Scouts On A Train To Scotland

--by wayfarer, posted Jun 10, 2008

Traveling back to Scotland from a holiday in England, my family was to board a busy intercity train in the middle of its run.

We thought we would be okay as we had booked seats, but the train was just chaos. The booking system had broken down and everyone just sat anywhere. Our family were scattered throughout the carriage. The next stop was a busy one and a whole lot more folks got on. It soon became apparent there wouldn't be seats for everyone -- actually nowhere near enough seats.

I had noticed we were traveling with a Scottish Scouts troop (neckerchiefs, brown shirts and kilts), and the boys were engrossed in the usual games and chat. Then, all of a sudden, the leader stood up in the middle of the carriage.

"Boys!" he shouted. "Let's be gentlemen!" Without a scowl or a grumble, twenty young lads stood up and offered their seats to other travelers. Even standing they seemed to enjoy the rest of their trip as much as they did they did the seated part.

It was a really inspiring site.

The Scouts motto is, "Be Prepared." We should all be prepared, like those lads, to do a good deed whenever the opportunity presents itself.

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Posted by wayfarer
Jun 10, 2008
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Francisco wrote: Hello! the scouts is really a great way of thinking .. the founder of the movement, Baden Powell was a great man. Greetings from a Portuguese scout boy.

bharni wrote: Very Interesting and very inspiring. Thanks for sharing :)

Cynthia Clarke wrote: ANYONE COULD FOLLOW THEIR EXAMPLE, VERY COOL, I MIGHT ADD.

cinnamonhead wrote: And gentlemen they were indeed! very nice thanks for sharing.

lord.lawson wrote: What agreat story, it makes you feel good to know that the youth of today have such good hearts.... bless them all.

Modestobob wrote: Great story! We have two sons who have achieved their Eagle Rank, the highest rank in scouting and I was a scoutleader for many years. I have a true love and appreciation for these young scouts too. Thanks for sharing such a story of service. May you be blessed always.

~ModestoBob

joyful wrote: Again Wayfarer, you have some of THE best posts. Great to know that there are kids today with manners and respect. :-) joyful

AURELIA wrote: Hey, Don't know how I missed this one. That must have been a real sight to see. I would have loved to been there.Sounds to me like they have a wonderful leader that they really look up to, otherwise there would have been belly aching about giving up their seats! Thanks for sharing. ~Aurelia

perseverance wrote: a good deed thanks

JuneBug wrote: What a great story, wayfarer! And a lesson as well....:}

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