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PHOTO: Jeremy Croft led other Scouts and friends in building five large wooden planters for the town of Oakland replacing the old rusted tricycle planters. (Jennifer Croft photo)
WATERVILLE – Jeremy Tilson Croft, of Sidney, received Scouting’s Eagle Scout rank during a ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 4, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The son of Jennifer and Devin Croft, he is the fourth of their children to earn the Eagle rank.
Family, friends, and Scouts from Troop 417 and Troop 401 were on hand to watch the culmination of years of work.
Troop 401 Scoutmaster Eric Handley said, “Jeremy is the guy that wants to be out doing! Jeremy is in his element outside, camping, playing soccer, hiking and just doing.” A milestone in Croft’s Scouting career was a visit to Gettysburg and other historic sites last year with other Scouts.
Jennifer Croft placed the Eagle pin on her son. His brother Tayler became an Eagle in 2016, Cameron in 2017 and Tieran in 2018.
“Scouting has been a wonderful addition to our family,” Jennifer said. “It has taught our boys skills and principles that have already benefited them in their life. They all have learned to love camping and the outdoors, they have learned new things through their merit badges, and have learned how to be better citizens through serving in our community. Devin and I have been adult leaders, and Devin was a merit badge counselor throughout the years. We have been able to help other scouts learn these principles as well. Our family has been grateful for the opportunity scouting has given us to be a part of our community.”
Croft is a sophomore at Messalonskee High School in Oakland and an assistant senior patrol leader for Troop 401.
Jeremy Croft recites the Scout Oath during the opening of his Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony on Jan. 4 (above). Jennifer Croft pins the Eagle Scout medal on her son’s uniform while his father, Devin Croft, looks on. (below) (Chuck Mahaleris photos)
