Inspirational Stories - 2/7 - Bryan on Scouting

Rafe’s special delivery: Eagle Scout collects items for victims of California wildfire

January 23, 2019 1

Rafe Kotalik, senior patrol leader of Troop 1772 from the Sam Houston Area Council, launched a gear drive for Scouts and others from Paradise, Calif.

This troop honored its late Scoutmaster with a really cool patch

January 15, 2019 0

A California troop honored its 300-plus Eagles Scouts and the Scoutmaster who helped so many of them reach that rank.

School’s display honors Eagle Scout students, inspires others

December 11, 2018 3

This is a great idea to honor high school student Eagle Scouts.

During the public viewing former President George H.W. Bush lies in State at the US Capitol rotunda on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on Monday December 3, 2018. (Photo by Melina Mara/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Duty to country: Webelos Scout, Boy Scouts salute President George H.W. Bush

December 6, 2018 13

These separate moments of reverence epitomize the first words of the Scout Oath: “On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country … .”

Eagle Scout training to ride 4,000 miles for cancer research

December 4, 2018 1

This 4,000-mile journey is part of Texas 4000 for Cancer, a student non-profit organization that travels every summer to raise money for cancer research.

Cub Scout springs into action — twice — to save family members’ lives

November 20, 2018 2

Stories of Scouts saving others aren’t uncommon. But, how often do you hear about a Scout saving two people’s lives on separate occasions…in the same year?

How one Scouter lost 150 pounds so he could go to Philmont

October 25, 2018 15

The Scoutmaster has lost 150 pounds in less than nine months and wants to share his story to inspire others that “what seems impossible can be done.”

Korean War vet receives rare medal for his 75 years of Scouting service

October 15, 2018 2

In recognition of his service to Scouting, Willis “Buddy” Clark Jr. was presented a 75-year Scouting service commendation. Yes, seventy-five years.

Scout’s Eagle project earns World Scouting award, trip to United Nations

October 12, 2018 2

Mikaeel Martinez Jaka, a Life Scout from Virginia, received the World Organization of the Scout Movement’s prestigious Messengers of Peace Heroes Award.

This Second Class Scout sees duty in a hard day’s work

October 9, 2018 1

The Northwest Georgia Council needed some help, so Hayden Mize and his family stepped up because that’s what Scouts do.