Remembering a Leader

   Remembering Commander Gaylon Long

On Tuesday, June 1, Commander Gaylon Long, a member of Outpost #36 in Tilton, New                                                 Hampshire, and a member of the NNED Security Color Guard, went home to be with the                                                              Master Ranger, Jesus Christ. Commander Gaylon was known for his wit and Southern                                                                 drawl, and over the last several years played an important role in the Ranger ministry.His son,                                                    Jacob, is a Discovery Ranger at Outpost #36 and his wife Chris has served on the Church Board                                                     at Praise A/G in Tilton. Commander Gaylon attended Security Color Guard Camp in 2008, and                                                    during Pow Wow 2009, headed up Security team with Jacob working alongside him.                                                                      A Vietnam veteran, Gaylon’s background made him the right man for the job! In addition, he was                                           honored by OP #36 at Pow Wow 2009 by choosing the 2nd Infantry Division, of which Gaylon                                                       was a member, as its chosen regiment, along with the call, “Second Infantry Division, Second To                                               None!” Gaylon could be seen at many Ranger events, and he also earned his Leaders’ Medal                                                          of Achievement.  In addition to leaving his family, his wife Chris and son Jacob, he leaves the Rangers                                         family was well, and he will be greatly missed.                                                                                                                           Cards of condolence can be sent to:                                                                                                                                                175 Bean Hill Rd                                                                                                                                                                  Belmont, NH 03220

        Code

           A Royal Ranger is:
           ALERT: Mentally, physically, and spiritually alert.
           CLEAN: Clean in mind, body, and speech.
           HONEST: Does not lie, cheat, or steal.
           COURAGEOUS: Brave in spite of danger, criticism, or threats.
           LOYAL: Faithful to his church, family, outpost, and friends.
           COURTEOUS: Polite, kind, and thoughtful.
           OBEDIENT: Obeys his parents, leaders, and those in authority.
           SPIRITUAL: Prays, reads the Bible, and witnesses.

            The History of Royal Rangers

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     This is going to be an exciting year as our leaders have taken the "NEW" Ranger basic

               course and are "READY" to implement the new "Merit" driven program.

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