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Press Releases for 2009
June 25, 2009--Castleton	EAGLE SCOUTS RETURN FROM HIGH ADVENTURE TREK IN NEW MEXICO Eagle Scouts Daniel and Dusty Albertine have just returned from a 2-week, high adventure, backpacking trip at the 137,493 acre Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimaron, New Mexico, located in the Sangre de Cristo range of the Rockies. As members of Troop 53, Castleton, both leaders have participated in numerous outings with the troop, which helped prepare them for this trip. The two Eagles participated in an Order of the Arrow (OA) Trek, in which they worked for one week on hiking trail maintenance and then continued on with one week of “trekking”, or exploring the vast wilderness, to complete their trip. Daniel and Dusty logged approximately 72 miles of backpacking and summited Philmont’s highest peak, Mt. Baldy at 12,441 feet. In 2006, both Daniel and Dusty participated in an OA Trek to the Boundary Waters of Minnesota, spending one week repairing portage trails, then canoeing for a week, covering 132 miles by the end of two weeks. Daniel (20) and Dusty (19) are both youth members of the Boy Scouts honor camper society, known as the Order of the Arrow, which members are elected, become candidates, and then must fulfill a weekend-long ordeal to become members. Daniel is a “Vigil” member and Dusty a “Brotherhood” member of Kittan Lodge 364, which serves the same area as the local BSA Twin Rivers Council, Inc. After flying to New Mexico and traveling 4 hours by van to the BSA’s Philmont Scout Ranch, the brothers were put into a “crew” consisted of 9 OA members or “arrowmen”, along with two adult guides or “foreman”, also OA Members. They hiked out to their first location and stayed for one week, while getting down to the dirty business of trail repair. That task completed, they took off exploring the vast Rocky Mountain area, along the way the two were treated to spectacular sunsets, scenic vistas, rainbows, and wildlife sightings, including bear, deer and small mammals. The boys returned, bearded and well-tanned from two week’s exposure, with 1400 photos, 30 minutes of video and 9 new friends. A future goal of Dusty’s is to try to complete an “OA Triple Crown” by attending an OA Trek at all three High Adventure Bases: New Mexico’s Philmont Scouting Ranch, Florida’s SeaBase and Minnesota’s Wilderness Trek.
Press Releases for 2008
July 25, 2008 -- Castleton, NY	PRESS RELEASE TROOP 53, CASTLETON ON HUDSON, NEW YORK IS PROUD TO CONFER UPON Matthew M. McKnight THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Matt’s Eagle Court of Honor is scheduled for: Saturday, August 2nd, 2008, 7:30 P.M. Schodack Island State Park Rte 9J, Castleton on Hudson, NY Matthew McKnight is the son of Donald and Patricia McKnight of Castleton on Hudson, New York. Matt was born in San Diego, California. He joined the Scouting program as a Tiger Cub with Pack 16 in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania. Upon moving to New York, he joined Den 10 of Cub Pack 253. After also being a part of Den 7, he subsequently earned his Arrow of Light with Den 6, under the leadership of Scott Simpson. After Crossing the Bridge into Boy Scouts with Troop 53, he worked up the ranks of scouting. He has earned the Den Chief Award, the Snorkeling BSA award, and the Kayaking BSA award; in addition to his service as Patrol Leader, and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader. Matt was a member of Northeast Region Jamboree Troop 108, where he participated in the 100th anniversary celebration of global scouting at the 2007 World Jamboree in Chelmsford, England. Matt also completed the National Youth Leader Training Conference. Matt is a Brotherhood member of Kittan Lodge 364 of the Order of the Arrow. Outside of Scouting, Matt was a member of the Middle and High School Drama Clubs for the past four years, and has had speaking roles in both “The Sting”, and “Get Smart”. He has also been a member of the Key Club. He has earned the Varsity Letter with the Patroon Conference Champion Maple Hill Wildcats wrestling squad, and as a pole vaulter with the Section TWO Champion Maple Hill Track and Field team. Matt is also a Second Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do.

