Gone Home

by Chris Manning
June 14, 2003

I am very saddened to report that our oldest living Vigil Honor member has passed away. Kirby Hester (10/29/26 - 04/18/03) was an Eagle Scout from Troop 51 in Indio. He earned his Eagle Scout rank in October 1944. Shortly thereafter, he was inducted into the Order of the Arrow at Camp Emerson. He was awarded his Vigil Honor on September 4, 1948, making him just the second Vigil Honor member in this area's history.

Professionally, Kirby served in various capacities throughout the Coachella Valley District. He was an engineer for the Coachella Valley Water District and upon his retirement, he relocated to Oregon. His wife, Rosemary, two sons, Mark and Allen and a daughter, survive him.

Chris Manning
Council Commissioner