Eagle Scout
Challenge
The foremost responsibility of an Eagle Scout is to live with
honor. To an Eagle Scout, honor is the foundation of all
character. He knows that "A Scout is trustworthy" is the very first
point of the Scout Law for a good reason. An Eagle Scout lives
honorable, not only because honor is important to him but because of
the vital significance of he example he sets for other Scouts. Living
honorably reflects credit on his home, his church, his troop, and his
community. May the white of the Eagle badge remind you to
always live with honor.
The second obligation of an Eagle Scout is loyalty. A Scout
is true to his family, Scout leaders, friends, school, and nation.
His loyalty to his troop and brother Scouts makes him pitch in and
carry his share of the load. All of these help to build the loyalty
that means devotion to community, to country, to one's own ideals,
and to God. Let the blue of the
Eagle badge always inspire your loyalty.
The third obligation of an Eagle Scout is to be courageous.
Courage has always been a quality by which mean measure
themselves and others. To a Scout, bravery means not only the
courage to face physical danger, but also the determination to stand
up for the right. Trusting in God, with faith in his fellowman, he
looks forward to each day, seeking his share of the world's work to
do. Let the red of the Eagle badge remind you always of
courage.
The fourth obligation of an Eagle Scout is to be cheerful.
To remind the Eagle Scout to always wear a smile, the red,
white, and blue ribbon is attached to the scroll of the
Second Class Scout award, which has its ends turned up in a smile.
The final responsibility of an Eagle Scout is service. The
Eagle Scout extends a helping hand to those who still toil up
Scouting's trail, just as others helped him in his climb to the
Eagle. The performance of the daily Good Turn takes on a new meaning
when he enters a more adult life of continuing service to others.
The Eagle stands as protector of the weak and helpless. He aids and
comforts the unfortunate and the oppressed. He upholds the rights of
others while defending his own. Hew will always "Be Prepared" to put
forth his best.
You deserve much credit for having achieved Scouting's highest
award. But war your award with humility, ever mindful that the Eagle
Scout is looked up to as an example. May the Scout Oath and the
Scout Law be your guide for tomorrow and onward.