May 7, 2008 -- Castleton, NY	PRESS RELEASE TROOP 53, CASTLETON ON HUDSON, NEW YORK IS PROUD TO CONFER UPON Brett C. Wagner THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Brett’s Eagle Court of Honor is scheduled for: Sunday, May 25^th, 2008, 3 PM First United Methodist Church 1 Gilligan Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061 Brett is the son of Bruce and Janet Wagner of Schodack. Brett started in scouting as a Tiger Cub with Cub Scout Pack 253 in 1997, and has been active for 11 years. He has earned 29 merit badges, 21 of which are required for the rank of Eagle. He has served the troop as Patrol Leader, Assistant Patrol Leader, Instructor and Librarian. For his Eagle Service Project, he designed and led a team in the construction of a 60’ x 30’ sand volleyball court on the grounds of the First United Methodist Church in East Greenbush. The project required the clearing of a field, bulldozing (donated by Vincent Brewer), 6 3/8 tons of sand (a substantial portion of which was donated by Jude Clemente of Troy Sand & Gravel), 200 linear feet of railroad-tie type wood (some donated by Curtis Lumber in Schodack) and much hard labor. On January 1, 2003, Brett was one of the 62 Scouts (equal numbers of Boys & Girls) carrying a county flag (Washington) in the color guard for Gov. Pataki’s last inauguration. Brett is a junior at Maple Hill High School, where he has been named to the Principal’s List (95% or greater average) in each quarter of high school and is a member of the National Honor Society. He participates in Key Club, Chorus, Swing Choir and in Band (1^st Clarinet, an instrument he has played for 7 years), and has studied piano for 10 years. Brett has devoted much time over the last 10 years to dance, and has for the past 6 years been a member of the Isabelle School of Dance Competition Team, through which he competes in tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, modern, musical theatre and ballroom styles. Having just completed his 3^rd year as an assistant teacher at the Isabelle School, he has helped to instruct tap and jazz classes. Brett performed his own choreography for incidental tap dances in the high school Drama Club’s performances of The Sting and Get Smart.

Town of Schodack Resolution January 2008	2008-068 WHEREAS, Daniel M. Roth, son of Steven and Gail Roth, on the twelfth of September in the year two thousand seven, was promoted to Eagle Scout, the highest rank a boy can receive in scouting; and WHEREAS, Daniel is a member of Boy Scout Troop 53, and has earned twenty-seven Merit Badges in his twelve years of Boy Scouting starting as a Tiger Scout, and WHEREAS, Daniel earned the Arrow of Light award, the highest Cub Scout honor, and WHEREAS, as his Eagle Scout project, Daniel chose to construct two new foot bridges at Maple Hill Middle School on the Cross Country trail where the previous bridges had collapsed, and WHEREAS, Daniel is a senior at Maple Hill High School, where he has been a member of the National Honor Society, Band and Jazz Band and has earned his Varsity Letter as a team member of the soccer, and wrestling teams and is also a member of the Varsity Track team, WHEREAS, Daniel is interested in pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice at the State University of New York at Brockport, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack commends and congratulates Daniel M. Roth upon the auspicious occasion of being awarded the rank of Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Supervisor Secor present a copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed to Daniel M. Roth.
Press Releases for 2007
May 30, 2007--Castleton	/Documents/Independent article about KC's Eagle June 6th 2007.doc KC LUCAS SHAFER ATTAINS THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT Summary: KC Lucas Shafer, a junior at Maple Hill High School will be recognized with the Eagle Scout award in a special Order of the Arrow ceremony. KC has earned the Vigil rank, the highest rank in Scouting’s honor society, the Order of the Arrow. On Sunday, he will be presented with the highest rank in scouting overall. Unlike other Eagle Scout ceremonies, this one will have an Order of the Arrow focus, with an emphasis on Native American Indian themes. Biography: KC L. Shafer is the 16-year son of Kris and Craig Shafer, of Tina Lane, Schodack, N.Y. He has been very active in a variety of youth programs and volunteer organizations, while also earning noteworthy academic achievement in his short lifetime. KC has been involved in the Scouting program since 1998, when he joined Castleton Pack 253, where he earned the highest Cub Scout honor, the Arrow of Light award. Joining Boy Scout Troop 53 in 2001, KC continued his rise through the ranks. In 2003, his dedication and expertise in Scouting earned his selection to the Scouting honor society, the Order of the Arrow. Particularly active in Haudenosaunee Lodge 19, KC earned the respect of his peers and was subsequently selected to the most exclusive rank in the Order of the Arrow, that of the Vigil Honor. In 2004, KC was selected as the Troop 53 Scout of the Year, and was presented the Michael Dikant Award as recognition. He was a member of the Twin Rivers Council contingent to the National Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill, in Virginia, in 2005. As a Scout youth leader, he has served as Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, and as troop Order of the Arrow Representative. For his Eagle service project, KC raised funds and subsequently built much-needed bookshelves for the Castleton Public Library. He also raised funds and purchased genre books to fill those shelves. In January 2007, KC Shafer passed his Board of Review for the Eagle Scout rank, making him the 42nd Eagle Scout in the 83-year history of Troop 53. Academically, Eagle Scout Shafer has twice been nominated to the National Young Leaders Conference, in Washington, D.C. He has been a Who’s Who in American High Schools, in both 2004-05 and 2005-‘06. As an athlete, KC participated in East Greenbush Little League and Babe Ruth Baseball from 1999-2004. He was on the soccer team at both Loudonville Christian School and Maple Hill High School. He was on the Maple Hill Junior Varsity Tennis Team in the 2004-05 year, and on the wrestling team in both the 2004-05 and 2005-06 years. He has earned the Varsity Letter as a member of the Cross-country Team in both 2005-06, and 2006-07. He has also been a member of Varsity Track in 2005-06 and 2006-07. KC has also volunteered in the community; for three years as a Leader in Training at the East Greenbush YMCA; by assisting with the Homeless Action Committee in 2006; as a fundraiser for a service project in Valatie; and as a Castleton Clipper for “Hands for Hunter” in 2007. KC is completing his junior year at Maple Hill High School, in Castleton. POINTS OF CONTACT: Scoutmaster Donald McKnight, BSA Troop 53, Castleton on Hudson, NY 12033 (518) 378 6361 (c), (518) 786 2122 (w), (518) 732 4995 (h)

