88-year old Walter Hart of Fort Myers, FL has recently received Boy Scout's highest honor: the distinctive Eagle Scout status, making him possibly the oldest person to ever receive the honor.
Due to Navy service during WWII, Mr. Hart was unable to obtain the official Eagle Scout rank at the time he completed all the requirements. Nearly 50 years later, he unearthed some of his personal scouting memorabilia, including documentation proving he had met all the standards of becoming an Eagle Scout, something only five percent of all Boy Scouts ever achieve. Mr. Hart holds an impressive 23 merit badges, and still wears his original scout uniform.
Congratulations, Mr. Hart, and to all the other Eagle Scouts out there (including my two brothers).
Well done, gentlemen!
