Actions always speak louder than words.

That is something that local cub scouts and boy scouts learned earlier this year.

With the attacks against America on 9-11 throughout the military deployment of troops to Iraq and to the current time, displays of patriotism can be seen wherever you look.

Macon County Cub Scouts and Boys Scout leaders under the direction of Lois Woodard, decided to accept their call to action and proudly tied ribbons on trees in front of county schools during the spring.

In March of this year, Roy L. Williams, the Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America, asked Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers and volunteer leaders across America to tie red, white, and blue ribbons on trees in their neighborhoods.

"Our thoughts are with our fellow Americans fighting for peace in the Middle East, and we pray for their safe return," Williams told Boy Scout leaders throughout the country.

Throughout the decades, the Boy Scouts of America organizations rallied to the support of our nation's military and their families. In countless conflicts, Scouts have stood shoulder to shoulder in supporting the brave men and women who protect our nation. In this current conflict, Scouts, volunteers, and families will carry on this great tradition.

We encourage all citizens to show their support of America by joining us in tying red, white, and blue ribbons on trees in neighborhoods across the country. If you know someone in the armed services, you may honor him or her by writing their name on the ribbon.

The Macon County Scouts took up this challenge in April.

"We wanted to show our support of the soldiers," Lois Woodard stated, "and this was a great way to do it."

"The scouts made ribbons and put them up at schools in the county."