Vigil Honor
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.
Under no circumstances should tenure in Scouting or the Order of the Arrow nor family legacy be considered as reason enough for a Vigil Honor recommendation.
In order to be eligible for recommendation to the National Order of the Arrow Committee for the Vigil Honor, an Arrowman must serve a minimum of 2 years as a Brotherhood member.
A lodge may nominate up to their registered Arrowmen once a year. At least 50% of all nominated must be under 21 at the time of nomination. The most that can be nominated for any given year is based on the following table:
| Total Lodge Membership | Maximum Number of Nominations |
|---|---|
| 0 - 99 | 2 |
| 100 - 149 | 3 |
| 150 - 199 | 4 |
| 200 - 249 | 5 |
| 250 - 299 | 6 |
| 300 - 348 | 7 |
| 350 - 399 | 8 |
| 400 - 449 | 9 |
| 450 - 499 | 10 |
| 500 or more | Ration 1 - 50 |
Vigil nominations are open to all Quelqueshoe Lodge members in the fall and the Vigil selection committee votes on the recipients. The recipients are then recognized at the Winter Ordeal. These honored Arrowmen are then invited to participate in the Vigil induction which is the first weekend in January.
Vigil Honor Members
| Year | Name | Vigil Name | Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Gordon Inlay | -unknown- | Singing Eagle |
| 1962 | Paul Agner | Papesu | Patient One |
| 1962 | Buddy Bouquet | Sakima | Chief |
| 1962 | Ike Hall Jr. | Leke | Loyal One |
| 1965 | Richard Fuselier | Wewingtionheet | Talker |
| 1965 | Robert Judd | Gentgeen | Dancer |
| 1965 | William Mitchell | Achowaldgen | Worker |
| 1966 | Raymond Clark | Netopalis | Warrior |
| 1966 | Donald Dees | Achewon | Strong One |
| 1966 | Gerald Gibson | Luppoewagon | Witty One |
| 1966 | Claudius Mayo | Apendamen | One Who Enjoys |
| 1966 | Gilbert Myers | Genachgihat | Overseer |
| 1967 | Jerry Clark | Nianque | Wildcat |
| 1967 | Garry Davis | Pakantschiechen | Accomplished One |
| 1967 | Carl Dees | Wilalogewagon | One Who Does Good Work |
| 1967 | Dan Whelchel | Pendamen | One Who Understands |
| 1968 | Jody Cole | Actschinkhalen | One Who Persuades |
| 1968 | Matt Dees | Ajapeu | Buck |
| 1968 | Wallace Stroud | Achowalogen | Hard Worker |
| 1969 | Larry Chaisson | Segachtek | Ardent One |
| 1969 | Mark Deiter | Allohakasin | One Who Instructs |
| 1969 | Richard Lee | Wulantowagan | One Who Has Good Spirit |
| 1969 | Charles Litteral | Mawachpo | Collector |
| 1969 | Jerry Stroud | Nipahwochwen | Night Traveler |
| 1969 | Tom Stroud | Elemussit | He Who Goes Away |
| 1970 | Robert Brown | Wipungwey | Brown |
| 1970 | Johnny Segura Jr. | Sachgachpoon | Cook |
| 1971 | James Collins | Pennauweleman | Thoughtful One |
| 1972 | Daniel Saucier | Achgiguwen | Noisy One |
| 1972 | Erine Smith | Leke | He Who Is True |
| 1975 | Keith Stafford | Alchimuin | One Who Rests |
| 1976 | Kelly Dean | Moschakantpeu | Bald-Headed One |
| 1976 | Jospeh Tupper | Wallemunsit | Cattle Owner |
| 1977 | Stuart Bonnin | Witschemen | Helpful One |
| 1977 | David Duplechian | Kschamehellan | Fast Runner |
| 1977 | Cliff Hazel | Luppdewagan | Witty One |
| 1977 | Bob Perry | Gilkissin | Laughing One |
| 1978 | John Bonnin | Allpuepi | Hat |
| 1978 | Mark Cardinal | Mehokquiman | Red Bird |
