The Challenger Flag

[theGinsue]

Pardon me for my baited breath! (That means I'm waiting anxiously.)

[Roger]

The Flag arrives.


Unpacking the flag.


Mounting the flag to its pole.

[Roger]

Flying the colors.



Presenting the colors.


Posting the colors.

[Roger]

Taking the oath. My son's on the right.


Eagle Scout neckerchief presentation, by Mom. I'm in the back there.


Retiring the colors.

[Roger]

My son on the right and his friend on the left. The two new Eagles. His friend has joined the Marines and ships out very soon for basic training.


Our five newest Eagles. Three of them have yet to hold their Court of Honor.

[Roger]

The presence of the Challenger Flag drew cheers and tears. When people learned the story they were truly touched.

This is a National Treasure.



Eagles all. The adults had to get in on it.

[theGinsue]

Very nice (and man is your son tall). I think it's especially nice that mom got to present/place the neckerchief; that brought her into the experience and will ensure your son remembers her as a part of the ceremony for the rest of his life.

What, no tears from Dad? I'm calling a foul on that one!

[Marlin]

Just for the record; I am not that tall.

[theGinsue]

The presence of the Challenger Flag drew cheers and tears. When people learned the story they were truly touched.

This is a National Treasure.

That is an understatement. The flag, THAT FLAG, must always be treated with extra special reverence.

Eagles all. The adults had to get in on it.

Deservedly so! (I noticed that you are staying towards the back - by your sons side!)

[Roger]

My son is almost 19. He is 6' 2" or 6" 3" were not sure which. I still have a little on him.

He graduated from high school in May of this year with the equivalent of two years of college. He is now in college. They liked his 3.85 GPA. He only has two years or less to a BA.

Because he's an Eagle Scout, his friend will put on two stripes on graduation from boot camp.