Foothills District BSA

In prior years, Scouting organizations in our community place flags at over 18,000 graves of U. S. Military veterans in Marietta National Cemetery. This service project is carried out on the Saturday before Memorial Day. The purpose is help prepare the cemetery for the Memorial Day ceremony that takes place on Monday. In addition to community service, it is an opportunity for youth and adults to learn about and appreciate the service and sacrifice of those who have given their lives in service to their Country. One is also exposed to the rich history of the Marietta area.

The event originated in the former Cobb District of the Atlanta Area Council Boy Scouts of America in cooperation with the National Memorial Day Association of Georgia. Since the 1990’s all Scouting organizations are welcome to participate. The Marietta National Cemetery is in Foothills District of the Atlanta Area Council. Volunteers from Foothills District work with the National Memorial Day Association of Georgia in organizing and hosting the event.
 
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Download Flyer: Memorial Day Flag Placement 2022

NOV. 1, 1977 — FEB. 26, 2006, EAGLE SCOUT

SSG Christopher Schornak , Nov. 1, 1977 — Feb. 26, 2006, Eagle Scout. Chris started scouting as a Tiger Cub and completed Webelos at Pack 1714 , during which time he earned the Arrow of Light. He continued his scouting career with Troop 75 and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. In the scout troop, he held the positions of Patrol Leader and went to Philmont. He also attended Summer camp each year. He hiked portions of the AT several times on the troop 50-miler. He was elected into Order of the Arrow, and was on their performing team till he left scouting. During that time, he served as the Chapter Chief.

He graduated from Pope High School in ‘96 and went into the Army. He was in Basic at Fort Benning and then was assigned to the 101st Airborne Division. From there he did a tour in Germany. Once home from there he was stationed at Fort Campbell, KY. Then he was deployed to Iraq. He did leave the Army for a short while in 2004, but then re-enlisted and was stationed at Fort Hood, TX with the 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, Fourth Brigade, Fourth Infantry Division and was attached to the Fort Campbell, KY unit.

In Dec ‘05 was deployed a 2nd time to Iraq and was killed by enemy fire on Feb. 26, ‘06 while on patrol. During the engagement, he was able to protect his squad. He was the recipient of numerous commendations, including the Bronze Star with combat, distinguishing device, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal and Combat Infantry Badge.
He is survived by his wife Robyn, his son Tristan, his sister Susan, his parents, Jim and Lesley, and his grandmother, Barbara Smith.

Download: 2022 Annual Update & Application

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Flyer Download: FH Roundtable Flyer relocating 15FEB22 – Scott Hawley

Presentation Download: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E4hxnP71LI4Bxyjj7SEdHt_-7vj_Yv2S/view?usp=sharing

Date: February 4th, 2022 
Time: Gathering: 6:30pm / Dinner and Program: 7:00pm
Location: Holy Family Catholic Church & Virtual via Zoom
Flyer: Banquet Flyer 2022
Registration: https://www.atlantabsa.org/fh

Awards: Do you know some awesome people in your unit and the district? Make sure you submit them for a Good Egg or District Award of Merit! Don’t forget to read over all the information before submitting. Good Eggs should be submitted by the Unit Leader or Committee Chair, District Award of Merit Nominations usually required additional supporting documents, etc. If you already know what you’re doing, click the links below to submit your nominations!

(Please click the flyer below for a printable PDF version)