Press Releases for 2006

June 30, 2006--Castleton

EAGLE SCOUTS RETURN FROM HIGH ADVENTURE TREK IN MINNESOTA

Eagle Scouts Daniel and Dusty Albertine have recently returned from a 2-week, high adventure, canoe trip in the Minnesota Boundary Waters. As members of Troop 53, Castleton, both boys have participated in troop canoe trips in the Adirondacks, which helped prepare them for this trip.

The two Eagles participated in an Order of the Arrow (OA) Trek, in which they worked for one week on portage trail maintenance and then continued on with one week of “trekking”, or exploring the vast wilderness, to complete their trip. A “portage” is where canoes and gear must be carried over land from one lake to another, or around an obstacle, such as rapids or a waterfall.

Daniel and Dusty are both members of the Boy Scouts honor camper society, known as the Order of the Arrow, which members are elected, become candidates, and then must fulfill a weekend-long ordeal to become members. Daniel is a “Vigil” member and Dusty a “Brotherhood” member of Haudenosaunee Lodge 19, which serves the same area as the local BSA Twin Rivers Council, Inc.

After flying to Minnesota and traveling 5 hours by van to the BSA’s Charles L. Sommers High Adventure Base, the brothers were put into separate “crews” to start their adventure. Each crew consisted of 6 OA members or “arrowmen”, along with two adult guides or “foreman”, also arrowmen. They paddled out to their first location and stayed for one week, while getting down to the muddy business of trail repair. Each crew took a stretch of muddy portage trail and filled it with stone that they crushed by hand, to make passage both safer and easier.

That task completed, they took off exploring the vast Minnesota/Canadian border area, along the way the two were treated to spectacular sunsets, scenic vistas, Native American “pictographs”, and wildlife sightings, such as Bald Eagles and a cow moose with her twin calves. Although they did visit some of the same locations along the way, their paths crossed only once in their two-week excursion, when the brothers got to share dinner and a campsite for the night.

