On June 12th, four Boy Scouts lost their lives while attending camp. What started out as a time of fun, fellowship, and Scouting turned out to be a devistating day for many. With a nation full of grief, our hearts and prayers go out to the families of the four boys.
The boys we are honoring are:
The boys we are honoring are:
Aaron Eilerts, 14, of Eagle Grove, Iowa Josh Fennen, 13, of Omaha, Nebraska
Sam Thomsen, 13, of Omaha, Nebraska Ben Petrzilka, 14, of Omaha, Nebraska
Sam Thomsen, 13, of Omaha, Nebraska Ben Petrzilka, 14, of Omaha, Nebraska
Within each of your families, units, religious organizations, and shools, please take a moment, in silence, to remember them and their families.
In order to assist them, The Spirit of Scouting is seeking to raise $40,000 to offset the funeral costs for the brave, well deserving Scouts. Please strongly consider donating. Every little bit helps. The families of these boys are hurting and have suffered a great loss. It is our hope that we, as a Scouting community, can help by removing the financial burden as greatly as possible.
Donations can be made through August 31st securely through the Internet by PayPal, or by mailing a check to:
In order to assist them, The Spirit of Scouting is seeking to raise $40,000 to offset the funeral costs for the brave, well deserving Scouts. Please strongly consider donating. Every little bit helps. The families of these boys are hurting and have suffered a great loss. It is our hope that we, as a Scouting community, can help by removing the financial burden as greatly as possible.
Donations can be made through August 31st securely through the Internet by PayPal, or by mailing a check to:
Alum Creek Church
Attn: The Spirit of Scouting
6526 South Old State Rd.
Lewis Center, Ohio 43035
Attn: The Spirit of Scouting
6526 South Old State Rd.
Lewis Center, Ohio 43035
(Please note 100% of the proceeds raised will go directly to the families.)
The Spirit of Scouting is not affiliated with any council, unit, or enitity of the BSA.
