Thursday, May 25th, 2023 at 6PM Jesse Vanlerberg’s Eagle Scout project was dedicated with a brief ceremony downtown.
Present were Larry Bateson, Eagle Scout Coach, Shawn Benjamin, Troop 315 Scout Leader, Michael Julien of the North Baltimore American Legion, and Project Assistant Steve Thompson, along with family members.
The gathering took place at the corner of Broadway and Main, at the site of the first Memorial banner, Harold Fuzz Crouse, Jesse’s great grandfather. Two of Fuzz’s children also attended, Steve and Debbie Crouse, and Sue Crouse. The Vanlerberg family was also in attendance.
Jesse would like to thank the street department along with Zach Trout, Jerimiyah Horner, Josh Fennell, Isaiah Boyce, Levi and Noah Vanlerberg, Daniel Hinkle for helping to display the first banners for approximately three hours Thursday morning.
Additional banners will be hung as the brackets that have been ordered arrive. The flags will hang from May through Veterans Day. Jesse would like to thank The American Legion and everyone that purchased a memorial banner and assisted with the project.
Congratulations on a job well done, Jesse!
Editor’s Note To Jesse Vanlerberg: Thank you for honoring our veterans and sharing this wonderful gift with the community of North Baltimore. Congratulations on a job well done and completion of your Eagle Scout Project.
Content and Photo Source: Jenn Vanlerberg
9 Responses
This will definitely provide “Spark” in Downtown. Nice job Jesse
This is a remarkable project! Thanks to our veterans and our scouts for honoring them and beautifying our downtown! Great job Jesse.
That is just another example of the Vanlerberg family thinking of others! Wonderful work Jesse and crew! You make NB proud!
This is so awesome and long overdue!!!
Thank you Jesse for taking on such an amazing project!
Congratulations to Jesse and the family and friends who supported him on completing this great Eagle Scout project. Thank you for reminding all of us of the real meaning of Memorial Day. Much appreciated.
Keep it up Troop 315!
Thank you for taking on this wonderful project! Well done!
Wonderful project Jesse and thanks to all who helped.
Well done Jessie! Also, good job for everyone involved.