Bob one of the oldest drivers I have ever met, is retireing this year. I am not sure how old he is. He asked me last Friday if I would consider doing something for him and I told him it depends on what it is.
His grandson goes to school in the building I work in, and I have driven the bus he rides many times. So we know each other. The boys name is Austin.
He is a very quite kid. I also know that he lives with his mom, hasn't seen his dad in years. Austin is in his last year as a cub scout and next year he will cross over to boy scout. Scouting is the only thing Austin does outside of school.
Austin has had the same cub scout leader since he started scouts several years ago. However his current leader is unable to finish the last year.
Austins Den started with 20 boys they are now done to just 7. Some of the boys are talking about quiting. Austin wants to continue but needs a leader.
Bob has asked me to be the leader for next year.
Most of you know I spent time in the army and army reserves for a total of 22 years. I retired from the army just a little over two years ago. Retired so know I can join the boy scouts! I will do my training this fall.
I am helping the scouts out this weekend, Sat morning we start at 5:45 am we are helping the American Legion to put flags at the graves. Sat afternoon putting out flags from the Lions club, they are great big flags and they decorate the cemetary, Each flag has a name of someone who served in the military. Then Monday morning we will go around and put flags in peoples yards. They have donated money to pay for this flag, and there are lots of them. Then at 6:00 am Monday morning we will do a flag raising ceramony in the cemetary with scouts, legion and the lions club.
I can't think of a better way to pay honors and respect for those who have served in the military on the Memoral Day weekend.
