Boy Scout Troop 849 - Eagle Charge

Troop 849
Manhattan Beach, CA
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Eagle Charge

I have the honor to give you the Eagle Scout charge on the occasion of your elevation to the highest rank in Scouting. The Boy Scouts of all nations constitute one of the most wholesome and significant movements in the world's history.

You have been counted worthy of this high rank in the Boy Scouts of America. All who know you rejoice in your achievement. Your position, as you well know, is one of honor and responsibility. You are a marked man. As an Eagle Scout you have assumed a solemn obligation to do your duty to God to country, to your fellow Scouts and to mankind in general.

This is a great undertaking. As you live up to your obligations you bring honor to yourself and to your brother Scouts. Your responsibility goes beyond your fellow Scouts; it extends to your country and your God. America has many good things to give you and to give to your children after you; but these things depend for the most part on the quality of her citizens. Our country has had a great past. You can help make make the future still greater.

I charge you to undertake your citizenship with a solemn dedication. Be a leader, but lead only towards the best. Lift up every task you do and every office you hold to the high level of service to God and to your fellow man. So live and serve that these who know you, will be inspired to the finest living. We have too many who use their strength and their brains to exploit others and to gain selfish ends.

I charge you to be among those who dedicate their skills and ability to the common good. Build America on the solid foundations of clean living, honest work, unselfish citizenship and reverence for God. Then, whatever others may do, you will leave behind a record you may be justly proud.