE. The Eagle
Scout extends a helping hand to those who still toil up Scouting's trail,
just as others helped him on his climb to the Eagle. The performance of a
daily Good Turn takes on new meaning when he enters a more adult life of
continuing service to others. The Eagle stands as a protector of the weak
and helpless. He aids and comforts the unfortunate and the oppressed. He
upholds the rights of others while defending his own. He will always
"Be Prepared to put forth his best.
Leader: You deserve much credit for having achieved Scouting's highest
award. But wear your award with humility, ever mindful that the Eagle Scout
is looked up to as an example. May the Scout Oath and Scout Law be your
guide for tomorrow and onward. |
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