While attending the Boy Scout Jamboree, Larry was notified on July 28, 2010 that he had been chosen as an inductee into the BSA 100th Anniversary National Hall of Leadership. Larry has been Scoutmaster of Windsor’s Boy Scout Troop 41 for the past 41 years. While Larry has received many scouting awards, including the Silver Beaver Award and the God and Service Award, the Hall of Leadership is the most prestigious. The following is a description of the Hall of Leadership.
“The BSA 100th Anniversary National Hall of Leadership is not a hall or building in the traditional sense, but its purpose is just as significant. The National Hall of Leadership provided an opportunity for anyone to recognize outstanding leadership by a Scout, registered leader or Scouting volunteer who made a significant difference in the life of another by the extraordinary service they have given and the Scouting virtues they have modeled. The National Hall of Leadership was created as part of our 100th Anniversary Celebration to gather these powerful stories and share the significant and positive impact Scouting leadership has on the quality of life in the communities we serve. And, wow, more than 7,000 nominations shared amazing and inspiring stories! All nomination stories will be part of the BSA 100th Anniversary archive at the National Scouting Museum. One individual was selected from each council to represent all the nominees of their council and the gift of leadership given by the Scouts and scouters of that council to the communities they serve each year. Our country will never outgrow the need for thoughtful leadership, and will never outgrow the need for individuals who choose to live their lives by the Scout Oath and Law... and teach others to do the same. As we head into our next century, our Scouts and Scouters will still be there to lead the way, just as we have for the past 100 years!”
Larry and our four grandsons at the Eagle Scout Ceremony of the youngest. All four are Eagle Scouts from his troop. In the picture from left are Logan Wright, Joey Powell, Jacob Craig and Andrew Powell. Larry is the old guy in the center.
On August 27, 1960, I married Thurman at Anderson Methodist Church in Perquimans County.
