Boy Scout Brett Schorr Earns His Eagle Award

Brett Logan Schorr, a member of Boy Scout Troop 5 in Brookfield, was presented with his Eagle Award at a ceremony held at Hatter’s Park in Danbury on June 2, 2013.  The Eagle Award is the highest rank given by the Boy Scouts of America.  The award is only presented to a scout who has attained the necessary merit badges, has demonstrated leadership within his troop, and has completed a very rigorous Eagle Project.  Mr. Schorr’s service project involved the exterior restoration of a WW II, M35 Jackson Tank Destroyer, at the Military Museum of Southern New England.   He researched the proper colors and insignias for historic accuracy and lead a team of scouts, friends and family in the chipping, painting, and finishing of the tank.  It has regained a prominence in the “Yard”.

The ceremony was conducted by Donald Winkley, Assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 5.  Mayor Mark was the keynote speakers.    Brett was presented with several citations from various politicians, including Governor Malloy, Senators Blumenthal and Murphy and President Barack Obama.

Brett Schorr just graduated from Danbury High School. He has been in the Connecticut Pre Engineering Program, and was a member of the award winning Robotics Club, competing in the National Robotics Championships in California. He plans to attend the University of Western New Enlgland in the Fall and will be majoring in Engineering. His parents are Donna and Martin Schorr of Danbury.  Brett has a younger sister, Brianna.