Unsung Heroes

This is Unsung Heroes, a Bryan on Scouting blog series celebrating under-reported acts of Scouting heroism. These are stories that don’t make national headlines — but should. To share the news of an Unsung Hero in your pack, troop or crew:

Send an email to me with the subject line “Unsung Heroes.”
Include a detailed summary of the heroic act.
Include any “supporting documentation” you can. Examples include links to a story in your local newspaper, paperwork for a Scouting heroism award nomination or eyewitness accounts.
Include high-res photos of the Unsung Hero.

Unsung Hero: Eagle Scout pulls driver from 18-wheeler’s wreckage

August 10, 2022 1

The programs of the Boy Scouts of America are designed to help young men and women Be Prepared to help other people at all times. Because the fact of the matter is, you just never know when someone is going to need your help.

Unsung Hero: He quickly identified his dad’s heart attack and took decisive action

March 9, 2022 0

For smart and speedy thinking that likely saved his father’s life, Matthew received the Medal of Merit from the Sam Houston Area Council.

Unsung Heroes: Scout, his Scouter mom rescue kayaker from possible hypothermia

February 14, 2022 4

For his outstanding service that reflects the high ideals of Scouting, Marlin received the certificate of merit from the Sam Houston Area Council.

Unsung Heroes: Kayaking Scouters rescue family from drowning on fast-moving river

December 10, 2021 0

The friends had been paddling for about 20 miles when they heard a noise downriver. “Is that someone calling for help?” one of them said.

Unsung Hero: Second Class Scout saves fellow Scout from choking on a grape

November 8, 2021 0

Scarlett still remembers the sound — “that awful noise that happens when someone can’t breathe.” After hearing it, she jumped into action.

Unsung Hero: Scout calls 911 after grandfather has a stroke

October 14, 2021 0

When he heard a sound upstairs, this First Class Scout from Connecticut jumped into action.

Scouter stops man from driving toward youth football players, cheerleaders

September 29, 2021 0

For his unusual heroism at extreme risk to himself, Willie Maquinalez received the Honor Medal With Crossed Palms.

‘It was my duty to help’: Scout Executive rescues two from fiery crash

July 24, 2021 1

A Texas Scout Executive was on his way to meet some BSA volunteers when he was called into action unexpectedly.

‘It looked like the sky just came into our house’: Scout saves family after tornado

July 19, 2021 0

When an EF3 tornado hit his home in the suburbs of Chicago, this Life Scout reacted quickly, helping get his mom and three siblings to safety.

Unsung Hero: He saved a boy who hit his head on concrete steps while playing football

April 26, 2021 0

When his dad asked him later where he learned the first-aid skills that likely saved Jacob’s life, Evan’s reply was simple: “Scout camp.”