Caitlyn DeLanoy, an Eagle Scout candidate from New Jersey, has created a granite and bronze statue memorial for three police K-9s that have died over the years.
While there are many memorials for fallen officers across New Jersey, this is the first dedicated to police dogs.
Learn more about this memorial from the News 12 website in the video below.
Scouts take flight on special aircraft
This summer, 20 Scouts from Troop 133 in Elyria, Ohio, had a unique opportunity to fly in a C-130H Hercules military plane with the 910th Airlift Wing out of Youngstown Air Reserve Base in Vienna Center, Ohio.
Jeff Bechtel, the troop’s assistant Scoutmaster and a retired Air Force reservist, came up with the idea for this two-hour training flight. For 10 of the Scouts, this was their first time flying, making the experience even more memorable.
Bechtel is already planning next year’s activity — a possible flight on a KC-135 refueler. He emphasizes the importance of Scouting in building character and leadership in today’s youth, especially in an age dominated by electronic entertainment.
Read more about this story from the Chronicle website.
Cub Scouts acknowledged for hard work
Cub Scout Pack 38 in Kentucky has been recognized by the Anderson County Fiscal Court in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, for its volunteer work. The group was highlighted in particular for its spring 2024 project, which involved cleaning up a local creek.
Rachel Linares and other adult leaders led nine Scouts and nine adults in collecting 18 bags of trash and large items from the creek. County Judge Executive Orbrey Gritton praised the group for their ongoing efforts and for instilling strong values in the Scouts.
Pack 38 has been active for more than 60 years, and they plan to work on more community service projects in the fall.
Read more about this story from the Anderson News website.
Scout raises money to honor K-9 officers
Sam Callery, a 15-year-old from Troop 770 in Castle Rock, Colorado, raised $5,000 in one day to donate a plaque honoring all K-9 officers in the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
This effort is part of his Eagle Scout service project. He aims to raise $15,000 to fund a life-size K-9 statue for the sheriff’s office. So far, he has raised $7,000. The plaque will reside at the Douglas County Justice Center.
Sam’s initiative has received recognition from county commissioners and Sheriff Darren Weekly, who have all praised it.
Learn more about this story from the Denver Gazette website.
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