Soaring Eagle recognition
The Withlacoochee District of the Boy Scouts of America recently organized a remarkable dinner to honor the exceptional achievements of two outstanding Scouts. The event also served as a platform to acknowledge the extraordinary contributions of Honorable Mark J. Yerman, a retired Citrus County judge, and Wilton Simpson, Florida State Commissioner of Agriculture, who were both bestowed with the prestigious Soaring Eagle Award for their unwavering support to our community and youth.

Jacob Johnson from Scouts BSA Troop 452 was honored at the Soaring Eagle dinner for his extraordinary heroism in saving a man’s life during Labor Day weekend on Hernando Lake. Jacob’s selfless act of bravery led to the presentation of the Life Saving Scout Award, recognizing his exceptional actions in preserving a life.
- AMANDA CRAWFORD

Hannah Bryant, an accomplished Eagle Scout from Troop 8681, received well- deserved recognition for her exceptional Eagle Scout project. Her remarkable undertaking involved creating and delivering vital packages to a birth center in Haiti, a region where the healthcare system is underdeveloped and resources are scarce. Hannah’s dedication and commitment to making a positive impact on the community were exemplified through this outstanding project.
- AMANDA CRAWFORD

Honorable Mark J. Yerman was bestowed with the distinguished Soaring Eagle award, acknowledging his remarkable commitment to the youth of our community. Throughout his illustrious career and personal life, Judge Yerman has consistently demonstrated his unwavering dedication to the Boy Scouts of America, making a lasting impact on the lives of countless young individuals.
- Photos by Amanda Crawford / Special to the Chronicle
Jacob Johnson from Scouts BSA Troop 452 was honored at the Soaring Eagle dinner for his extraordinary heroism in saving a man’s life during Labor Day weekend on Hernando Lake. Jacob’s selfless act of bravery led to the presentation of the Life Saving Scout Award, recognizing his exceptional actions in preserving a life.
- AMANDA CRAWFORD
Hannah Bryant, an accomplished Eagle Scout from Troop 8681, received well- deserved recognition for her exceptional Eagle Scout project. Her remarkable undertaking involved creating and delivering vital packages to a birth center in Haiti, a region where the healthcare system is underdeveloped and resources are scarce. Hannah’s dedication and commitment to making a positive impact on the community were exemplified through this outstanding project.
- AMANDA CRAWFORD
Honorable Mark J. Yerman was bestowed with the distinguished Soaring Eagle award, acknowledging his remarkable commitment to the youth of our community. Throughout his illustrious career and personal life, Judge Yerman has consistently demonstrated his unwavering dedication to the Boy Scouts of America, making a lasting impact on the lives of countless young individuals.
- Photos by Amanda Crawford / Special to the Chronicle
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