Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Governor Culver Proclaims Yearly “Aaron Eilerts Day of Service and Giving”
Establishes annual “celebration of life” in honor of Eagle Grove Boy Scout
DES MOINES- Today, Governor Chet Culver announced the “Aaron Eilerts Day of Service and Giving,” to be held annually in memory of Aaron Eilerts. Eilerts, of Eagle Grove, died on Wednesday, June 11th, as a result of the Monona County tornado, at Camp Little Sioux.
The first statewide “Day of Service and Giving” will take place on February 24, 2009, Eilerts’ 15th birthday. Community organizations are invited to establish local service projects in Aaron’s name.
Governor Culver said: “Aaron Eilerts lived his life as a model for all Iowans. His dedication to his family, the Boy Scouts, and his community, is something all Iowans, and especially our young people, can continue to learn from. My heart goes out to his parents, Bob and Carol, and all who knew and loved Aaron.”
For more information about the life of Aaron Eilerts, please visit the “Aaron Eilerts Memorial” website at: http://aaroneilerts.blogspot.com.