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Josh Hess becomes fourth Eagle in family

PHOTO: Newly promoted Eagle Scout Josh Hess, front center, poses with his family. In the front with him are parents Joseph and Pam Hess, and behind them (left to right) are Josh’s brothers and fellow Eagle Scouts Michael, Daniel and Mathew Hess. Photo by Gary Towner

By Gary Towner Obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout is a tremendous achievement for any scout. It's even more of an honor for Josh Hess, of Warsaw, who became the fourth Eagle in his family last weekend. 

“I want to thank you all for being here,” Josh said. “It’s really an honor to be up with my three brothers now – all Eagle Scouts – (I) thank my parents for being there, encouraging me, making sure I went back after we lost all our scoutmasters, several in a row.  I want to thank Mr. McGuire for coming through when no one else really did.  He really kept the troop going along with all the other leaders that joined up.” 

It takes 21 badges to become an Eagle, and Josh has earned a total of 32.  For his community project, he remodeled the bowling alley in the Warsaw Masonic temple. Josh also encouraged the other scouts to work for their Eagle award. 

“It’s not easy, it won’t be easy, but you all have the ability to do it, and you can achieve this,” he said.

Josh was also presented with four other awards. David Spears, master of Masonic Lodge 549, F&AM, the chartered organization, presented a plaque of accomplishment from the Masons. Commander Dan Walzak from Walter Klein Post 532 awarded a citation from the American Legion, and Linda Hollister representing Assemblyman Dan Burling’s office presented a congratulatory letter from the State of New York and a Certificate of Merit from the New York State Assembly.

Hess’s family was justifiably proud.  His mother, Pam, said “I’m very excited and very proud.  I couldn’t be prouder of all four boys.” 

His father, Joseph, agreed.

“I’ve got four great boys, and I’m real proud of them all, and we’ve got four Eagles, and I’m proud of them.” 

His four brothers also expressed their pride.

 “It’s just good to have everyone being a top rank, and it feels good to have all four of us here,” Matt said.