| 1978 | Bentley LaFleur | Amatshipuis | Turkey Buzzard |
| 1978 | Scott Perry | Tschitgussin | Silent One |
| 1979 | Niel Carter | Machtagen | Fighter |
| 1979 | Keith Greenlee | Tuple | Turtle |
| 1979 | Eddie Hebert | Gischihan | One Who Creates With Hand |
| 1979 | Mark Lemaire | Apensuwi | Enjoyable One |
| 1980 | Thomas Blasingame | Achowelwendam | Deep Thinker |
| 1980 | Justin Broussard | Lachpiechism | Fast Speaker |
| 1980 | Kent Campbell | Kisinelendam | Care Free One |
| 1981 | John Barnes | Gischitehen | Determined One |
| 1981 | Ronald Cobb | Takachsin | Leader |
| 1981 | Dean Day | Mowichleu | Wild Dove |
| 1981 | Patrick Lechtenburg | Gunaquot | Tall One |
| 1981 | Nielson Morgan | Klanhattenamin | Calm-Minded One |
| 1982 | John T. Haifley | Memhallmund | Trader |
| 1982 | Dave Kandik | Pohonasin | Drum Beater |
| 1982 | James Tarver III | Natoochton | Inquiring One |
| 1982 | David Anders | Nagatamen | One Who Can Be Trusted |
| 1983 | Peter Castillo | Giskhaouen | Woodcutter |
| 1983 | Leighton Greenlee | Leke | Loyal One |
| 1983 | Robert Falgoust | Willapeju | Honorable One |
| 1983 | James Tarver Jr. | Elouwit | Hunter |
| 1983 | Wilbert LeDoux | Witscheman | Helpful One |
| 1983 | John Green | Kittakima | Great King |
| 1984 | Richard Cole Jr. | Negatamen | Reliable One |
| 1984 | Aaron Tarver | Achowalogen | Hard Worker |
| 1984 | Bradley Durouso | Netami | First |
| 1984 | Harold Creel | Elgixin | Worthy One |
| 1984 | Richard Stockrider | Achgeketum | Teacher |
| 1985 | Vernon Morgan Jr. | Klamhattenauiw | Calm-Minded One |
| 1985 | Larry Nelson | Chuppelat | Water, Deep Water |
| 1985 | Donn Seymour | Wischiyin | Active One |
| 1985 | Morris Garner | Ashgisuwen | Lively One |
| 1985 | Eric Moreau | Ktemaque | Beaver |
| 1986 | Steve McLaughlin | Achgiki Elangomat | Companion |
| 1986 | George McLaughlin | Ahotasu | Beloved |
| 1986 | Kevin Brewer | Schachachgapewi | Honest One |
| 1986 | Andrew Gray | Leke Olsittam | Different One |
| 1986 | Scott Hayes | Gettemagelensit | Humble One |
| 1988 | Jeffrey Melhorn | Wowoatam | Skillful One |
| 1988 | Craig Norton | Nipahwochwen | Traveler, Night Traveler |
| 1988 | Leonard Myers | Gisklaquen | Woodcutter |
| 1988 | Russell Roberts | Ksukquamallsin | Perplexed One |
| 1989 | W. Scott Flenniken | Nachgohuman | One Who Sings |
| 1989 | Christopher Franks | Guttgenneman | One Who Gives Back |
| 1989 | Chris Gray | Gawi | Badger |
| 1989 | Daniel Houston | Achpamsin Machque | Hiking Bear |
| 1989 | Kent McInnis | -unknown- | Dancer |
| 1990 | Audrick Juneau | Welilissit | Pious One |
| 1990 | Ray Maylen | Klamachpin | Quiet One |
| 1991 | Eric Hartman | -unknown- | Elder Brother |
| 1991 | Raymond Maylen | -unknown- | Fireman |
| 1991 | Vinson Mouser | Lauchsoheen Memsochet | Happy Traveler |
| 1991 | Tommie Reon | Klamachpin | Quiet One |
| 1991 | Jason Robbins | -unknown- | Woodpecker |
| 1992 | Rick Fournier | Kschochwen | Walker, Fast Walker |
| 1992 | Roland Lejeune | Wulalogewagen | One Who Does Good Work |
| 1992 | Ethan Miller | Ajanhelendam | Indifferent One |
| 1993 | Richard Lejeune | Witschindin | One Who Assists |
| 1993 | Warner Miller | Elgigunkhaki | One Who Is Big And Wide |
| 1993 | Chris Perkins | Allohakasin | One Who Instructs |
| 1993 | David Stewart | Klamachpin Achowalogen | Quiet Worker |
