ANSON — Nick Gower of Anson recently earned Eagle Scout rank, the highest award in Scouting, during a ceremony held July 13 at the Garret Schenck School.
His Eagle Scout project was a benefit to the American Legion. The Tardiff-Belanger American Legion Post in Madison has a new, custom-made fire pit for the proper retirement of U.S. flags that have become faded, ripped or worn.
“I am so proud of Nick,” said Troop 481 Scoutmaster Darlene Taylor of Starks, according to a news release from Chuck Mahaleris, district chairman for the Kennebec Valley District of Scouting. “Every challenge that has come your way, you have conquered. Your project has been used to honor our nation’s flag. What a worthy project.”
Nick received congratulatory letters from local and national political officials, and also from leaders of veterans’ organizations like the Marine Corps League and the American Legion. Tricia Thurston, commander of the Department of Maine American Legion, presented Nick with a replica Eagle feather and a certificate from the organization.
Nick’s mother, Elizabeth Daisey, pinned the Eagle medal on her son’s uniform and he in turn presented her with roses and the Mother’s Pin for her support of his Scouting efforts. Nick also presented his father, Dustin Gower, with an Eagle Scout Father’s Pin.
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