The Vigil Honor
""Alertness to the needs of others is the mark of the Vigil
Honor. It calls for an individual with an unusual awareness of the
possibilities within each situation.
The Vigil Honor is a high mark of distinction and recognition reserved
for those Arrowmen who, by reason of exceptional
service, personal effort, and unselfish interest, have made distinguished
contributions beyond the immediate responsibilities of their position or office
to one or more of the following: their lodge, the Order of the arrow, Scouting,
or their Scout camp. Under NO circumstances should tenure in Scouting or the
Order of the Arrow be considered as reason enough for a Vigil Honor
recommendation.
The Vigil Honor is the highest honor that the Order of the Arrow can
bestow upon its members for service to lodge, council, and Scouting. Membership
cannot be won by a person's conscious endeavors."
-Order of the Arrow Handbook
| Year | Name | Vigil Honor Name
|
Vigil Honor
Translation
|
|
1950 |
John
Young |
Genachgihat |
Overseer* |
|
1951 |
Lee A.
Ellison |
Achgeketum |
Teacher* |
|
1952 |
Major William
Scott Stewart |
|
* |
|
1952 |
Fred R.
Novo-Mesky |
Wuhhala |
Protector |
|
1952 |
Louis
C. Schultes |
Chans |
Elder
Brother |
|
1954 |
Nathan Jerlin |
Witalogan |
Co-Worker* |
|
1955 |
Charles
Winsch |
Wikhetschik |
Builder* |
|
1956 |
John F.
Braniff III |
Topalowilenno |
The
Soldier |
|
1956 |
Joseph Zuvicich |
Nagatamen |
Reliable* |
|
1957 |
Salvatore
Ferraiola |
Kschamehhellan |
Runner* |
|
1957 |
Robert
G. Gjerlow
|
|
|
|
1958 |
James Cawl |
Misshakeuchet |
Frequent
Traveler* |
|
1958 |
Charles
Richards |
Wulihilleu |
He
Works Will |
|
1959 |
Carl
Houseman |
Welauchsit |
An
Orderly Person |
|
1959 |
Wallace
K. Murray |
Wulapeju |
Honorable
One* |
|
1959 |
Walter
J. Vines |
|
The
Carver |
1960
|
Robert Greve
|
Aschowin
|
Swimmer
|
1960
|
Martin
D. Poller
|
Allowelemuwi
|
The
Valuable One
|
1960
|
Nicholas Straniere
|
Tgauchsu
|
Good*
|
1960
|
Robert Straniere
|
Tschitanitehen
|
To
Stand Firm of Mind
|
1961
|
T.
Arnold Everson
|
Machelemuxit-Chans
|
Honored
Elder Brother*
|
1961
|
Wayne
C. Fulcher
|
Elachtonixt Nendawagan
|
Seeker
of the Torch
|
1961
|
Herbert Hagedorn
|
Wikhetschik
|
Builder*
|
1961
|
Thomas
A. Randon
|
Elogamgussit
|
Messenger
|
1962
|
Edward
L. Bock Sr.
|
Natoochton
|
Inquiring
One*
|
1962
|
|
Gischileu
|
He Who
Has Proven True
|
1964
|
James
Curry
|
Klamachpin
|
Quiet
One
|
1964
|
Ralph
Hoffman
|
Machtagen
|
Fighter*
|
1964
|
Arthur
Nelson Sr.
|
Allohikasin
|
Instructor*
|
1965
|
Charles Blaich
|
Achowelendan
|
Deeper
Thinker
|
1965
|
John Pien
|
Lachpiechsin
|
Fast
Speaker
|
1965
|
Herbert
Zorn
|
Pohonasin
|
Drum
Beater*
|
1965
|
John R. Birstler
|
Tagauchsu
|
Mild
One
|
1966
|
Kenneth
E. Birstler
|
Achgiguwen
|
Noisy
One
|
1966
|
Robert
J. Palisay
|
Wilawi
|
Valuable
One
|
1966
|
Albert Pien
|
Witscheman
|
Helpful
One
|
1967
|
William
Hudgins
|
Ajummem
|
One Who
Buys*
|
1967
|
Peter Mazzella
|
Amangiechsin
|
Loud
Speaker
|
1967
|
Frank Taverna
|
|
|
1967
|
Harold L.
