Please Pray

[perdidochas]

That is one of my nightmares--Scouts in an accident on the way to or from an event.

 

Praying for them and the Troop. 

[andysmom]

So very sorry.

Sending prayers for comfort and healing for their families, your troop and your community.

[revdmv]

Condolences to the scout's family and all in your troop, 

[Krampus]

I just popped my head back in to say thank you for the expressions of support. We held a vigil for the young man last night and his remembrance service is tomorrow night.

 

I have be honored with the task of delivering his eulogy. While I am finding the words relatively easy to come by, getting them on paper has been difficult.

 

Thank you again.

[Stosh]

I just popped my head back in to say thank you for the expressions of support. We held a vigil for the young man last night and his remembrance service is tomorrow night.

 

I have be honored with the task of delivering his eulogy. While I am finding the words relatively easy to come by, getting them on paper has been difficult.

 

Thank you again.

 

Let your heart talk rather than the paper.    That's why the words are easy to come by, getting them on paper is not as important as getting them into the hearts of those around you.... You'll do just fine, everyone here is sending along their prayers, how could it go wrong? 

[qwazse]

@@Krampus thanks for the update. Tonight will be significant. No doubt you'll find what the Good Lord has for you to say, and will say it well.

 

The more important thing is coaching the boys going forward as they find ways to remember their buddy and attend to his family. That's a matter of being attentive as time passes and nudging and encouraging in a quiet manner as time goes forward.

[MattR]

Sorry to hear this.

[Rick_in_CA]

Wow I just read this thread. I am so very sorry too hear your news. I can only imagine how hard this must be.

 

You and yours are in my thoughts and prayers.

[desertrat77]

Krampus, thanks for the update, and I'm sure your eulogy will be superb.     Our family is praying for you all.

[Tampa Turtle]

So so sorry. All of our worst fears realized. My Troop lost a beloved ex-Scout Master in his prime earlier this year and it deeply affected some boys and many adults. This is so much worse.

 

Boys grieve in many ways and they are not so good in processing their emotions. 

[OwaTaguSiam]

Sorry to read this, Krampus.  May your scouting family find comfort during this time and the time ahead

[Cambridgeskip]

My prayers are with you, your scouts and the family of the young man who passed away. I hope that you can all eventually find peace.

[SSF]

My deepest condolences. I'm so very sorry.

[Eagle94-A1]

Eternal rest grant unto him, oh Lord. And may perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.

 

Krampus,

 

I am so sorry for your loss.

[Krampus]

To All-

 

Just popping my head back in to give an update. For obvious reasons I am not giving details of what transpired.

 

Our Scout was lost last Friday on his way to an event. A second Scout was injured and is all right physically. We held vigils and a remembrance service in the past few days. The heeling is beginning but will clearly take time.

 

In all of this grief it has been tremendous to see the outpouring of support from all quarters. The troop rallied around the families and set up a support structure that will offer help and counselling. The CO has stepped in to provide counselling for the unit. The unit has set up a memorial fund in the name of our fallen Scout to raise money for other children to experience various activities who might not otherwise have the means. Our council exec stepped in and personally expedited the process to have the Spirit of the Eagle award conferred. He has also pulled out all the stops to make sure that the necessary paperwork for insurance, etc., that needs to get done can be done without an undue burden on the families.

 

Most amazing have been the Scouts and friends of this young man. I will never underestimate the strength that the bond of friendship has, not will I ever forget the depth of feeling and emotion that young people can have for one another in a crisis. they have been an example to follow.

 

Thanks for the prayers, the kind words and thoughts. While death is a natural part of life, I hope none of you ever have to experience the loss of a young man or woman in your unit. If you ever find yourself in this situation please feel free to reach out to me. I have found that talking with others who have lost a youth member has helped immensely. 

 

Thank you all for your support.