The Senior Center was full of dignitaries, friend and loved ones all wishing Andrew a job well done.
A large and engaged audience was on hand, including a “who’s who” of local officials and dignitaries on Sept. 17 for the Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony for Andrew Leonetti.
Chad Callahan emceed the event and kept things moving along.
The ceremony was emceed by Chad Callahan. Scouts Dylan Kampf and Rolando Camargo presented the colors while Callahan led recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the Scout Law.
Mark Faverzani lit the Life Candle.
Representatives of each stage of scouting were in attendance: Tenderfoot Charles Drain, Second Class Ryan Callahan, First Class Dominic Morrelli, Star Dan Millar, Life Mark Faverzani and Eagle Tanner Mitzel.
Andrew received the Eagle Pin from his mother, as his father and Dean Mitzel looked on.
The Eagle Charge and Pledge was recited by Kevin Collins and Dean Mitzel presented the Eagle award.
Senator Jeff Van Drew, Assemblymen Bob Andrzejczak, and Bruce Land honored Andrew for his accomplishments.
Leonetti’s statement included praise of his father, who was one of his role models in Scouting, as his former Cub Scout Leader and Junior Boy Scout Leader.
Freeholder & Brigadier General Jeffrey Pierson (an Eagle Scout himself), congratulated Andrew for a job well done.
“And thank you to my mom for her love, encouragement and guidance,” Andrew said, and my sister for being a role model in earning her Gold Award. Now we both hold the highest rank in scouting.”
UnderSheriff Bob Nolan praised Andrew for all of his hard work.
The benediction was by Henry Adair and it brought the inspirational event to a close.
The Senior Center was full of dignitaries, friends, and loved ones.
