Inspirational Stories - 2/11 - Bryan on Scouting

Unsung Hero: Scoutmaster saves coworker from choking, shares story with Scouts

November 1, 2019 3

It was a normal workday at the Los Angeles law firm of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher when attorney Jesse Cripps heard a coworker yelling for help.

Slaton Strey of Troop 577 lost his home in the tornado.

Scouts rally to help fellow Scout who lost his home in Dallas tornado

October 25, 2019 2

The tornadoes that ripped through Dallas on Sunday left a troop without a place to meet and one of that troop’s Scouts without a place to call home.

Luke Bazaldua, the hero who saved people from the riptide.

Unsung Hero: Eagle Scout rescues group of swimmers caught in dangerous riptide

October 21, 2019 3

For his bravery in the face of personal risk, Luke, an Eagle Scout from Troop 514 of Southlake, Texas, is our latest Unsung Hero.

Ginger has been able to enjoy Scouting adventures with both Keiran and Michaela.

Hiking brought volunteer closer to her son; then the same happened with her daughter

October 16, 2019 3

After forming lasting memories in Scouting with her son, this volunteer is getting to experience it all again with her daughter.

From literal poster child for the BSA to Eagle Scout: 11 years, countless memories

October 14, 2019 2

Jonathan and his dad, Bruce, were photographed together in 2008 for a BSA recruiting campaign. More than a decade later, Jonathan is now an Eagle Scout.

David Taylor pauses during his 2012 Philmont trek.

Man earns Eagle at age 39, showing how Scouting opens doors

October 11, 2019 15

David, 39, was given extended time to complete his Eagle Scout journey because of developmental disabilities. But getting extra time never slowed him down.

Assistant Scoutmaster honored for saving 20 people during 2017 Las Vegas shooting

October 1, 2019 1

In the panic of the 2017 Las Vegas shooting, Marty Heffernan ran into the line of fire to get his wife and 20 strangers to safety under a set of bleachers.

Scouts show incredible kindness to fellow hiker in need; ‘It’s what we do,’ they say

September 30, 2019 3

When her climb to the highest point in Texas didn’t go as planned, a solo hiker from Kansas relied on the kindness of some Scouting strangers.

Eagle Scout, Navy veteran completes back-to-back treks at Philmont, Northern Tier

September 27, 2019 14

At a committee meeting, someone joked that it would be possible to finish the troop’s Philmont trek, hop on a plane, and head to Northern Tier.

Very good support dog recognized at Eagle court of honor for Scout with Asperger’s

September 2, 2019 2

When Ethan Warren, a Scout with Asperger’s, earned his Eagle Scout award, his support dog, Ranger, was by his side. After all, what are best friends for?