Their final night in base camp they were treated to a banquet, with guest speaker Dustin Counts, the OA Southeastern Region Chief. Not willing to let he office get him preferential treatment from him fellow arrowmen, Dustin chose to travel “incognito”, so that he might better get to know his fellow arrowmen. Dustin Counts was a member of Daniel’s crew.

The boys returned, bearded and well-tanned from two week’s exposure, with 3 CD’s full of memories, since each photographer downloaded and shared their photos before parting ways.

A future goal of the brothers is to try to complete an “OA Triple Crown” by attending an OA Trek at all three High Adventure Bases: New Mexico’s Philmont Scouting Ranch, Florida’s SeaBase and Minnesota’s Wilderness Trek.

May 30, 2006--Castleton

TWO BROTHERS RECEIVE EAGLE SCOUT AWARD

The South Schodack Fire House was the setting for a May 28 dual Eagle Scout Award Ceremony. The Sunday evening ceremony honored brothers, Daniel and Dustin Albertine, of Castleton Boy Scout Troop 53. Troop 53 is chartered with the Boy Scouts of America through the Kiwanis Club of Castleton.

The Eagle Scout Award, Scouting’s highest youth honor, was presented to the young men before a gathering of family, friends and dignitaries, at a traditional Court of Honor staged by the boys and leaders of Troop 53.

Daniel and Dusty represent the 40^th and 41^st Eagle Scouts in the 82 year history of Troop 53. It also represents the culmination within the Albertine family of a strong scouting tradition. Daniel and Dusty’s older brother, David, in addition to their father, Paul D. Albertine have also earned the Eagle Award as members of the troop.

Daniel’s Eagle Scout project was to map and mark all of the fire hydrants in the Castleton water system. Daniel came up with this idea after the scouts were not able to find most of the hydrants covered by the snows of the 2003-2004 winter season. Daniel has earned 28 merit badges, and is a Vigil member of the Order of the Arrow, Haudenosaunee Lodge 19. Daniel is the first scout from Troop 53 to have received this honor. Daniel’s leadership positions include Patrol Leader, Quartermaster, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and Junior Assistant Scoutmaster. Daniel has also has earned the Bronze Palm for completing 3 months since his board of review, 3 hours of community service and 5 additional merit badges over the 21 required for Eagle. Daniel earned his God & Me, and God & Family religious awards as a scout.

Dusty’s Eagle Scout project was to raise funds to assist the Nassau Police Department’s K-9 unit, Officer Tai Slagen and K9 Officer Emma, a German Rottweiller. Dusty came up with this idea after Officer Slagen inquired about receiving scout assistance in fundraising. Dusty raised over $1300 through T-Shirt sales, a car wash, speaking at civic organizations and writing local businesses requesting support. Chief Peter presented Dusty with a plaque, on behalf of the Nassau Police, thanking him for his fundraising efforts. Dusty has earned 29 merit badges, and is a Brotherhood member of the Order of the Arrow, Haudenosaunee Lodge 19. Dusty’s leadership positions include Patrol Leader, Quartermaster, Senior Patrol Leader and he was recently appointed as Junior Assistant Scoutmaster.

Daniel and Dusty have been members of the Boy Scouts since they were in the first grade, starting as Tiger Cubs in Castleton Pack 253. Both boys earned the Arrow of Light award as Webelos scouts, during which time Daniel set his goal on earning every Webelos activity pin.

Both Daniel and Dusty were part of the Twin Rivers Council contingent to attend the 2005 National Jamboree in Fort A.P. Hill, VA. Both boys have recently returned home from a two-week Order of the Arrow Trek into the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoeing area, where they spent one week repairing portage trails and one week exploring the wilderness, seeing a cow moose with her calves and several Bald Eagles on their trek.

