Devon's Eagle Court of Honor

Friday, September 3, 2010 was and will always be a very special night for our family, especially for Devon Lowe.

Betsy had spent several months in preparation for this special evening. Printing invitations, inviting dignitaries, organizing the program for the evening, confirming speakers, etc.

Finally the night is here. It starts with Brett Thiess, as the Master of Ceremony, welcoming everyone out. The US Marine Corp has a special presentation of honor for Devon, and then Dr. Jim Fitzgerald, National BSA representative and Dan Boone Eagle Advancement Committee Chairperson declares the meeting official.

Dewey Amondson presenting Devon with the US Marines Award

From there the scouts in Troop 170 did the Scouting Segment of the program: describing the meaning of the Scout Oath

Hunter Tippetts led the Oath

while Jake, Ruston and Robert gave definitions or examples

It was so nice to see Robert participate in Devon's ceremony

Next, Richard Bird, YM Advisor shared "The Legend of Eagle Mountain"

Richard Bird has been on several scouting activities with Devon

Third, Tyler Madsen, Assistant Scout Master

shared the Requirements for Eagle Scout

Brother Madsen has been on almost all of Devon's campouts

including the "High Adventure"

Following Tyler Madsen, Zane Underwood shared the "Obligations of being an Eagle Scout"

Devon's Leaders: Zane Underwood, Brandon White and Tyler Madsen

The conclusion of the program was Mark Lowe being the "Voice of an Eagle"

sharing what Devon's journey has been like going from Scout to Eagle.

The second segment of the evening was the presentation of awards:

First Betsy presented Devon with his Eagle Scout Medal.

Devon thought I might need tissues - he was so thoughtful.

It took a while (what seemed like forever to get the medal untied from the box)
Finally Betsy was able to pin the prestigious medal on Devon's uniform.

Which was followed by a huge hug.

I am so proud of Devon -

he deserves this award so very much

In return: Devon pinned his mother with the "Mother's Pin"

Next: Mark presented Devon with his Eagle Scout Certificate

and Devon presented him with the "Father's Pin"

and last, Devon presented Brandon White the Mentor Pin

Brother White has been Devon's Team Coach of the Varsity Team for the past 18 months

He was with Devon on the High Adventure.

After a few more awards, their was a brief video presentation of Devon's life in scouting. Following the ceremony, there was reception in the Cultural Hall.

There were some special pictures we forgot to take. We will have to get them later: especially Devon with all of his leaders.

The very happy mother with her son, Devon!

The food table

The cake

The history wall

Devon with Brother Wright

Devon and one of his best friends, Norman Stumler! They have been friends since we moved here in 2002.