This presentation honors Wesley Gormus Jr. and his son Wesley Gormus III (Trey) for their accomplishments in the Scouting program over 12 years. It describes their involvement starting in Cub Scouts in 1996 with Wesley as Trey's den leader, and then their progression to Boy Scouts together, including camps, activities, and leadership roles over the years until Trey received his Eagle Scout award. The document celebrates the growth of their relationship and Trey's love of the outdoors fostered through Scouting.

1. This presentation is in honor of Wesley Gormus, Jr. and Wesley Gormus, III (Trey) for their accomplishments and adventures in the Scouting Program. -by Elizabeth Gormus

2. This is about a father and his son and the growth of their relationship through Scouts over a 12 year period. Due to the length of time – consolidation was difficult. Wesley and Trey, I hope you enjoy this walk down memory lane.

3. Wesley and Trey started their Scouting adventure together in CUB SCOUTS

4. 1996 First Cub Scout Den Meeting -Wesley was Trey’s Den Leader in Pack 6551, Buckingham, VA - The Pack was started by Wesley and Chartered by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Buckingham Branch

5. Our First Scout Sunday Wrong hand Trey ! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * It was hard for Trey to remember to raise his right hand because he is left handed.

6. What would Cub Scouts be without…….. PARADES !

7. Buckingham County Day

8. What would Cub Scouts be without…….. Father-Son Cake Bake Contests !

9. Carrot Cake made from scratch! Won – Most delicious !

10. What would Cub Scouts be without…….. Blue and Gold Banquets !

11. Papa and Mama Gormus - ALWAYS supportive ! Mom was Cubmaster

12. Cub Scout Pack 6551 Buckingham, Virginia

13. What would Cub Scouts be without…….. Pinewood Derbies !

15. What would Cub Scouts be without…….. Campouts !

16. First Cub Scout Campout Davis Farm in Buckingham

17. What would Cub Scouts be without…….. Someone to look up to you !

18. Elijah

19. What would Boy Scouts be without…….. Then came BOY SCOUTS !!!! COURTS OF HONOR

20. Grandpa Thompson was an Assistant Scoutmaster Buckingham Troop 6535 Scoutmaster Spencer Adams

22. What would Boy Scouts be without……..

23. Selling POPCORN ! ....... …… .. Service Projects FUNDRAISERS ........ Clover Hill Ward - Troop 852

24. ORDER OF THE ARROW ….. TOGETHER !!!

25. What would Boy Scouts be without…….. SUMMER CAMPS !!!

26. Trey turned 11 and a month later went to his first Boy Scout week of camping at T. Brady Saunders – WITHOUT HIS DAD ! 2000

27. But his Grandpa Thompson was there Scoutmaster Spencer Adams

28. Wesley presented Trey with his first Swiss Army Knife

29. Anyone that knows Trey, knows that he knows his knots !!! He can tie them and identify them blindfolded.

30. Trey was goofing off in the outdoor shower showing us how he took a shower – I don’t know that he really did take one that week.

31. 2001

33. This is one of my favorite photographs – the older son, guiding the younger, side by side

34. 2002

35. Trey’s Grandparents have ALWAYS been there to support him. THANK YOU !

36. 2006 – MOUNTAIN MAN Last Summer Camp as a Youth

38. What would Boy Scouts be without…….. KLONDIKE DERBIES !

39. Manchester Ward Troop 2854

41. 2007 – First Klondike with both sons, Trey and Elijah

43. Elijah and Trey

44. EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT =========================================================== Kiosk at Pocahontas State Park

45. From the first Summer Camp… … to the last

46. Trey has always had that gorgeous, contagious smile, a kind and tender disposition, a helpful attitude, a scouter’s heart …..

47. … .and an ever present and supportive father.

48. The Beaver Patrol WOODBADGE

49. Trey’s love of the outdoors was developed and nurtured through the scouting program. He is currently enrolled in Southern Utah University in the Outdoor Parks and Recreation Department in his quest to become a Park Ranger.

50. Wesley and Trey , CONGRATULATIONS !! I want to let you know how extremely proud I am of both of you, for the wonderful father and son you have always been and the awesome relationship you have developed through scouting. I am truly blessed to be your wife and mother. “My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to, your dreams stay big, your worries stay small, You never need to carry more than you can hold, and while you're out there getting where you're getting to, I hope you know somebody LOVES YOU , and wants the same things too, THIS IS MY WISH .” I LOVE YOU BOTH !!!

51. THANK YOU to all those that have been a part of Wesley and Trey’s Scouting experience. Thank you for your friendship, guidance, understanding, tolerance, love and support. Thank you for coming to be part of their special day!