What do President Barack Obama, New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, author Homer Hickam, actor Chuck Norris, and NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal all have in common?
No, they’re not the five famous people I’d invite to a fantasy dinner party — though that would be interesting.
In fact, these men are among the five famous folks who have mailed congratulatory letters to new Eagle Scouts. Last month, I asked our Facebook friends to send me their favorite Eagle letters.
After sorting through about a hundred impressive submissions, I picked my 30 favorites, removed the Eagle’s last name and address, and will share them with you.
The letter-writers include names you know in the worlds of politics, entertainment, and sports. And they prove that it’s worth sending a request for a letter to just about anybody — all they can do is say no.
A final note: One of the letters was from the late Sen. Daniel Inouye, the highest-ranking Asian American politician in U.S. history. The letter was likely one of the last ones signed by Sen. Inouye before his death in December 2012.
How do you request Eagle Scout letters?
Read my guide and see some of the letters I received after earning my Eagle Scout Award.
Let’s get to the letters:
How do you request Eagle Scout letters?
Read my guide and see some of the letters I received after earning my Eagle Scout Award.
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