Dear Scouting Family,
Last week,Greater New York Councils’ Scouting family suffered a tragic loss. Eagle Scout Daniel Rak,18,died while volunteering with Troop 469,Brooklyn,last Wednesday evening. Daniel was last seen swimming in the Delaware River,which borders the property of Ten Mile River Scout Reservation. Troop leadership immediately notified emergency services and a search and rescue effort was coordinated by the National Park Service,Narrowsburg Fire Department,Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department,Highland Fire Department,Sullivan County Dive Team and the New York State Police Aviation. Sadly,despite the efforts of so many people involved,Daniel did not survive.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Daniel’s family and everyone affected by this tragic accident.
Below,please find details regarding the funeral arrangements for Daniel.
If you have any questions,please do not hesitate to ask your District Executive.
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Wake
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Tuesday,5-9pm
Arthur’s Funeral Home
207 Nassau Avenue
Brooklyn,NY 11222
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Funeral Service
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Wednesday,10am
St. Cyril &Methodius Church
150 Dupont Street
Brooklyn,NY 11222
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Interment
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St. Johns Cemetery
8001 Metropolitan Avenue
Flushing,NY 11379-2948