Every Eagle Scout is required to follow through with a community service project before they can complete their Scout program. A young man in Lakeland, Florida, decided to use his project as an opportunity to help veterans in their community.
According to The Ledger, 15-year-old Corey Cullaton decided to partner with Recycled Ride, a local charity, to restore two cars for local veterans. He employed the help of Clark's House, a program that identifies veterans in need, to determine who would get the finished cars before he began work in June.
Cullaton finally presented the restored vehicles, which included tags and registration, to Pamela Washington and Tanya Mann on Oct. 3. The ceremony was held at the Autobody Resurrection Carstar in Lakeland.
"What we need in this town is a lot more men like Corey Cullaton," Howard Wiggs, the Lakeland Mayor Howard Wiggs, said at the event. "You fully represent those who love Lakeland."
Both veterans were extremely grateful for Cullaton's work and generosity. Washington told The Ledger that she planned on using the car to pay it forward. She intends to drive seniors to doctors appointments and help her church with volunteer projects.