STRONG – Benjamin Fisher Butterfield of Phillips was presented Scouting’s highest honor during a ceremony held in Strong on Veterans Day Nov. 11.
Scout leader Ken Flagg presented the Eagle Scout medal to Ben’s mother Sheila Butterfield which pinned the award to her son’s chest at the Strong Methodist Parish House. Ben had earned enough merit badges to earn three Eagle palms in addition to the Eagle rank-15 beyond the amount required for Eagle.
The ceremony also was a time to honor and recognize veterans who were present including Flagg and Ben’s father Robert Butterfield.
It was appropriate that his ceremony be held on Veterans Day as his Eagle Scout project was the restoration of a historic cemetery in Phillips that included the final resting place of veterans of military actions dating back to the Civil War. They deserve the work Ben put in to honor them.
“My favorite thing about Scouting is all of the opportunity it provides,” Ben said.
US Senator Susan Collins sent a representative and other political leaders sent letters praising Ben on his achievement.
Way to go young man. Aim high.
Congratulations to the entire family. What an accomplishment! Very refreshing to read good news!
Congratulations Ben and to the entire family.This award is such an honor and accomplishment and one to be very proud of and we are very proud of you!!!
Congratulations Ben!
What an accomplishment! Your a very special young man and we are all proud of you!
Well done Ben. Hard work pays off everytime. Congrats from the Bouchards
Such a high achievement and he doesn’t even get a good picture of him wearing it, for shame.
Although I suppose he could be camera-shy.
Congratulations, anyways. It’s good to see young people nowadays working hard for their achievements rather than simply waiting to be handed a ribbon of participation.
Cheers,
Shamus