Woodward
|
Clamhattenmoagan
|
Steady
One*
|
1968
|
Raymond
E. Birstler
|
Tgauchsin
|
Good
Natured One*
|
1968
|
Robert
Auer
|
Chesimus
|
Younger
Brother
|
1968
|
Edmund
Bell
|
Tschitanissowagan
|
Capable
One*
|
1968
|
Kenneth
Weber
|
Welauchsit
|
Well
Behaved
|
1968
|
Vincent Wincelowicz
|
Wulaptonen
|
Speak
Favorably
|
1969
|
Joseph
J. Rentkowski
|
Achtschinkhalan
|
Forceful
One
|
1969
|
John P.
Tyson
|
Allogagan
|
He Who
Serves
|
1969
|
|
Amocholes
|
Little
Canoe
|
1969
|
William
J. Wincelowicz
|
Gentgeen
|
Dancer
|
1970
|
Robert
K. Breglio
|
Gegekhuntschik
|
Elected
One
|
1970
|
Edgar
Farley
|
Wewingtonheet
|
The
Talker
|
1970
|
Robert Owens
|
Gunaquot
|
Tall
One
|
1970
|
James Palisay
|
|
|
1970
|
Robert
E. Welsh
|
Witschindin
|
Helper
|
1971
|
John G.
Ruggiero
|
Woapalanne
|
Bald
Eagle
|
1971
|
Michael Wincelowicz
|
Nechit Nimat
|
Third
Brother
|
1971
|
Robert
Garr
|
Mechamuwikennk
|
He Who
Promotes Camping
|
1972
|
Thomas
W. Merrel
|
Sachgachtoon
|
Cook
|
1972
|
Douglas Sundstrom
|
Ahowoapewi
|
He Who
Has Endurance
|
1975
|
Frank
E. Gordan
|
Nuwingi
|
The
Willing One
|
1975
|
George
MacDonald
|
Tgauchsin
|
Friendly
One
|
1975
|
Charles
Signorelli
|
Gilkissin
|
Laughing
One*
|
1975
|
Fred
Thompson
|
Ahoaltuwi
|
Loving
One
|
1975
|
Robert
S. Wedinger
|
Lilchpin
|
Diligent
One
|
1976
|
Frederic
W. Franzwick
|
Ahowoapewi
|
He Who
Has Endurance*
|
1976
|
Robert
V. Koeth
|
Nagatamen
|
Reliable
One
|
1976
|
James Koeth
|
Wilawi
|
Valuable
One
|
1976
|
Stephen
M. Wells
|
Lippoe
|
Experienced
One
|
1977
|
Richard
Boardman
|
Klamahattenamin
|
Calm
Minded One
|
1977
|
Herbert
Harkins
|
Alappiechsin
|
Fast
Talker*
|
1977
|
John
(Jack) T. Baird
|
Apatschin
|
One Who
Comes Back
|
1977
|
|
|
|
1978
|
David Ekstrand
|
|
|
1978
|
Joseph
J. Koeth Jr.
|
Klamachpin
|
Quiet
One
|
1978
|
Joseph McInerney
|
Gunaquot
|
Tall
One
|
1978
|
|
Chuppecat
|
Deep
Water
|
1979
|
Frank
T. Mullane
|
Memhallamund
|
The
Patch Trader
|
1979
|
Frank Resta
|
Leke
|
He Who
Is True
|
1979
|
Steve
Santoro
|
Mantowagan
|
He with
Spiritual Power*
|
1979
|
Richard Wedinger
|
Apensuwi
|
Useful
One
|
1983
|
Robert
Herman
|
Wewingtonheet
|
Talker
|
1983
|
Duncan
Logan
|
Lekhiket
|
Writer
|
1983
|
Greg
Scott
|
Allohakasin Gentgeen
|
One Who
Teaches Dance
|
1983
|
Albert
K. Sellitti
|
|
|
1983
|
Joseph Conly
|
Gischenaxin
|
Be
Prepared
|
1984
|
Stephen
De Quinzio
|
Allowat Takachsin
|
Mighty
Leader*
|
1984
|
Dean Santore
|
Nolemiwi Achowalogen
|
Unseen
Worker
|
1984
|
Rudy Lazidas
|
Gentgeen Netopalis
|
Dancing
Warrior
|
1984
|
George
Rice
|
Sukachsin Nachk
|
Iron
Hands*
|
1985
|
Gary Motelson
|
Nanatschitaquik
|
Business
Manager
|
1985
|
Frederick
J. Black
|
Epit Abschin
|
He Who
Is Always There
|
1985
|
Dr.
