''We Will Never Forget''

Eagle Scout | Brian David Miller

Brian David Miller an 18-year-old senior at the Overbrook School for the Blind in Philadelphia, PA attained his dream on Saturday, January 16, 2010 as he received the Eagle Scout designation at a formal ceremony for Troop 355 of Holmes, PA at the Holmes Presbyterian Church.

Brian could have chosen to adjust the requirements for merit badges, but he did not, except for one exception. For weeks, Brian listened to compact discs from the National Audubon Society so he’d be able to identify birds on a hike from their songs, rather than their visual image. He had his doubts about himself but after serving as a counselor for the Boy Scouts’ Camp Ockanickon, where he met and was inspired by several other Eagle Scouts. Then he knew he could do it. For his Eagle Scout project, Brian had organized a three week clothing drive last May for the Christian-based non-profit organization, Orphan Grain Train. It culminated in the collection, packaging and delivery of over 1,900 pounds of clothes for needy people throughout the United States and the world.

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A Scout from Troop 355 leads the Upper Darby Marine Corps League Detachment #884 Color Guard into ceremonies.

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Troop Scoutmaster Ed Lafferty said only 4 percent of all Scouts ever attain the Eagle Scout status.

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Brian David Miller attained his dream on Saturday, January 16, 2010 as he received the Eagle Scout designation at a formal ceremony for Troop 355 of Holmes, PA at the Holmes Presbyterian Church.

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His father, grandfather and brother Brandon are also Eagle Scouts.

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“I charge you to never say never,” Brandon Miller said to his brother. “You have proved to the world you can do anything you put your mind to. This is not an accomplishment for you but for all the visually impaired in the world.”

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For his Eagle Scout project, Brian Miller organized a three-week clothing drive last May for the Christian-based non-profit organization, Orphan Grain Train. It culminated in the collection, packing and delivery of 1,979 pounds of clothes for needy people throughout the United States and the world.

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His family’s pride was very evident on Brian's special day.

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Upper Darby Marine Corps League Detachment #884 Color Guard

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Brian’s mother Paula beams with pride.

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Starting at the rank of Tiger Scout, Brian compiled hours of community service and merit badges through the Cub and Boy Scout levels. Brian could have chosen to adjust the requirements for merit badges, but he did not, except for one exception. For weeks, Brian listened to compact discs from the National Audubon Society so he’d be able to identify birds on a hike from their songs, rather than their visual image. He had his doubts about himself but after serving as a counselor for the Boy Scouts’ Camp Ockanickon, where he met and was inspired by several other Eagle Scouts. Then he knew he could do it. For his Eagle Scout project, Brian had organized a three week clothing drive last May for the Christian-based non-profit organization, Orphan Grain Train. It culminated in the collection, packaging and delivery of over 1,900 pounds of clothes for needy people throughout the United States and the world.

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Brian said he joined scouting because he wanted to emulate his father, Herbert Howard Miller, who followed the steps of his father, Herbert Jay Miller.