Announcing the Runner up... Zach Anderson!

Yesterday was the pine wood derby for the scouts. It was a tri ward event, and there were about 30 boys racing their cars. I'm pleased to announce that the 2nd place winner or "Runner up" for the whole event was Mr. Zachary Anderson. His car raced and won every heat but the final one. He was overjoyed! Each and every heat, we witnessed his thrill and excitement by the humongous smile on his face, and his own congratulatory "I'm pumped" arm signal. He was in the championship, just he and another boy waiting by the sideline watching their cars speed by. The other boy's car took the lead in the final second. Zach was disappointed but showed great sportsmanship. I was so proud of him, he walked of the stage with head hung low, but still feeling like a winner. It shouldn't go without saying that Jeff (with a bit of help from our scout) worked his hiney off making Zach's car. Actually, Zach and Juan's car. Juan is a little boy in our ward who wouldn't of had a car to race unless Jeff made one for him. After the event, Juan was one happy boy who I'm sure will treasure his derby car. Thank you Jeff, for showing us an example of love and willingness to help others in need.

Here is Zachy walking back to us whispering "Yes, I did it."Zachy and the other little boy right before the final race. Zachy watching one of the races. Since he couldn't see the finish line, he waited for the announcement of his name (or sometimes I shouted out to him...you won, buddy)