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I agree that they cant deny a ECOH. And it is strange how they had no problem signing off on Eagle and now have and issue with COH. This is what I want to get to the bottom of. I can see why National wouldn't want to get involved. When I find out exactly what the ridiculous reason is I will contact National. There was one guy in particular that just gave my son a really hard time and even caused a fight because he got insulted for asking how we could speed up the process to get his Eagle project done. It was so crazy. I actually had to laugh because it was a mere question. So, I suspect this person is the reason for this. Why he has to make things so crazy and picks out certain boys from the crowd is beyond me. But my son has been singled out here and for reasons that I will get to the bottom of. This guy should not be involved with scouting whats so ever and should be dismissed. What is a DE? District Executive? oh and I believe it was council that denied it. Yes, Im going to plan my own ECOH. These certain individuals I wouldnt want them to be a part of my circle thats for sure. To sign off on the paperwork and deny a COH to any Eagle is atrocious!! despicable and shows very little character. I will take your advice and find out who these people are. Thank you.

Hey, No the SM is not refusing. Unfortunately I do not have all the details myself as of yet. Im working on getting that information. Basically I can tell you that the SM Told my son Last night that he and an official stood up for my son and fought on his behalf to have the COH. But ( what I guess) to be the council, straight out denied it. My son did initiate the contact months ago. There was no reply from anyone up until last night. The Troop contacts all Eagles after they make eagle and initiates it moving forward. So thats why I said, we sat here for months with no correspondence from the troop at all. I personally think thats really rude. I mean, here we are, not knowing whats going on. How are we supposed to know what to do moving forward if no one tells us? Next, he was going to meetings after he became Eagle. But let me tell you that most all of the Eagles do not participate afterwards for various reasons like going away to college, Work schedules etc. My sons college schedule did not allow him to continue to participate in events and meetings. The reason I said "deserves" is because everything that I have looked up regarding this matter and on the BSA website suggests and says that a COH is a right and honor given to all Eagles. In doing this search for my answer to "Denial of COH" I happened to stumble upon this forum in hopes to find some kind of answer to this situation. Next, You do not know my son. Please do not assume he can take and handle this type of conversation. He is dumbfounded by this and has no words for this situation. And yes, I agree, a simple ceremony is great but how to make that happen exactly is what Im also trying to figure out.

No change in leadership. Although a council member passed away recently, he would've been the hard a** to do something like this. lol But alas, hes not around anymore. His name was Al and gave everyone a HARD time about things. I am going to go to District. I will even go to Corporate if necessary. We are just flabbergasted that after all this hard work for years and the love that my son had for it, that they will not give him his COH that he deserves. Disgusting I think. LOL... I love your sense of humor. I think I will do a cook out. But alas, how to contact the boys and get this thing going... lol

Yes a COH is a troop function. The troop always has the COH for their Eagles at the Elks lodge. They've been doing it that way for years. So the "design" thing is the same throughout the troop. Discrimination. It may very well be. IDK until I get to the bottom of this. I wish I could give you the full story. This is what we found out last night and there was no detail as to why. Thank you for the information. I will contact the District Advancement Committee. Yes thats what My Son wants. We sat here for 9 months wondering what the heck was going on. No contact at all. JUst a few days ago, My son Contacted the SM by email to find out what we were going to do with the COH. The SM reply was : "Theres a lot that has gone on, we need to sit down and talk" With that said, they talked at the library last night. Basically no reason was given for the Denial of the COH. The SM said he did pull for him as well as a top official. He gave him his medal and pins and certificate (in a plastic bag) and that was it.

Yes, it is the COH. He has already had his BOR in October. He passed. He is an Eagle. His troop takes full responsibility. and does special ECOH as needed. He was just notified last night that they are denying the COH for reasons they will not say.

Actually where I am from here on Long Island. The Troop arranges it as well as sends out notification letters to certain congressman etc etc and the troop prepares plaques etc for that time. I have reached out to a council member and will be continuing to seek answers as to why they denied it, names, etc. Its a complete outrage. My son has been in scouts since being a tiger and has been nothing but respectful. As well as working so hard on his Eagle project. This may be some form of discrimination and if so there is going to be hell to pay. I also dedicated much of my time to (10) years) to scouting.

My son fulfilled and completed Eagle. A very proud moment for my son. It had been 9 months since becoming eagle. When he didn’t know what was going on he contacted his SM and when he did his SM wanted to meet with him. At that meeting he was told that he was denied a court of honor and would not give the reasons why. Everything I look up about this tells me that it is his right to have a court of honor after being awarded Eagle. Now I need answers to this very disturbing subject