Alan R. Goretsky
|
Kikehuwet
|
Physican
|
1985
|
Joseph Prefer
|
Gischitehen
|
Determined
One
|
1986
|
Steele Arbeeny
|
Tschitanek
|
The
Fast One
|
1986
|
Michael Babich
|
|
|
1986
|
Kevin
F. Mullane
|
Tschitqui
|
Strong
Silent One
|
1986
|
Albert
De Quinzio
|
Schachachgeu
|
The
Precise One
|
1986
|
Michael Tuccillo Sr.
|
Schakamon
|
Food
Provider
|
1986
|
Steven Motelson
|
Newo Maschapi Gokhos
|
Four
Bead Owl*
|
1987
|
Richard
Noll
|
Eluwak Aptoeos
|
Most
Powerful Speaker
|
1987
|
Barney
Margolis
|
Tschitani Achowalogen
|
Capable
Worker
|
1987
|
Thomas
F. Harkins
|
Hattape Lenno
|
Bowman
|
1987
|
Eric T.
Hansen
|
Wtelgixowagon Gawi
|
Merit
Badger
|
1988
|
Mitchell Slepian
|
Alhaquot Aptonen |
The
Stormy Speaker
|
1988
|
Vincent
A. Lapadula
|
Wischiki Mawenemen
|
The
Busy Organizer
|
1988
|
Robert
A. Chiusano Sr.
|
Nihillalquonk Wikhetschik
|
Master
Builder
|
1988
|
Edward
A. Regis
|
Machiechsin Mechmauwinkenk
|
The
Loud Camper*
|
1989
|
Keith
D. Christensen
|
Wulantowagan
|
He Who
Has Good Spirit
|
1989
|
Francis
J. Harty
|
Machqui Ehoalid
|
The
Bear Lover
|
1989
|
Ronald Hensler
|
Wuliussin
|
He Who
Acts Admirably
|
1989
|
George Abdou Sr.
|
|
|
1989
|
George Abdou Jr.
|
Allogagan
|
He Who
Serves
|
1990
|
Francisco
L. Barnes Jr.
|
Kikewagan Wewoapisak
|
Life
Guard
|
1990
|
Magne G. Gundersen
|
Tschitani Pethakwonn
|
Strong
Thunder
|
1990
|
Theodore
J. G. Cotter
|
Atschimolsin
|
The
Counselor
|
1990
|
Joseph
A. Raia
|
Amangi Tschipey
|
Big
Ghost*
|
1990
|
Shawn
P. Barca
|
Pohanasin
|
Drum
Beater
|
1990
|
William
R. Goffin
|
Gachpees Nimat
|
Twin
Brother
|
1991
|
Michael
M. Parisi
|
Chauwalanne Mochgamen
|
The
Eagle Finder
|
1991
|
Peter
Cuevas Jr.
|
Getteminak Memsochet
|
Happy
Traveler
|
1992
|
Michael
Poller
|
Wuhhala Wiwaschin
|
The
Shield Bearer
|
1992
|
|
Nechasin Lakusin
|
Careful
Climber
|
1992
|
Peter Gioia Jr.
|
Gischihan Nachk
|
Handy
Hands
|
1992
|
Raymond Goffin
|
Achpequot Memsochet
|
Wounded Traveller
|
1992
|
Robert
Byrnes
|
Lachxowilenno
|
Sea
Captain
|
1992
|
Ronald Cullenen
|
Mechmaunikenk Nihllaquonk
|
Campmaster
|
1993
|
Russel Wolf
|
Gutgu Wiechcheu
|
Kneeling
Wolf
|
1993
|
Charles
A. Quagliato
|
Ta Keeche Machtagen
|
Little
Fighter
|
1993
|
Francisco
(Frank) L. Barnes Sr.
