As much as I love to be out taking pictures, it is always more special when you are shooting something you care about or believe in. Today was one of those times. I was blessed with an invitation to another Troop 3 Eagle Court of Honor. This time around it was for #144 of Troop 3 - Wesley Humphrey.
I've been fortunate to have been hanging around Troop 3 since my son joined the troop in 2003 (or so). He is #142. Troop 3 has been Chartered since 1919 and is one of the longest running troops in Central Illinois.
The first time I remember meeting Wesley was in the parking lot getting ready to go on a camping trip. Wesley was still a Webelos scout and was attending the campout as a visitor. Troop 3 holds one of these campouts every year so that Webelos and their parents can attend and see if they would like to join Troop 3 after crossover. Wesley and his dad - Chuck - both attended. I think we went cabin camping (it was December) at an old scout camp on the outskirts of Peoria.
In the spring after, the Humphrey's became members of Troop 3. Chuck later became a scoutmaster for a year or two.
Wesley progressed through the ranks, all the while keeping active in school, working as a paper boy (to pay his way to Japan) and doing other fun things boys like to do. Wesley, did well and today was rewarded. Wesley is also a staff member this year at the Youth Leadership Training at the scout camp.
Congrats to Wesley and the rest of the Humphrey household!
20090517 Wesley Humphrey - Eagle Scout - Images by Alan Look
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