A memorial to Veterans from all branches of our nation’s military was unveiled at a moving ceremony at the Vogelson Regional Branch Saturday afternoon. Eagle Scout Christian Drinkwater coordinated the installation of the tribute as his Eagle Scout project
“We are proud to dedicate Camden County’s newest memorial to our Veterans, and at the same time recognize the young man who made it possible,” said Camden County Freeholder Ian Leonard, liaison to the Camden County Library System. “Christian approached us with his vision for a Veterans Memorial at the library’s main branch, and we thank him for his commitment to our nation’s heroes.”
Voorhees Mayor Michael R. Mignogna spoke at the event, along with Freeholder Leonard, who also served as emcee. Camden County Deputy Freeholder Director Ed McDonnell, liaison to the county’s Veterans Affairs Office, participated as well as Freeholder Michelle Gentek, Voorhees Deputy Mayor, Harry A. Platt, State Assemblyman Whip Wilson, The Reverend Floyd White, Director of Camden County’s Veterans Affairs and Lieutenant Colonel Al Bancroft USMC (Ret.), who has worked with Veterans Affairs for years. Linda Devlin, Director of the Camden County Library System, helped organize Saturday’s event, which was attended by Christian’s family and members of his church.
The completion of an Eagle Scout Service Project is a requirement of attaining the rank of Eagle in the Boy Scouts. The service project must demonstrate leadership while benefitting the community. Christian Drinkwater’s Eagle Scout Service Project displays the logos of all six of our nation’s branches of the military along with the phrase “those who gave all” above the tribute.
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