|
Achgindamen Gock
|
Counter
of Money*
|
1993
|
Frank
B. Gannon
|
Gauwin Machen
|
Sleeping
Giant*
|
1994
|
|
Mechmauwikenk Maniton
|
|
1994
|
Michael
F. Gioia
|
Wimachtendienk Maniton
|
Brotherhood
Maker
|
1994
|
Christopher
Brown
|
Wulakenindewagen
|
Good
Reporter
|
1994
|
Gladys Schweiger
|
Kiken Ochqueu
|
The
Medicine Woman
|
1995
|
Brian Birstler
|
Chweli Ntutemawachtin
|
He Who
Asks Many Questions
|
1995
|
Melvin Hellem Sr.
|
Allowat Waletitten
|
Allowat Advisor
|
1995
|
Richard Kabalkin
|
Amangi Pedhakquon
|
Big
Thunder*
|
1995
|
Lynn Odegaard
|
Waletitten Migon
|
Advisor
to the Quill
|
1995
|
Keith Santero
|
Lilchpin Gentgeen
|
The
Diligent Dancer
|
1995
|
Gregory Sieghardt
|
Aliohak Ahoweli
|
Strong
Willed
|
1995
|
|
Ndoniken Weuchsowagan
|
Seeker
of Knowledge
|
1995
|
Richard Xuereb
|
Wendaman Lenno
|
The
Fisherman
|
1996
|
Carolyn Birstler
|
Wilawi Mechmauwikenk
|
Valuable
Camper
|
1996
|
Betty
Harty
|
Wischiki Gischachpoanhe
|
Busy
Baker
|
1996
|
|
Chuppecat Litchen
|
Deep
Thinker
|
1996
|
Kevin
O'Brien
|
Klamachpin Aptonen
|
Quiet
Speaker
|
1996
|
Scott
Bosworth
|
Klamachpin Genachgihat
|
Quiet
Overseer
|
1997
|
Marc
Gross
|
Luppoewagon
|
Witty One
|
1997
|
Ray Jon
McCue
|
Tepelendam
|
Contented
One
|
1997
|
Emily
Harkins Cuevas
|
Pennauweleman
|
Thoughtful
One
|
1997
|
Felix DiPaolo
|
Achewon
|
The
Strong One
|
1997
|
Joseph
Longo
|
Klamhattenamin
|
Calm
Minded One
|
1997
|
Michael
Andersen
|
Tgauchsin
|
Good
Natured One
|
1998
|
Eric Odegaard
|
Ahowoapewi
|
He Who
Has Endurance
|
1998
|
Jack
Cosenza
|
Allog Wagan
|
Hard
Worker
|
1998
|
Ruth
Ann Poller
|
Allowalehmui Nitis
|
The
Valuable Companion*
|
1998
|
Thomas Rubino
|
Nihillasohen
|
He Who
Delivers
|
1998
|
Brian Danecker
|
Wewinotoneet
|
One Who
Loves To Talk
|
1998
|
Barry
Anfang
|
Wuhhala
|
He Who
Protects
|
2000
|
John Altieri
|
Kittlelendamwagan
|
Earnest
One
|
2000
|
Michael
Selowentchich
|
Wulalogewagan
|
One Who
Does Good Work
|
2000
|
Taube
Olsen
|
Pakantschiechen
|
Accomplished
One*
|
2000
|
Thomas
H. Hamer
|
Wulihan
|
One Who
Does Good For Others
|
2001
|
Michael
A. Armato
|
Wulaptonaelchukquonk
|
He Who
Advocates Our Cause
|
2001
|
Thomas Rubino Jr.
|
Klamachpin Nihillasohen
|
Quiet
Deliver
|
2001
|
Robert
(Bobby) Anfang
|
Gischeleman
|
He Who
Creates with Mind
|
2001
|
Andrew
Selowentchich
|
Gischihan
|
He Who
Creates with Hands
|
2001
|
Christopher Kilpert
|
Nendawen
|
Lamp
Carrier
|
2001
|
Peter Gioia Sr.
|
Tgauwiwi Machque
|
Gentle
Bear
|
2002
|
Robert
Giorgio
|
Gihim
|
He Who
Inspires
|
2002
|
Brian
Jason Levinsky
|
Gischachsummen
|
He Who Enlightens
|
2002
|
|
Ganschelalogen
|
She who
does great wonders (aka "Wonder Woman")
|
2003
|
Joseph Perchiacca
|
Klamachpin Weuchsowagan
|
Quiet
Scholar
|
2003
|
Daniel
Selowentchich
|
Netopalis Wulalogewagen
|
Warrior
Who Does Good Work
|
2003
|
Brenda
Gazinski
|
Achgiguwen Nechnutschinget
|
Noisy
Nurse
|
2004
|
Vincent DePaola Jr.
