During this 100th year of scouting Patrick Brown, Michael Mullen and Tighe Ratcliffe were honored as Eagle Scouts at the Troop 1 Seekonk Eagle Court of Honor on Sunday, July 25, at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs parish.
The Guest Speaker, John Hopkins, a well-loved Assistant Troop Leader, congratulated scouts for “making a good noise” and encouraged them to continue to do so as they live the scout law and exemplify the character of an Eagle Scout. His speech was peppered with lyrics and guitar strumming to the song Good Noise by singer/song writer John Gorka which brought warmth and charm to the formal ceremony. Hopkins was met with big smiles followed by applause from the new Eagle Scouts, friends, family, and town and state officials after he sung:
“Tell me the truth what are you living for, tell me why, why are you near, 'cause if you cannot make yourself a good noise, tell me what you're doing here....”
Hopkins shared the number of badges and honors earned, favorite scout memories and details of each young man’s Eagle Scout project. Patrick Brown conducted a multi community collection drive to benefit the Haven of Grace Ministries of Woonsocket, RI. Michael Mullen lead scouts in providing house numbers for homes in Seekonk that were either missing numbers or were hard to identify; now it is easier for emergency personnel to find a home in an emergency. Tighe Ratcliffe worked with Community Autism Resources to coordinate a training seminar for babysitters, grandparents and other caregivers of children on the autism spectrum.
Proud parents bestowed the items that complete the Eagle Scout uniform and distinguish their sons from their fellow scouts. Only 4% of youth who join Boy Scouts attain the highest rank of Eagle Scout. Mothers carefully pinned the Eagle medals on their sons’ breast pockets and fathers had the honor of adding the neckerchief to their uniforms. The scouts honored their parents and mentors with pins as well.
Each of the boys was also presented with a flag that was flown over the United States Capital on a special day in their lives, two scouts received flags flown over the White house on birthdays and the third on the day he officially became an Eagle Scout.
CAR wishes Tighe all the best and continued success in life.
Ratcliffe for completing his Eagle Scout requirements for Troop One of Seekonk MA. Tighe is a person with Autism and also ran our He also ran the