Friday, September 25, 2015
By amanda tonoli
Seth Welch, Austintown Fitch High School sophomore, sets the bar high for all boy scouts with his patriotic project inspired by his love of his country and admiration for armed forces of all kinds.
“I know that this is the greatest country in the world and the biggest reason that we have the freedoms and opportunities that we do is because of our veterans,” Welch said. “The best way to convey this message was through my Eagle Scout project.”
With the help of Chris Berni, head principal of Austintown Fitch High School, Welch is pushing forward to accomplish a lofty, yet admirable goal — to build a veteran’s memorial in front of Austintown Fitch High School.
“It will be a jaw dropping testament to our armed services and emergency first responders that will consist of six steel silhouettes and six 20-25 foot flagpoles,” Welch said.
Welch is asking for donations from the people of his community to help him achieve his goal. He is accepting donations at the main office of Austintown Fitch High School through Oct. 2. Checks should be made payable to Boy Scout Troop 115 (in the memo line write “To benefit ALSD Veteran’s Memorial”).
“As a boy scout, proud American and member of a military marching band, my heart and mind celebrate the freedom of this wonderful country,” Welch said. “I want those that have fought and served and those who have given the ultimate sacrifice to maintain my freedoms to be celebrated.”