| 1994 | Richard Roy | Wischixin | One Who Exerts Himself |
| 1994 | Ty Roach | Wilawi Nosogamen | Valuable Follower |
| 1994 | Leonard Fontenot | Amangi Wixhetschik | Big Builder |
| 1994 | Jeremy Walters | Klamhattenamin | One Of Calm Mind |
| 1995 | Michael DeLeon | Amangi Widee | Big Heart |
| 1995 | Charley Gill | Achgiguwen Achowalogen | Jocular Worker |
| 1995 | Patsy Lejeune | Kschippenhellen Wenitschanit | Strong Current Parent |
| 1995 | Andy McGregor | Pischk | Night Hawk |
| 1997 | Bob Rondeau | Alachumoagan | Restless One |
| 1997 | Eric Prater | Lachauweleman | He Who Is Concerned |
| 1997 | Ramona Miller | Anatschiton | One Who Cares |
| 1997 | Allan Richards | Nagatamen | One Who Can Be Trusted |
| 1997 | Beverly Robbins | Witscheman | Helpful One |
| 1997 | Josh Stone | Leke | Loyal One |
| 1998 | Andy Chapman | Natoochton | Inquiring One |
| 1998 | Michael Clayton Sr. | Klamachpin | Quiet One |
| 1998 | Michael Clayton Jr. | Achewon | Strong One |
| 1998 | Billy Chastain | Achowalogen | Hard Worker |
| 1998 | Richard Chastain | -unknown- | -unknown- |
| 1998 | Richard McGregory | Kikehuwet | Doctor |
| 1998 | Butch Robbins | Clamhattenmogan | Steady One |
| 1999 | Carl Dees | Wulamallessin | Happy One |
| 1999 | Johnny Barmore | Guttgennemen | He Who Gives Back |
| 1999 | Jason Trahan | Meechgalhulquot | Red-Headed One |
| 1999 | Jason Fisher | Nuwinhi | Willing One |
| 1999 | Justin Abshire | Kschiechek Ganschiechsin | Clean One Who Cries Aloud |
| 1999 | Ian Mundt | Weuchsowagan | One Who Has Knowledge |
| 2000 | Clay Kirkpatrick | Wulaptonen | He Who Speaks Favorably |
| 2000 | Troy Hoffpauir | Matowagan | He Who Has Spiritual Power |
| 2000 | Joe Castro | Alachimuin | He Who Rests |
| 2000 | Rick Sprigg | Wulihan | He Who Does Good For Others |
| 2001 | Ben Foster | Machelensin Leke Mos | High-Minded Loyal Moose |
| 2001 | Phillip Oliver | Lippoe Achgeketam | Experienced Teacher |
| 2001 | James Hebert | Nendawen Aschowen | Torch Carrier Who Swims Swiftly |
| 2001 | Randy Hebert | Tachpachiwi Sachgaohiocm | Modest Cook |
| 2001 | Bryan Feather | Ehaluchsit Meechgalhuquot Papaches | Mighty Red-Headed Woodpecker |
| 2001 | Richard Bottini | Suken Ktemaque Mizin | Black Beaver Eater |
| 2002 | Wayne Bonney | Witscheman Lowaneu | Helpful One From The North |
| 2002 | Richard "J.L." Bottini Jr. | Alachimoagan Genigeen | Restless Dancer |
| 2002 | Sam Chapman | Gegeyjunbet Wulantowagan | Chief Of The Spirits |
| 2002 | Kaice Farhat | Lauchsoheen | He Who Makes Others Happy |
| 2002 | Max Sprigg | Achgiki Nachgohoman | Jesting One Who Sings |
| 2003 | Gabriel Bottini | Achgameu Gilkissin | Wide Laughing One |
| 2003 | Chris Castete | Kittakima Anicus | Great King Ground Squirrel |
| 2003 | Mark Hanudel | Klamhattemanin | One Of Calm Mind |
| 2003 | Josh Prudhomme | Gischenaxdin Gawi | Prepared Badger |
| 2004 | Nathan Ullom | Apensuwi Wischixin | Enjoyable One Who Exerts Himself |
| 2004 | Scott Hendricks | Glakelendam Tgauchain | Excited Friendly One |
| 2004 | Leonard Fontenot | Lilchpin Gischilam | Diligent One Who Creates With Hand |
| 2005 | Jeff Fruge | Sasappis Wewingtonheel | Firefly Who Is A Babbler |
| 2005 | Jacob Fontenot | Ksinachpin Najundam | Leisurely One Who Carries A Load |