|
Alachimoagan Genteen
|
Restless
Dancer
|
2004
|
Jared
Vega
|
Wullamehlleu Aptonen
|
Gentle
Speaker
|
2004
|
John Perchiacca |
Beson Gischihan |
Medicine Maker |
2004
|
Andrew
Montero
|
Kschillen Wsit
|
Swift
Feet
|
2004
|
Ed Baggs |
Lippoe Achgeketum |
Wise Teacher |
2005
|
Louis
(Bob) Gazinski
|
Lachxowilenno Sahgachtoon
|
Captain
Cook
|
2005
|
Brian Thomassen
|
Nageuchsowagon Elogamgussit
|
Confident
Communicator
|
2006
|
Daniel Kurzweil
|
Skattek Elangomat
|
Zealous
Friend
|
2006
|
Daniel
Sullivan
|
Lippoe Hukgui
|
Wise
Chin
|
2006
|
|
Klamachpin Achewon
|
Quiet
Spirit
|
2006
|
James
Phelan
|
Kschikan Achgeketum
|
Knife
Teacher
|
2007
|
Steven
Gazinski
|
Natoochton Allohakasin
|
Inquiring
Instructor
|
2007
|
Tim
McCormick
|
Achpateuny Gentgeen
|
Wind
Dancer
|
2007
|
Mike
Sheehan
|
Kschippehellen
|
Strong
Current
|
2007
|
Martin
Eisenberg
|
Achgeketum Amemens
|
Teacher
of Children
|
2007
|
Michael
Gazinski
|
Allogagan
|
He Who
Serves
|
2007
|
Len Kurzweil
|
Nochnutemaliuwet Gock
|
Money
Keeper
|
| 2008 | Mike Slisz | Beson Nachk | Healing Hands |
| 2008 | Andrew Callahan | Guneau Pachkschikan | Long Knife |
| 2008 | Steven Schiavone | Klamachpin Woapak | Quiet Tide |
| 2008 | Joseph Schiavone | Tokendowagon Takachsin | Tireless Leader |
| 2008 | Leonard Vaccaro | Wisawek Nachk | Golden Hands |
| 2009 | Joseph Figueroa |
Lauchsoheen | He who makes other happy |
| 2009 | Ryan Keyes |
Gihim Takachsin | Encouraging Leader |
| 2009 | Jason Kurzweil |
Gischnemoagan | One Who Creates with Vision |
| 2009 | Robert Ciraola |
Wulakhelan | To Take Someone in Care |
| 2009 | Nick M. Rozak |
Leke’ Elangomat | Loyal Friend |
| 2010 | Andrew Jones | Klamachpin Witschindin | Quiet Helper |
| 2010 | June Bettenhauser | Elangomat Wuskelenape | Friend of Young People |
| 2010 | Elizabeth Figueroa | Nuwingi Achowalogen | Willing Worker |
| 2010 | Neil Levinsky | Lippoe Lekhiket | Wise Writer |
| 2010 | Peter Messina | Achewon Takachsin | Strong Leader |
| 2010 | Luke Pensabene | Netopalis Wiamat | Warrior Brother |
| 2011 | Jeremy Jones | Klamachpin Achigiguwewagon | Quiet Sportsman |
| 2011 | Camillo Messina | Acgiguwen Mawachpo | Jocular Collector |
| 2012 | Allan Feldman | Papesu | Patient One |
| 2012 | Ryan Moumbloiw | Tschiganitehen | Perserving One |
| 2012 | Robert Warne | Achowalogen | One Who Works Hard |
| 2012 | Larry Ferretti Jr. | Lachpiecsin | Fast Speaker |
| 2012 | Daithi Farley | Macheu Weuchsowagan | One Who Has Great Knowledge |
| 2013 | Benjamin Tirado | Wulantowagan | He Who Has Good Spirits |
| 2013 | Larry Ferretti | Ganschelalogewagan | Wonderful Worker |
| 2013 | Christopher Brown | Pohonasin | Drum Beater |
| 2013 | Daithi Farley | Macheu Weuchsowagan | One Who Has Great Knowledge |
| Daithi Farley |