By Carla Howie
Zionsville Cub Scout Pack 105 of Union Elementary school have a lot to be proud of. Under the leadership of Cub master, Tom Sugar, the scouts packed and shipped 75 care packages as holiday gifts to Indiana National Guard soldiers deployed in the Middle East.
“In Pack 105, we teach the boys to walk the walk of Scouting values and that means providing selfless service to others. Our mission is to partner with our parents to help build better boys, great young men and future leaders.” stated Sugar.
Command Sergeant Major Karolyn Peeler of the Indiana National Guard assisted the pack this year in assembling the packages filled with snacks, magazines, books, personal care items and a personal handwritten note of appreciation from each scout for the soldiers’ service to the country. It was especially important for Peeler to participate this year as Peeler received a care package last year from Pack 105 when she deployed in the Middle East. To express her gratitude, Peeler presented a US flag to the cub scouts that flown over her camp in Kuwait; which the scouts proudly fly during outdoor ceremonies.
“I am so impressed by the Cub Scouts at Union Elementary. Their generous support for our soldiers renews my faith in America’s young people and I will always cherish my visit to Pack 105,” stated Peeler.
This was the third consecutive year the scouts have shipped packages to deployed Hoosier soldiers.