| 2005 | Gidget Hendricks | Nagatamen Papenaowelendam | Reliable One Who Gets Attention |
| 2005 | Thomas Ullom | Achgiiki Machelensiin | High-Minded Jesting One |
| 2006 | Brett Chapman | Takachsin Wunita | Leader Who Knows How |
| 2006 | Joel Dees | Gebtschaat Mamchachwelendam | Clown Who Endures Pain |
| 2006 | Justin Ullom | Achewon Ahowoapewi | Strong One Who Endures |
| 2006 | Legare Clement | Takachsin Weuchsowagan | Leader With Knowledge |
| 2007 | David Day | Apatschin | He Who Returns |
| 2007 | Phoenix Maggiore | Lungwamen | Dreamer |
| 2007 | Ernest Maggiore | Allouchsit Witatschimoisin | Mighty Adviser |
| 2007 | Lee McSpadden | Woakus | Gray Fox |
| 2008 | Daniel Wygoda | Segachtek | Ardent One |
| 2008 | Randall Unson | Lilchpin Gentgeen | Diligent Dancer |
| 2008 | Pam Dartez | Ohsittam Anatschiton | Believer Who Cares |
| 2008 | Brandon Hart | Photasu Witawemotpanni | Beloved One Who Aides |
| 2009 | Colby Broussard | Gettmagelensit Klamachpin | Humble Quiet One |
| 2009 | Kodey Kershaw | Amendchewagan Achgeketum | Stubborn Teacher |
| 2009 | Ryan Johnston | Nuwingi Wihungen | Willing One Who Sacrifices |
| 2010 | Roy Billodeau | Gischhatteu Walalogwagan | Ready One Who Does Good Work |
| 2010 | Taylor O'Quain | Gischileu | He Who Has Proven True |
| 2010 | Robbie Broussard | Nagatamen Allohakasin | Reliable One Who Instructs |
| 2012 | Chayden Cormier | Wulatenamuwi Allogagen | Happy Servant |
| 2012 | Jeremi Edwards | Langomuwinaxin Elogamagussit | Friendly Messenger |
| 2012 | Juanita Morgan | Genachigihan Gahowen | Caring Mother |
| 2013 | David Billodeau | Tschitani Elauwit | Strong Hunter |
| 2013 | John Williams | Sakima Allogagan Nehellatank | Chief who is a servant of the Lord |
| 2013 | Kete Lanty | -unknown- | Sailor Doing Good For Others |
| 2014 | Brandon Brewer | Weuschowagan Nimiwanachen | Knowledgeable One On A Journey |
| 2014 | Doug Brackbill | Tqauchin Pichpemmethet | Friendly Preacher |
| 2014 | J. C. Land | Nutiket Tindevchen | Guardians of Fire |
| 2015 | Adam Wagster | Gebtschat Mikindamen Wulaloaewagan | Fool Who Does Good Work |
| 2017 | Patrick Juneau II | Gilkissin Wulalogewagon | Laughing One Who Does Good Work |
| 2018 | Barron Koll | Tachpachiwi Sakima Taquiechen | Humble Chief Who Joins Together |
| 2019 | Ethan Honeycutt | Wingolauchsick Guttgennemen | Cheerful One Who Gives Back |
| 2019 | Kevin Cagnolatti | Amangiechsin Weuchsowagan | Loud Speaker Who Has Knowledge |
| 2019 | Zack Breeding | Klamachpin Gischachsummen | Quiet One Who Enlightens |
| 2020 | Dylan Burleigh | Achginchen Elengomat | Friend Who Is Quick To Listen |
| 2020 | Nathan Drott | Glakelendam Nimat Wulihan | Excited Brother Who Does Good For Others |
| 2020 | Noah Farque | Gischteten Wischixin | Determined One Whoe Exerts Himself |
| 2020 | Steven "Pup" Farque | Schachachgapewi Wetochwink Guttgennemen | Honest Father Who Gives Back |
| 2022 | Trinity Beer | Gischitehen Nimat Sakima | Determined Sister Chief |
| 2022 | Bethany Williams | Pehpoktek Leke Veuchsovagan | Fiery Loyal One Who Has Knowledge |
| 2023 | Owen Bailey | Nageuchsin Awehhellen Nagatamen | Hopeful Bird Who Can Be Trusted |
| 2023 | Paula Jean Lovell | Tachen Nimat Takachsin | Little Sister Who Leads |
| 2023 | Michael "Mike" Beer | Quetajaku Tschitanessoagan | Old Tree Who Has Authority |