LI Triplets Earn Eagle Scout Status And Award From Sheriff's Office

BRIGHTWATERS, NY — A set of triplets has earned twin honors as the first set of triplets in New York and the first Black triplets in the county to earn the rank of Eagle Scout.

On Tuesday, the triplets Helaina Danetta Rivers, Henri Daniel Lispare Rivers IV and Henniyah Danella Rivers were recognized by Suffolk County Sheriff Errol D. Toulon, Jr. with the Community Leadership Award in honor of their recent achievement.

According to the sheriff's office, the Eagle Scout Award is a prestigious rank that requires participation in a multi-year merit badge program and the creation of a service project that benefits the community.

For their projects, the Rivers siblings worked to enhance Brightwaters Town Hall.

Helaina replaced a dilapidated wooden flagpole, Henri positioned permanent benches and Henniyah designed paving stones around the flagpole and placed planter boxes to beautify the area.

Brightwaters Village Mayor John Valdini, Trustee Bill Pitta, DPW Foreman Mike Gralton and volunteer Charlie Hayward—who assisted with the concrete—were also on hand for the award presentation.

Each month, Sheriff Toulon presents the Community Leadership Award to Suffolk County residents who go above and beyond to support their communities and make a meaningful impact on the lives of others.

To nominate someone for the Sheriff Toulon Community Leadership Award, email Suffolk_Sheriff@SuffolkCountyny.gov