Peter Fields, Cub Scout

The boy had his second den meeting last night. The lesson focused on flags...in particular, the American flag.

I'm not terribly emotional, but to see those little guys in their uniforms, standing at attention, saluting as the flag was lowered - that was very cool. As I was watching, I couldn't help but think of the millions of little boys who had gone before them, and those who grew up to serve our country and the many who gave their lives.

After the flag lowering, they practiced folding the flag. It was interesting to see how vigilant they were not to let the flag touch the grown. They knew that was disrespectful, so they did everything in their power to keep it from happening. I must say, Peter was the best flag folder in the bunch. He said he learned to do it by watching the soldiers at President Reagan's funeral.

The P-Man is still committed to becoming a soldier when he grows up...even more so now that he's a Cub Scout. And as his father, I'm committed to encouraging him.