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| Rendering of Justin Spelman's Eagle project |
A Bloomfield High School senior officially joined the ranks of an exclusive fraternity Sunday.
Justin Spelman of Troop 55 was given Scouting's top honor, earning the rank of Eagle Scout at a Court of Honor at Veteran's Park in Bloomfield.
Spelman's Eagle project was to build a flagpole and stone seating area at the historic Overackers Cemetery in Middlesex. His grandfather is buried there, and his family has had a summer place on Canandaigua Lake for years.
Making presentations at the Eagle Court of Honor were Nolan Yarger, Erie Trails District Executive, Laurie Newell with the Bloomfield Rotary Club, Troop 55's charter organization, Middlesex Town Supervisor David Adam, East Bloomfield Town Supervisor Fred Wille, Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan and State Senator Pam Helming.
Justin's father, Jim Spelman, was an Eagle Scout. He talked about what it means seeing his son join the ranks of Eagles 35 years later.
Also attending the ceremony was Don Beusman, who refers to himself as Justin's 87 year old fishing buddy.
In addition to the flagpole and seating area, Justin purchased flags to replace any that wear out over the next 15 years.
His Troop, Troop 55, is in the midst of celebrating its 100th anniversary.
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| A Scouting Life: Justin Spelman's journey from Tiger to Eagle |
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