I have many scouting compatriots that I have met through the
years. We see each other, we wave, and
even support each other. But most of us are
focused on the program, so we really don’t get to know each other that
well.
To one such Scouter I am known as the “Blog Guy” and I call
him the “the Flag Pole Guy”. Jim Goldthwaite
played an integral part in the placement of the Jack Boyd Flag Pole at Worth
Ranch. The pole is designed to handle many size flags
from a full garrison to a normal flag.
Troop 5 has elected to bring down the half
garrison tonight. They even chose to
practice during the storm. As a
scoutmaster, I am nervous because our boys will be on stage this evening. I know Jim will be excited that we chose to
use that flag.
Every experience in a week at Worth Ranch is magnified. The heat, the storms, the fellowship, the "grip" are all imprinted in the memory. But, the feeling experienced when observing the pride and skill of a first rate flag ceremony is one I wish every Scout could experience. Thanks!
ReplyDelete- The Flagpole Guy.