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4 MAY 18, 2022
Windward Scout Receives Medal For Saving Lost Couple, Dog During Hike
(From left) Logan Henderson, David King and Derrick Djou of Boy Scouts of Troop 311, sponsored by St. John Vianney Church in Kailua, pose for a photo. PHOTO COURTESY TROOP 311
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Christian School in Kailua, David transferred to Puna- hou School and has been with the troop for two years.
ing Cal Maritime Academy majoring in marine transpor- tation. I enjoy everything the outdoors has to offer, often hunting, surfing or spear fish- ing in my free time.
gested building a stretcher and Smokey was successful- ly carried out.
After helping the lost couple and their dog off the trail, David told his mother, “Mom, I think we did some- thing really good today.”
Troop 311 leaders empha- size that they’re very proud of David and the amazing job he did that day — help- ing to problem-solve a situa- tion, with a positive attitude and smile. He followed the Scout oath to be physically strong and mentally awake. He incorporated Scout law to be helpful, friendly, cour- teous, kind and cheerful.
“For my Eagle Project, I designed and hand-built 200 desk shields in the peak of the COVID pandemic for Pū‘ōhala Elementary School to provide protection for both the students and teachers,” Logan states.
The Medal of Merit is awarded to Scouts who have performed some act of mer- itorious service above and beyond what is normally expected of a youth or adult member of the organization. In addition, the American Legion Auxiliary presented David with a Youth Hero Award, his story will be published in Women’s World magazine this month and in Boys Life magazine’s June/ July issue.
As a matter of fact, being a Scout plays a major role in the lives of members of Troop 311.
Meanwhile, 18-year-old Troop 311 Eagle Scout Der- rick Djou attends Hawai‘i Baptist Academy.
A former student at Trinity
For example, 17-year-old Eagle Scout Logan Hen- derson states, “I’ve been in Boy Scouts ever since cub scouts, starting at 5 years old as a tiger cub. I will be attend-
“My favorite sports and activities are judo, wrestling, swimming and going to the gym. For my Eagle Project, I painted a mural at St. Timo- thy’s Episcopal Church pre- school,” Derrick states.
For info, visit scouting.org.
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