Reaching the rank of Eagle Scout requires years of dedication and hard work. In addition to 21 required merit badges, each Scout must complete an extensive service project that he plans, organizes, leads, and manages. On average, each Scout conducts 167 service hours as part of that project. In 2008 alone, that translated to $16 million in service to communities across America.
This cache is part of a nationwide geocaching series called “Cache to Eagle” that showcases these special contributions.
This cache highlights a new "living war memorial" in the City of Federal Way. When this Eagle Scout learned that the city had no war memorial, he worked with city officials to locate a place to honor its fallen soldiers. Three oak trees were planted at Saghalie park to honor the three soldiers from Federal Way who have died in combat in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars, and a memorial plaque was placed at the base of each tree.
Shown above is a picture of the Federal Way Mayor, Skip Priest, speaking at the dedication ceremony held on Saturday, May 12, 2012. The ROTC from Federal Way High performed the flag ceremony, and representatives from each of the soldiers' families shared pictures and spoke about their fallen loved one. This project is just the beginning. Thanks to the efforts of this Scout, Federal Way now has a location to honor its sons and daughters who have served this country.
Over its first 100 years, Scouting has provided missions of hours of service to communities across America. For our 100th Anniversary, we’re celebrating that legacy with special service opportunities through “A Year of Celebration, A Century of Making a Difference.” You can join us, and even earn a commemorative patch! Visit “www.Scouting.org/100years” to learn more.
You can earn the Cache to Eagle patch by finding all 12 Pacific Harbors Council's “Cache to Eagle” geocaches. In each Cache to Eagle cache is a point of the Scout Law. When you find all twelve caches, email the list of cache numbers and points of the Scout Law (e.g. Cache #1, Friendly, Cache #2, Reverent, etc.), to me, PHC Geocaching, and you will receive Cache to Eagle patch. Don’t forget to send your mailing address. Visit the Pacific Harbors Council website for more details and list of the other Cache to Eagle cache locations.