Tonight I had the honor and the privilege with my sweet wife to go to an Eagle Court of Honor. We had been invited by one of the boys to attend. This was not just any court of honor, and not just an Eagle Court of Honor, but an Eagle Court of Honor for 12 boys in the same ward. President Adrián Ochoa was there, the 2nd counselor from the Young Men General Presidency of the Church. He also serves in the BSA. There was also a real live Bald Eagle that was there, and there was a presentation done about the bald Eagle. What an inspiring sight to see these young men all receive their Eagle Scout award at the same time.
I am grateful to my mom and dad for helping inspire me to go out and get my Eagle Scout. It has served me well in my life and it continues to guide me with honor after all these years. It has now been 22 years since I received that award.
I am grateful for the opportunity that I had as well to see a full presentation on our Nation's bird and a little bit about our nation and why the Eagle was chosen to represent us. I love our great nation and am truly proud to be an American and proud to be an Eagle Scout. I wish that everyone could be an Eagle Scout and to have the pride in our nation that it deserves. May we love Her and serve Her ever so that we may always have the blessings of Freedom that She offers each of us.