March 17, 2006--Castleton

TROOP 53 SCOUTMASTER REMEMBERED

William R. Monty, Sr. (Ret. Captain, USAR), World War II Combat Pilot, Eagle Scout '36, and Past Scoutmaster of Troop 53, Castleton, died Sunday, February 26th, 2006, at the age of 84, in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Mr. Monty was born in Mechanicville, NY and earned his Eagle Scout on 10/28/1936 as a member of Troop 1, Albany, NY. He graduated from Albany High School in 1938. He later served with Fort Orange Council and was part of the crew that initially "surveyed" the land that became Stratton Mountain Scout Reservation. A Scoutmaster of Troop 53, Castleton for 5 years, he was instrumental in the formation of Troop 253, South Schodack, NY, serving as Asst. Scoutmaster with his long-time friend & neighbor, the late Earl Simpson as Scoutmaster. He is remembered by Troop 53 veterans for flying an Army helicopter over to Stratton from Fort Drum and dropping a bleach bottle down to the waterfront that said "Hello, Troop 53".

A 1942 graduate of Norwich University, Northfield, VT, Mr. Monty entered service in the United States Army and graduated from U.S.A.A.F. Pilot School in 1943. He served with the USAAF 55th Fighter Group in Europe in 1944, including D-Day. He landed the first U.S. aircraft at Normandy Beach, and flew P59 jet fighters in 1945. He served in the New York Army National Guard from 1947 until his retirement, as a Captain, in 1981.

He was predeceased by his oldest son, an Army Aviator, CW3 William R. Monty, Jr. (Eagle '78), who was killed in the crash of an Army MH-47E helicopter, March 7, 1996. His younger son, LTC Raymond Monty (Life Scout), also an Army Aviator, recently retired from the US Army.

Graveside service with military honors, will be held at Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville, NY at 1:00pm, March 17, 2006.

January 2, 2006--Castleton

SCOUTS MEET WITH SISTER OF AN HONORED VETERAN

Five scouts and as many leaders, sat silently listening to Anna Perrella tell of her memories of her brother, CPL Peter Andrews, one of five former Troop 53 boy scouts who have died in service to their country during World War II.

The purpose of this visit was to have troop historian, Mike Fish capture information on one the troops “Gold Stars” who went off to war following his time as a scout. Daniel Albertine, Dusty Albertine, William Noll and Matt McKnight were also on hand to represent the troop.

Mrs. Perrella told of how Peter was eager to enlist in the Marines, but had to wait until he turned 18 years old to do so. Later, he was injured twice, receiving a Purple Heart each time, once on Marshall Islands and again on Saipan. He could have requested to return home following the second injury, but instead choose to remain with his fellow Marines. He was killed by a Japanese sniper near his foxhole on the black sands of Iwo Jima, in February 1945.

The battle of Iwo Jima is known to every Marine and many Americans alike, and Rich Noll was able to add that this battle represented the only time that Marines had suffered more casualties then they inflicted in a battle that they had won. The fighting was brutal and the photo of five Marines and one Navy Corpsman raising an American flag on the top of Mount Suribachi is one of the most published photos in history.

Mrs. Perrella also told the boys of what her family’s life was like prior to the war and shared some family photos with the boys. She spoke of the sacrifices required during WWII and spoke of the other men who gave their lives in the war. Some of them she remembers well. A total of nine Castletonians gave their lives in WWII: Peter Andrew, George Earing (a Bronze Star recipient), Edwin Fulgo, William Grooten, Jr., William Stolp, all prior scouts and Harold Dorn, Carl Jewett, Willis Lamberson and Frank Price. The Andrews family donated a plot of land that was to be Peter’s, and on that land was built the Castleton VFW Post 7337, which carries Peter’s name. The Vietnam War claimed the life on one Castletonian, Kenny Jaros, also a former scout, who died as a result of hitting a land mine while in a vehicle.

Mrs. Perrella also shares this information with seventh graders of the Schodack Central Schools and with the Castleton historical committee. She showed the boys the Western Union telegram that informed her parents of Peter’s death, and the limited information that accompanied that. “Loose lips sink ships” was the statement of the day, so parents would have to wait months or years to find out exactly what happened to their sons and daughters. CPL Peter Andrews was originally interned in the cemetery on Iwo Jima, but was later repatriated and buried in Castleton’s Mountainview Cemetery, site of Castleton’s Memorial Day ceremonies. She also told the boys of the many veterans who are buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Mrs. Perrella also related how the US Government assured the family that dental records had confirmed that the body brought back to the states was indeed that of her brother. Peter was home.

