Gerald Ford, Boy Scout
Scouting principles a guiding light in Ford’s life is a guest commentary by Kathy Longcore in the Grand Rapids Press. It notes the Scout Oath, and concludes
At his death the nation is recognizing Ford’s spirit of fair play, his bipartisanship, his integrity and his willingness to make tough choices. It seems that he still is serving his country. The eulogies we’ve heard in three cities have reminded us that “family values” is more than a catchy term to grab votes. President Ford lived those values.
You don’t have to have been a Boy Scout to have those values. But it helps.