Every time I see Albert, he is either smiling or giving out free hugs. I remember when I was standing at the bus stop. He saw me through the window and started waving violently at me. I had to be blind to miss it. Seriously. He has the most encouraging, positive and motivating words to cheer people up; even when it seems like all hope is lost. For example, when I told him I might de-pledge after hearing we might get 20 extra interviews, he offered to hunt down 10 actives and hold interview night at his house. He’s always there to listen to my crazy stories about my weekend or laugh at how unrealistic my plans are for the next weekend. 

-Carol Wong on active Albert Thao; Scout Oath Trait: Cheerful