We will be hiking Mount Tecumseh on September 9th as part of the Flags on the 48 event. We will honor the deceased of 9/11 attacks with a tribute: flying the American flag atop all 48 four-thousand foot and higher mountains in New Hampshire on the weekend closest to September 11 each year. By demonstrating our steadfast unity in this challenging endeavor, we also hope to express our unwavering support to the families, friends and communities whose losses are beyond comprehension and whose suffering we remember in our hearts.
On Saturday, September 14th, four of our scouts braved wet, steep and slippery hiking conditions to honor those who perished in the 9/11 attacks by raising our flag over East Osceola Mountain near Lincoln, NH. Our crew this year was Alex Fortin, Matt Lewandowski, Tommy Martineau and Joe Mendenhall. For some this was not only their first participation in Flags on the 48; it was also their first ascent of a 4,000 footer. We welcomed Webelo Evan Furness and his dad, Austen who also braved the challenging conditions. Great job gents! I'm proud of your perseverence through adversity! - Mr. F.
