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Far-reaching influence
“I was one of thousands of Boy Scouts Russell taught to swim while he was the aquatics director at Camp Miakonda. He not only
taught us swimming, CPR and how to save yourself when tipped from a canoe, but also, by his example, how to lead a life of
honor and service. He wholeheartedly embraced the Boy Scout virtues of being trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous
and kind and was recognized for his many years of distinguished service with the coveted Silver Beaver award. I, for one,
benefited greatly from his lessons as I moved into military and then community service. Once you got to know Russell, he was
a part of your life forever.”
–Alvin Perkins, Wood County commissioner and former Bowling Green mayor
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