Monrovia Troop 66 Holds 10th Court of Honor

On a sunny Sunday morning, overlooking the San Pedro Harbor, aboard the SS Lane Victory four Boy Scouts belonging to Monrovia Troop 66 received their rank of Eagle Scout along with numerous other Scouts who received their ranks and awards. This is the 5th Eagle Scout for Troop 66. The SS Lane Victory is an American Victory-class cargo ship used in World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam War. The ship was preserved in 1989 to serve as a museum ship in the San Pedro area of Los Angeles, California. As a rare surviving Victory ship, she was designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark. Christopher Scott who represents the SS Lane Victory, who made this happen for our Troop is the Department head - special event coordinator, movie/film contract manager; Chairman - D-Day 70th anniversary. Consulate General of France;

Homeland security liaison to Dept of Defense agencies / exercises and training operations for the SS Lane Victory. We want to thank you and your crew for making this event possible.

Troop 66 Eagle Scouts were presented their Eagle medals by their parents and each mom pinned the medal on their son’s chest. It was a moving experience for each family to be a part of their son’s journey and to see it come to fruition after years of hard work, service, and devotion to the BSA program. Congratulations on earning your Eagle rank Tyler Ford, Nicholas Milazzo, Luca Ammon and Scott Reynolds. Lighting the Eagle candle today was Troop 66’s 1st Eagle Scout Alexander Gallivan.

Troop 66 had the distinct pleasure in awarding and recognizing the following Scouts who advanced in rank due to their hard work and dedication. Scouts who advanced to the rank of Scout are James Rangel Vierra, Micah Beltran, Charles Gerringer & William Wysock Jr.

Scouts advancing to Tenderfoot are James Rangel Vierra, Micah Beltran, Charles Gerringer & William Wysock Jr. Scouts advancing to 2nd Class are James Rangel Vierra, and Maxwell Rily. Next, we have two Scouts who advanced to the rank of 1st Class, James Rangel Vierra and Maxwell Rily. The First-Class rank represents a significant step on the Eagle Trail. First Class Scouts have learned to abide by the code to which a true and mature Scout is forever bound, his personal honor and the Scout Oath and Law. Next, Troop 66 recognized and awarded Kendon Beltran the Rank of Star Scout and Christopher Gallivan the Rank of Life Scout. These two young men are well on their way to earning their Eagle.

Our Court of Honor was opened by our Senior Patrol Leader and Master of Ceremony Life Scout Stefin Bank. Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Life Scout Degas M. Peters resided over the Honor Guard and led the Pledge of Allegiance, Scout Oath and Law. Patrol Leader for the Toxic Penguins and 1st Class Scout James Rangel Vierra honored our Scout Leaders who have “Gone Home” with a heart-warming poem and having the audience stand while Amazing Grace was played on the bagpipes.

Thank you to Troop 66 leaders who made this possible ASM Sam Kurutz, ASM William Wysock, Committee Chair Rhonda Aponno, Treasurer Diana Rangel Vierra, and ASM Mitch Rily. Your dedication to our youth is unmatched and appreciated. There is nothing stronger than the heart of a volunteer.