A color guard involving the members of Troop 109 began the Court of Honor ceremony during which Kipp R. Wolff was presented with his Eagle badge. William Oxforth, charter representative, was master of ceremonies.

Pastor Matthew Voyer gave the invocation thanking God for the values that scouting provides.Four candles were lit - a white one followed by a red one standing for the lifeblood of our country willing to die for it or to live a worthy life.The white candle is for purity, cleanliness of purpose, thought, word and deed. Faith and loyalty were the meanings of the blue candle.Wolff was escorted to the stage by the honor guard.Scouts and Scouters were asked to stand as Scoutmaster Robert Facella gave the Scout oath.Mike Carroll, a member of the House of Representatives, said he takes the Eagle invitations seriously and that it was his pleasure to present a proclamation from the House.Virginia Doll presented a flag and pin from East Stroudsburg Lodge 319 Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks. She said Wolff had attained the Eagle badge and accepted the teachings of the country and a belief in loyalty and freedom for all nations. He had worked hard. His skills will make him an outstanding citizen. She gave him a certificate.Pocono District Director Doug Klem presented Wolff with a certificate.Unit Commissioner Tom Bartholomew said it was long-time Scouter, Clair Wallingford, who began the practice of presenting an eagle to each new Eagle Scout in the district. As Wallingford made the presentation he read a poem, though he did not have to look at his cards on which it was written because he had it memorized."It's only a pin, just an Eagle Scout pin," but he went on to say how important it was. Wolff was presented with an eagle statuette."Give back to scouting what it gave to you," said Bartholomew.Dave Gower was the go-to person at Christ Hamilton United Lutheran Church when a Scout wanted a project. He said Kipp came into his life a long time ago and wanted an Eagle project.The project was to replace or repair gravestones and mark their locations. Fifty had been removed and were in storage. Wolff located each grave and provided records of who was buried where."I'm honored he came into my life as a true Scout. When he came to my home he was respectful to my family. I thank his parents for raising such a fine young man," said Gower.A chainsaw-carved eagle was presented by Facella and Oxforth.Andrew Rasely, as the Voice of the Eagle, said the eagle carried messages to God and the sun for the Egyptians. For Indians it was a symbol of valor and victory. It represents courage and freedom for Americans. The small eagle on the badge is suspended from a ribbon of red, white and blue.The foremost responsibility of an Eagle Scout is to live with honor - the second is loyalty. Courage is the third responsibility. Being cheerful and wearing a smile is the fourth responsibility. Providing service by giving a helping hand to those still on the trail of Eagle is the final responsibility.Facella asked the honor guard to escort Wolff's parents, Kathy and Rudy, to his side. As he presented the badge of accomplishment he said, "It is my privilege and pleasure to pronounce you an Eagle Scout."Wolff pinned a Mother's Pin on his mother's dress as the most influential person on his climb up the trail of Eagle.His father, in recognition of his advice and guidance, was the one to present a certificate from the Chief Scout Executive of Boy Scouts of America.Matt Holm gave the Eagle Charge when he said, "You are expected to exemplify in your daily life the high principles and values expressed in the Scout Oath and Scout Law. You have accepted a solemn obligation to do your duty to God, to your country, to your fellow Scouts and to all other human beings. … Keep your ideals high and your honor bright."Additional certificates, read by Oxforth, were received from Congressman Paul Kanjorski the Monroe County Commissioners, the Valley Forge Chapter Sons of the American Revolution which included an invitation to apply for a scholarship, Sons of the American Revolution, Pocono Base Submarine Veterans and Pennsylvania State Constables from Chestnuthill Township signed by Grace Marks and Deputy William Marks.Then it was Wolff's turn to give some highlights of his Scout career and thanks to all who helped him earn Eagle.