In the Scouting community, we honor, grieve and share the news of a long-time scout leader in the tradition of Lord Baden Powell by using the trail symbol for “gone home.” A Scout tracking symbol made from sticks or stones and taking the shape of a circle with a dot in the middle. The sign is used to show that the person laying the trail has ‘gone home’.

When a scout leader, who lived a long vibrant life, helped hundreds of Scouts and families, and earned the role of a leader in the community finally passes, we celebrate all the meaning and value they brought to each of us. In fact, in many ways, that’s how Scouting remembers our heroes who have passed. We each live out the best qualities we gained from their generosity.

Please recite a Surah Fatiha (prayer) for all our Marhumeen (deceased).