Six Boy Scouts from Lansing Troop 48 attended the National Scout Jamboree last week.  Representing Jamboree Troop 306 were Joshua Barber, Daniel Comisi and Peter Stammer.  Ian Garnett, A. J. Hughes and Michael Coles attended for Troop 307.

The Jamboree made the national news several times last week.  Five scout leaders were killed when a pole from a tent they were setting up touched an electrical line.  The decision was made to continue the event, in part to honor them.

Later in the event President Bush was sheduled to address the young leaders.  His arrival was delayed twice because of weather, but he finally made it to speak at the closing arena event.  "Coming to this jamboree gives me great confidence in the future of our nation. For nearly a hundred years, Boy Scouts have set a high standard of service and duty to God and country. Millions of Americans have pledged the Scout oath: On my honor, I'll do my best. And through the generations, Scouts have made America a stronger and better nation," he told more than 75,000 scouts.

Scout leaders John Comisi and Mike Coles accompanied the boys.  We plan to have details from the "front lines" in next week's issue.

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