We were thrilled to be a part of this special day and of his scouting life. Clay and Ryan have had many fun adventures together in and out of scouting and Ryan has very much become like our "other" son. Ron took Ryan under his wing and has worked with him over the last couple of years on merit badges, advancements and just growing up.
Ryan with his parents, Cathy and John. We've gotten to be friends with them both and have thoroughly enjoyed being around them. John has been instrumental in helping Clay and Ryan (and other interested scouts) with a mutlitude of merit badges.
Ryan served as Clay's Honor Escort at his ceremony a few short months ago and today Clay served as Ryan's Honor Escort. 
Ryan and his mom, Cathy, asked if I would read a mother's recognition and then, to Ron's surprise, Ryan gave him the Eagle Scout "mentor" pin in a very touching and tear-filled part of the ceremony. 
It is rare in 13 year olds to see emotion, but Ryan led the entire group in needing Kleenex when he choked up as he gave Ron the pin and explained how he had made a difference in his life, scouting and life in general. Needless to say, Ron was very honored.
Ryan and his mom, Cathy, asked if I would read a mother's recognition and then, to Ron's surprise, Ryan gave him the Eagle Scout "mentor" pin in a very touching and tear-filled part of the ceremony. It is rare in 13 year olds to see emotion, but Ryan led the entire group in needing Kleenex when he choked up as he gave Ron the pin and explained how he had made a difference in his life, scouting and life in general. Needless to say, Ron was very honored.
It was a beautiful ceremony! 
Cathy and John did a terrific job and we are thrilled to have been a part!
Cam, Clay, Ryan and Hunter
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