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Just remembered. Cuyahoga Lodge #17 and I have all the patches other things like sashes from those days.
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I never made it as a scout,but as an adult was able to do my ordeal and make Brotherhood with my son. Just happen to be wearing my lodge t shirt today. Haven't worn that for years.
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Eagle scout and order of the Arrow. Also God and country award. 50's and 60's.
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Must have been 65 or 66 for me. Was one of the most memorable experiences of my youth; the night out alone, the work day creosoting buildings, the silent swim and the bonfire ceremony with the three shoulder slaps from the ceremonial chief.
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That don't happen any more Bruce. It has been woosyfied. Too bad, that used to be real powerful ceremony.
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Tapped out at the campfire, after dark. Walked for what seemed like miles and miles until you were lost and exhausted. You were then told to sleep on the ground without gear. Retrieved the next morning and you worked all day fixing up the camp. Little water and one P&J sandwich. Were not allowed to speak.
Then the ceremony that night.
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Yep, a great thrill as I remember as a youth to be chosen and my ordeal was as Custer described it. I remember we hiked up a mountain (probably a hill but my memory says: "mountain!") in the dark for the ceremony at the end and the Chief grabbed me and whispered:"(secret oath)-repeat it!" and I respond: "(secret oath)-repeat it!" And he snaps""what ar ya a wise guy?!" I was just nervous!
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life and brotherhood this is so fitting a friend of mine and i were justing telling stories a coffee yesterday about OA.
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OA-Brotherhood member....lead the N A dance team for years with my best friend Jerry who was a Vigil member and an Eagle Scout.
I was a Life, cause I was too fat to get through the Fitness merit badge.
Loved Scouts, Explorers, and the OA
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Yes I remember it well. I am a eagle scout, brotherhood of OA, earned the heroism award for saving my fathers life. I am now the cub master for my youngest sons cub scout pack.
Boy scouts open many doors for me when I was young. I learned many of the skills I use out hunting from boy scouts.
I am still a scout and will always be a scout. I glad my youngest loves it and we are enjoying the 100 year celibration(sp).
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