The Andrew McMorris Foundation Foundation Cuts the Ribbon for The McMorris Lodge at Baiting Hollow Scout Camp
After months of planning and fundraising, the Suffolk County Council of Boy Scouts hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 12 for the new McMorris Lodge at Baiting Hollow to honor Andrew McMorris, a Boy Scout from Wading River who died after a drunk driver plowed into his troop while they were out on a hike in 2018.
The Ribbon Cutting was attended by local dignitaries including Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, Brookhaven Town Superintendent of Highways Dan Losquadro, District Attorney Timothy Sini, and the Suffolk Sheriff’s ESU team, and there were performances by The Voice Season 19 winner Carter Rubin, Thomas Higgins, and Arianna McMorris.
The McMorris Lodge will be a place to honor Andrew's life and Scouting spirit along with serving Scouts for years to come with a space where they can grow, learn and have experiences that will enrich their lives.
Reflecting on Saturday's ribbon-cutting, Alisa and John McMorris, Andrew's parents, said: "We are honored and humbled by the Suffolk County Council of the Boy Scouts of America naming the lodge in Andrew's memory. We are thrilled that this beautiful building will enrich the lives of scouts and keep Andrew's spirit alive for generations to come. We greatly look forward to the ribbon-cutting ceremony and commemorating the McMorris Lodge and all those who donated their time, skills, and money into the planning and construction of this amazing facility."
CBS Local News Video on the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and McMorris Lodge
You can watch the ceremony in full here: