Ronin has been actively participating in Cub Scouts since he was 8 years old but recently outgrew the program once he turned 11 years old. However, he went out with a bang by earning several awards at his last pack meeting a few days ago.
The biggest award he earned that evening was the Arrow of Light Award....it is the highest ranking award a Cub Scout can earn in the program. It is also the only award that is allowed on the Scout uniform when he turns twelve years of age.
A special ceremony was performed for Ronin...it was pretty cool. Chief Akela with his Guard, Guide, and Medicine Man showed up to do the honors. ;P
During the ceremony, Ronin was given a small leather pouch with a feather in it to symbolize the feather of an eagle.
In not so many words, the Indian said:
"This pouch with the eagle feather symbolizes that which had been given to eagles since the time of our ancestors, and it is perhaps the most difficult to understand. Like freedom, the eagle had to soar and survey the land beneath him; so too will you have the freedom to choose the goals in your life and pursue them with eagle's courage. Know who you are, where your powers lie, and use them to achieve your goals. You are to soar with the eagles."
The Indian then presented Ronin to the Scoutmaster....which position just happens to be held by his very own dad (who also happened to be working on duty at the time.) So when Ronin joins the older Scouting program, Jed will be his new leader. Pretty cool. :)
The seven rays of the Arrow of Light represent wisdom, courage, self-control, justice, faith, hope, and love.
We are very proud of this young man! Congrats, Ronin!
No comments:
Post a Comment