ScoutingNews.Org reports that a memorial is being built in honor of the brave exhibition of scouting skills of so many and the tragic loss of life of four young scouts. In addition to paying homage to the boys, this fascinating article tells of the origin of the statue and it’s symbolic details.
Mid-America Council plans to install a replica of the exclusive McKenzie Statue at the entrance of the Mid-America Council – Durham Scout Center, as a tribute to not only the four young men, but also to the 120 others that personified the scouting movement that night with their heroic actions and compassion for their fellow Scouts.
Other McKenzie Statue Locations:
– Boy Scouts of Canada, National Office
- Central Region Council: Naperville, IL
- Dauch Service Center, Detroit Area Council: Detroit, MI
- Gerald R. Ford Council: Grand Rapids, MI
- Gilwell Park: England
- Great Sauk Trail Council: Ann Arbor, MI
- Greater Cleveland Council: Cleveland, OH
- Indianhead Council: St Paul, MN
- Middle Tennessee Council, Brentwood, TN
- Milwaukee County Council: Milwaukee, WI
- Occoneechee Council, Raleigh, NC
- Simon Kenton Council: Columbus, OH
- Southwest Michigan Area Council: Kalamazoo, MI
- University of Pennsylvania, PA – Winnebago Council: Waterloo, IA
There is a McKenzie Statue in front of the Cascade Pacific Council office also in Portland, OR.
Fitting that do something to recognize those young men.
This is the kind of news, that while the circumstances are not what we desire, the outcome has been good for Scouting.
Showing Scouts that truly exemplify the Oath Law. Being Prepared and understanding selfless service.
Great article.
Have a Great Scouting day!