A Georgia Girl in Germany

“In grateful tribute to the men and women whose generosity, devotion, and leadership have brought Scouting to the nation's youth and to honor all members of the Boy Scouts of America who in days of peace and times of peril have done their duty to God and their country this memorial was authorized by the Congress of the United States and erected in recognition of the fiftieth anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America.”

I never know how Zachary’s going to react to the idea of visiting someplace that I think would have special meaning for him. I was pleasantly surprised when I suggested finding the Boy Scout Memorial near the Washington Monument and the White House.

He was excited when we found the memorial, which stands on the site of the first Boy Scout Jamboree in 1937. The two larger figures represent Manhood and Womanhood, with the Boy Scout leading them into the future. The Boy Scout oath is engraved on the side of the statue’s pedestal.

We had done quite a bit of walking thus far (but weren’t done yet), so Zachary rested on one of the benches near the statue. Even the benches bore the Boy Scout logo with the fleur-de-lis -- what a nice touch!

Labels: Boy Scouts, Stateside visits, Zachary