Press Releases for 2005

Press Releases for 2004
December 12, 2004-Castleton	ROBBIE ROTH ATTAINS SCOUTING'S HIGHEST RANK Boy Scout Troop 53 is pleased to announce that Robert J. Roth will be presented with the prestigious Eagle Scout award at this ceremony. Rob is the 36^th member of Troop 53 to earn the Eagle Scout honor in the troop’s 80-year history. Rob is the son of Steve and Gale Roth, of Schodack. Rob started scouting as a Tiger Cub with Cub Scout Pack 253, and has been active in scouting for twelve years. He has earned 24 merit badges, 21 of which are required for the rank of Eagle. In 2000, he was awarded the Michael Dikant Honor Scout Award from Troop 53. He has served the troop as Senior Patrol Leader, Instructor, and Junior Assistant Scoutmaster. For his Eagle Service Project, he designed and led a team in the construction of the sign at the entrance to the Greenbush Soccer Club fields on Phillips Road and also designed and constructed signs for each of the four fields on which to post schedules, scores and standings. He was a member of the Twin Rivers Council contingient to the 2001 National Scout Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. Rob is a senior at Maple Hill High School, where he has earned his place on the High Honor Roll. He participates in chorus, band and jazz band, and has earned the Outstanding Sophomore Chorus Award. He competes in cross-country, and has earned the varsity letter in wrestling and track. He is listed in the Who's Who Among American High School Students for 2002-2003 and 2003-2004. He has twice been nominated to attend the National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, DC. For the past two summers Rob has been employed at Funplex, in East Greenbush, and he also worked as a counselor for the Town of Schodack Summer Camp in 2004.

Press Releases for 2003

March 10, 2003--Castleton

DAVID ALBERTINE RECEIVES SCOUTING'S HIGHEST RANK

After twelve years on the trail to Eagle, eighteen year old P. David Albertine, II received BSA Eagle Scout at a Court of Honor held on March 8th, 2003 at the South Schodack Firehouse. David, a member of Troop 53 of Castleton, NY has been a member of the Boy Scouts since 1991 when he became a Tiger Cub in Pack 253, also of Castleton. Troop 53 is sponsored by the Village of Castleton. Pack 253 is sponsored by the Castleton Kiwanis Club. On hand for the ceremony were Rensselaer County Legislators Margaret Van Duesen and Edward Schwartz, Jr., Schodack Town Supervisor Eileen Natoli, Retired Justice from the Town of Schodack and Village of Nassau Alexander A. Shannon and Castleton Mayor Robert Sancomb. David's Eagle Scout project was to create a Nature Trail and trail improvements at the Schodack Town Park. David has 23 merit badges, is a Brotherhood member of the Order of the Arrow, Haudenosaunee Lodge 19, has served on Rotary Scout Reservation Staff for 2 summers. David's leadership positions include Patrol Leader, Quartermaster, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and Junior Assistant Scoutmaster. David, who is an active member of Clearview Christian and Missionary Alliance's youth group, spent the summer of 2002 on an 8 week long teen missionary trip to Honduras. David has participated in the NRA Youth Shooting Program sponsored by the Nassau Sportsman Club and has achieved Sharpshooter Bar 9. David is a senior at Latham Christian Academy, where he received the Pastor's Award in 2002. David is also a member of Vedder Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol. David is a second generation Eagle Scout. His father, Paul D. Albertine, serves as Scoutmaster of Troop 53 and earned his Eagle Scout in 1976, also as a member of Troop 53. David is the 27th Eagle Scout from Troop 53, during it's 79 year history.

David, who completed the requirements for Eagle just days before the deadline of his eighteenth birthday, shares these words with fellow scouts seeking BSA's highest rank "If there is one valuable lesson that I can pass on it's "Don't wait to the last minute"". David's requirements were completed just 4 days before his 18th birthday. David also presented a gift to honored guest, Eagle Scout Russell Van de Wal, who earned his Eagle in 1941 as a member of Troop 53.

David's plans for the future include college and a career in aviation, possibly as a Missionary Pilot. David has not ruled out a career in the military.

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Castleton on Hudson, New York