Hello!
Yesterday, Troop 311 of Jackson, MO, held an Eagle Scout Court of Honor in the lower level of the Jackson Elks lodge. It was emceed by Bob Cranmer, who has been active in Boy Scouts locally and abroad for over 60 years. The special boys celebrated yesterday were Thomas Mills, Nick Kleusner, Isaiah Cougill and Joshua Pipkin. Parents of Josh: Russell and Kelley Pipkin. Isaiah: Jo Nell Cougill. Parents of Nick Kluesner: Becky and John Northern, and Robert and Brenda Kluesner. Parents of Thomas Mills: Stephen Mills and Catherine and John Niswonger. The ceremony was attended by over 150 scouts, parents, and friends and family. All 4 boys gave personal speeches about what this great achievement meant to them. Darren Lukefahr, Adult Scout member, Stephen Mills, Scout master, and Mr. Cranmer also gave moving speeches about the boys. A potluck dinner followed. Each Scout had personal tables set up with all of their past Scouting memorabilia. It was a very special event. Let me know if you have any questions. Kelley Pipkin 450-3606. I will send a few photos.
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