Eagle Scout Awarded for Peace Pole project, New Richmond, Wisconsin – USA

Eagle Scout Awarded for Peace Pole project, New Richmond, Wisconsin-USA

September 21st, 2012

Eric Lusardi, age 14, received his Eagle Scout Award upon the completion of the New Richmond Community Commons Peace Garden.

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The garden was dedicated on Friday, September 21st, 2012, in a ceremony attended by City Mayor, Fred Horne, along with State Senator, Sheila Harsdorf and State Representatives, John Murtha and Dean Knutson. The Mayor and the City Council signed a proclamation naming that date as New Richmond’s Peace Day, in addition to being the International Day of Peace.

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Also in attendance were Dick Bernard of World Citizen and Melvin Giles, Peace Representative of The World Peace Prayer Society.