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Ocean City Troop 32 Scout Earns Eagle Rank

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New Eagle Scout Caleb Schumacher is joined at his flag depository box by American Legion Post 524 Scouting Chairman Fred Distel, left, and Post Commander Bob Marzulli. (Photo courtesy Doug Otto)

By DOUG OTTO

Caleb Schumacher, a 17-year-old senior at Ocean City High School and a member of Ocean City Boy Scout Troop 32, recently completed the requirements for the rank of Eagle Scout.

Caleb built, painted and installed a flag depository box at Ocean City’s Morvay-Miley American Legion Post 524.

“Caleb has demonstrated his leadership during many troop activities,” said Scoutmaster Dean Mitzel. “He recognized the need for a flag depository in our town and he stepped up to fill that void.”

A dedication ceremony was held on Sunday, Dec. 22 and attended by members of his family, the American Legion and the community.

The handmade wooden box, decorated in red, white and blue paint, will be located at the bottom of the main stairway outside of American Legion Post 524 at 46th Street and West Avenue.

The public is encouraged to show respect for worn and tattered American flags by utilizing this walk-up service.

“I first took part in a flag retirement ceremony during scout camps,” Caleb said. “I also was impressed with the dignity shown to our nation’s colors when my grandfather received full military honors. This led to my Eagle Scout project.”

Many local businesses and individuals helped Caleb with supplies and donations for his project. Ocean City’s Shoemaker Lumber and Sherwin-Williams Paint Store donated wood and paint. Monetary contributions were received from Thomas Heist Insurance in Ocean City, Bayfront Emergency Physicians in Somers Point and the Kindle Ford Agency in Cape May Court House.

“We are pleased that American Legion Post 524 was chosen as the site for Caleb’s Eagle Scout project,” said Post Commander Bob Marzulli. “The U.S. flag should be treated with respect when it is flying, and when it is retired. Caleb’s project ensures the latter.”