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Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta Congratulates Five Eagle Scouts from Boy Scout Troop 888 of St. James

School & Education, Local News, Community, Charity & Cause

By Published: June 07 2017

LongIsland.com

Trotta: "This is a tremendous honor to be bestowed on these young men."

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Suffolk County Legislator with Boy Scout Troop 888’s five new Eagle Scouts.

Photo by: Office of Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta

Smithtown, NY – June 7, 2017 – Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta attended the Eagle Scout Court of Honor to recognize Boy Scout Troop 888’s five new Eagle Scouts. The scouts successfully completed their community service projects, obtained the required merit badges and demonstrated their leadership skills so they were awarded the rank of Eagle Scout at their Court of Honor on June 3 at the St. Lutheran Church in St. James.
 
“This is a tremendous honor to be bestowed on these young men, and it is an award that they will have for the rest of their lives. They have made their families, scout leaders, fellow scouts, and the entire county very proud,” said Suffolk County Legislator Robert Trotta.
 
Pictured at the Eagle Scout Court of Honor are from left: Alexander Felice, Alex Caporale, Gunnar Johansson, Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta, Kevin Carlson and Nick Sanders.