BREMERTON, Wash. (AP) — Belfair Eagle Scout David Gentry has done something that few achieve. He has earned all 129 merit badges awarded by the Boy Scouts of America.
The Scouts don’t keep a tally of such people, but spokeswoman Renee Fairrer told the Kitsap Sun it’s highly unusual.
Gentry is being honored for his achievement on Thursday night at a Court of Honor ceremony in Port Orchard.
The 18-year-old is home-schooled and had the encouragement and support of his parents. His 16-year-old brother Elisha already has 86 badges and hopes to beat his brother with 130, because the Scouts are adding a new badge.
