Thank you for making me the man I am today. If I can be even half the man you were I will have lived a full and great life. Leader Of Scouts by Mark Gregory Leader of scouts, by lake and glen, You taught us to be kind to men. Nature’s beauty, you helped us see, In every flower, leaf, and tree. In fields we roamed, by rivers clear, With every season, you drew us near. The mountains grand, the valleys low, Scouting helped us learn and grow. Your gentle spirit, calm and wise, Beneath the open, endless skies, Inspired us all to ‘be prepared’ To ‘do our best’ and always care. Though now you’ve gone, your presence stays, In each sunrise’s golden blaze. In every rustling, whispering breeze, In every forest’s ancient trees. For in your love of nature’s grace, You have left an indelible trace. A legacy of wonder, free, In every Scout, you’ll always be. Gone Home, but not forgotton.