Court of Honor celebrates three Malden Eagle Scouts

Special to The Advocate

Scout Troop 603 in Malden celebrated its three newest Eagle Scouts with a Court of Honor at the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge on Oct. 18. The Court of Honor recognizes those who have earned scouting’s highest rank. The following scouts were recognized:

James Gage started scouts in fourth grade, saying it opened his eyes to service, adventure and challenge. He credited scouting for providing experiences he wouldn’t have had otherwise, adding that the best part was taking the journey with his brother Scott. For his eagle project, James created a sensory garden at Coytemore Lea Park.

Scott Gage credited his scouting journey with teaching valuable lessons about leadership, perseverance and service, which helped shape who he is today. For his eagle project, Scott built flag-retirement boxes for all three fire stations in Malden, providing a respectful and convenient way for people in the community to retire flags.

Steven Lawrence comes from a family with deep ties to scouting and described earning Eagle Scout as fulfillment of a long-standing goal. An active volunteer at St. Joseph’s Parish in Malden, Steven built a pair of picnic tables to enhance the outdoor area at the parish for his Eagle Scout project.

Speakers for the event included Troop 603 Scoutmaster Steve Ciampa, Mayor Gary Christenson and Ward 6 Councillor Stephen Winslow. Mayor Christenson presented Steve, James and Scott with citations on behalf of the City of Malden for their achieving the rank of Eagle Scout and their sense of civic responsibility. He congratulated them on their leadership and commitment to the community and on a job well done!

Scouting prepares young people for lives of impact and purpose. For more information about Malden Scout Troop 603, email assistant Scoutmaster Jason Altieri at sl***********@***il.com.