William Elwart Gladstone stated, "Show me the manner in which a nation or a community cares for its dead and I will measure with mathematical exactness the tender sympathies of its people, their respect for the laws of the land and their loyalty to high ideals." This weekend we observe Memorial Day, a day where we honor our war dead. We do so with a mix of mourning and a celebration of who they were and for what causes they fought. On this weekend that many mark as the unofficial start to summer, as you enjoy the extra time off, the picnics, the cook-outs and the store sales, I encourage you to also take pause and reflect on the sacrifices that have ensured our continued freedom.
On my honor, I will do my duty to God and my Country…
A Scout is Brave; A Scout is Reverent.