James Cornwall - Eagle Scout

 Last night dad and I were able to attend the Eagle Scout Court of Honor for James Cornwall.  It was a lovely event held at a nature center near their home.  There was a touching video to start the evening, a pictorial documentation of James' life. What was evident from birth to now is his infectious smile.  I got choked up several times, very well done, great music!!!  Dad was able to participate, giving remarks on  the rank of Eagle.  In my opinion (and in several others that mentioned it to me) dad did an awesome job. They had had an eagle roll call at the beginning of the court of honor.  This was something I hadn't seen before.  They had every Eagle in the room stand, state their name, how they knew James and announce the year they got their Eagle.  Even though dad was the oldest (he didn't announce what year, just what president had signed his certificate (Richard Nixon), he looked fit, trim and handsome and looked like one of the younger adults (at least to me - just look at him in the picture below).  It had been beautifully planned and executed.  I loved the scout master telling about some of their adventures and James' own remarks and the giving out of the mentor pin and the parent pins.  Megan had flown in from Washington to surprise him, and Justin and Dani were such great helpers.  I particularly loved James great hugs.  He is such an outstanding young man.  Way to go JAMES!!!