Alpine Township in Walker in Kent County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

President Gerald R. Ford, Jr.

Distinguished Eagle Scout

— 38th President of the United States of America —

Photographed by Nathan Bierma, May 26, 2022

1. President Gerald R. Ford, Jr. - Distinguished Eagle Scout Marker

Inscription.

President Gerald R. Ford, Jr.. Distinguished Eagle Scout. , This sculpture of President Gerald R. Ford, as a 14-year old Eagle Scout, was created by artist Charles C. Parks and proudly presented to the Gerald R. Ford family and this museum by the Scouts, leaders and friends of the Gerald R. Ford Council, Boy Scouts of America on October 28, 2008., "At our darkest hour, what Americans needed most was a leader of unquestionable integrity, what Americans needed most was an Eagle Scout!" , "My early years as a Boy Scout were invaluable in helping to shape the course of my later life. Throughout my public service and extensive travels around our country, I have seen firsthand evidence of the immeasurable worth of the basic values taught by Scouting programs., The Scout Oath to help other people, to keep physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight and to do one's duty to God and to our country provides a solid base on which to build both individual and national strength., The three great principles which Scouting encourages , self-discipline, teamwork and moral and patriotic values , are the building blocks of character. By working for these principles, those who belong to and support the Boy Scouts of America add greatly to the vitality of our society and to the future well-being of its people." , President Gerald R. Ford , Eagle Scout Awarded 1927, Troop 15, Trinity-United Methodist Church, Grand Rapids, Michigan , Distinguished Eagle Scout Awarded 1970, by the National Council, Boy Scouts of America , Gerald R. Ford , Eagle Scout and President of the United States of America , "Not all Boy Scouts grow up to be President but some do ...", In 1927, at the age of 14, a member of Troop 15 of Grand Rapids, Michigan, who had earned 26 merit badges, became an Eagle Scout. In 1970, he was recognized with the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. And in 1974, he became President of the United States of America. , This sculpture of Gerald R. Ford as an Eagle Scout was created by artist Charles C. Parks and was made possible through the generosity of the Jay and Betty Van Andel Foundation. The following friends of Gerald R. Ford also participated in the underwriting process: , Names not transcribed

This sculpture of President Gerald R. Ford, as a 14-year old Eagle Scout, was created by artist Charles C. Parks and proudly presented to the Gerald R. Ford family and this museum by the Scouts, leaders and friends of the Gerald R. Ford Council, Boy Scouts of America on October 28, 2008.

"At our darkest hour, what Americans needed most was a leader of unquestionable integrity—what Americans needed most was an Eagle Scout!"

"My early years as a Boy Scout were invaluable in helping to shape the course of my later life. Throughout my public service and extensive travels around our country, I have seen firsthand evidence of the immeasurable worth of the basic values taught by Scouting programs.

The Scout Oath to help other people, to keep physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight and to do one's duty to God and to our country provides a solid base on which to build both individual and national strength.

The three great principles which Scouting encourages — self-discipline, teamwork and moral and patriotic values — are the building blocks of character. By working for these principles, those who belong

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to and support the Boy Scouts of America add greatly to the vitality of our society and to the future well-being of its people."
President Gerald R. Ford

Eagle Scout Awarded 1927, Troop 15, Trinity-United Methodist Church, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Distinguished Eagle Scout Awarded 1970, by the National Council, Boy Scouts of America

Gerald R. Ford
Eagle Scout and President of the United States of America
"Not all Boy Scouts grow up to be President but some do ..."

In 1927, at the age of 14, a member of Troop 15 of Grand Rapids, Michigan, who had earned 26 merit badges, became an Eagle Scout. In 1970, he was recognized with the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. And in 1974, he became President of the United States of America.

This sculpture of Gerald R. Ford as an Eagle Scout was created by artist Charles C. Parks and was made possible through the generosity of the Jay & Betty Van Andel Foundation. The following friends of Gerald R. Ford also participated in the underwriting process:
Names not transcribed

Erected 2008.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations.

Quote from President Ford on the impact of being a Boy Scout image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Nathan Bierma, May 26, 2022

2. Quote from President Ford on the impact of being a Boy Scout

In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #38 Gerald R. Ford, Jr. series list.

Location. 43° 1.308′ N, 85° 43.754′ W. Marker is in Walker, Michigan, in Kent County. It is in Alpine Township. It can be reached from Walker Avenue Northwest. The building is reached by an unmarked service drive off Walker Avenue, just north of the highway entrance and turning west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3213 Walker Ave NW, Grand Rapids MI 49544, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Michigan

and in Greater Grand Rapids.

It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Villa Maria (approx. 3.1 miles away); Old North Park Bridge (approx. 3.4 miles away); Veterans' Facility (approx. 3½ miles away); Purple Heart Memorial

Artist and supporter credits image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Nathan Bierma, May 26, 2022

3. Artist and supporter credits

(approx. 3½ miles away); Alpine Township Hall (approx. 3½ miles away); Veterans' Cemetery (approx. 3.6 miles away); They Played For The Love Of The Game (approx. 3.7 miles away); Monroe Avenue Water Filtration Plant / The Beginning of Water Fluoridation (approx. 3.7 miles away).

Distinctions earned by Gerald R. Ford image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Nathan Bierma, May 26, 2022

4. Distinctions earned by Gerald R. Ford

President Gerald R. Ford, Jr. - Distinguished Eagle Scout - Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Nathan Bierma, May 26, 2022

5. President Gerald R. Ford, Jr. - Distinguished Eagle Scout - Statue

Photographed by Nathan Bierma, May 26, 2022

6. President Gerald R. Ford, Jr. - Distinguished Eagle Scout - Statue

Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2022, by Nathan Bierma of Grand Rapids, Michigan. This page has been viewed 810 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 30, 2022, by Nathan Bierma of Grand Rapids, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.