Gone Home: David Pratt
David J. Pratt
October 27, 1956 – June 19, 2025
Our deepest condolences to the Pratt family on the passing of David J. Pratt. David previously served as the Scoutmaster of Troop 114 in Ivy, Virginia and loved camping with them every summer at Camp Shenandoah. David was a proud member of Shenandoah Lodge 258, serving as Ceremonies Advisor where he led the lodge to several National Honor medal achievements at the National Order of the Arrow Conference. David wished to be remembered by his Order of the Arrow Vigil name Aspennumen Nimat, translated from the Lenni Lenape as “He Who Lifts Up Brothers.”
In the Scouting community, we honor, grieve, and share the news of the passing of a valued member in the tradition of founder Lord Robert Baden-Powell by using the trail symbol for “Gone Home.” Baden-Powell’s grave in Kenya bears this circle with a dot symbol and its use is considered a respectful and traditional way to honor the memory of a fellow Scouter.
Gone Home: Terry Hope
COL Terrill C. Hope, USA
July 18, 1939 – May 22, 2025
We are profoundly saddened by the death of former Council President Terry Hope. During his tenure as President in the early 2000s, a capital campaign for Camp Shenandoah was conducted resulting in the addition of two campsites, a new shower house, dining hall expansion, and the acquisition of 159 acres known today as the Wallenborn Conservation Reserve. Terry and his family were major contributors to this campaign and the council endowment fund and are the namesake of Hope Lake at camp. Our deepest condolences to the Hope family.
