When I am involved with the Scouts, it is usually behind the scenes…prepping for projects, picking up supplies for camp-outs, sewing on merit badges or patches – that Mom kind of stuff.  The moms just don't go on most of the activities.  So when retired Sergeant Major Bill Paxton called to check on our up coming Eagle Court of Honor for Mike and Tom and invited the troop to a special performance of the US Marine Drum & Bugle Corps – families included – Scott jumped at the chance and he set the plans in motion.  Three cars full of family members and Scouts left the church about 1pm on Saturday, March 20th, 2010.  When we arrived at the MCRD (Marine Corps Recruit Depot) San Diego, we got through the gate and then everyone had to pile out of their vehicles, open all their doors, hood, trunk and compartments while they were searched.  We were greeted by Sergeant Major Paxton, and guided to our reserved bleachers.  He spoke with the boys about the importance of being good Scouts and working to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout.  He then introduce one of the few surviving men that was at Iwo Jima…I unfortunately have forgotten his name.  Scott spoke to the boys about the men and women in uniform and the importance of their service.  He pointed out men with Purple