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.

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.”

Unsung Hero: She thought quickly after her brother was burned by boiling water

February 9, 2021 3

This North Carolina Arrow of Light Scout’s instincts kicked in when her younger brother was scalded by a pot of boiling water.

Unsung Hero: He saved his ‘Memaw’ from a kitchen fire

January 22, 2021 0

Gage, then 10 years old, was spending a relaxing Sunday at Memaw’s house when he noticed smoke coming from the kitchen. The oven was on fire.

Unsung Hero: She calmly comforted the victim of a motorcycle accident

September 23, 2020 0

In true Scout spirit, Michaela jumped out of her car and ran toward the emergency. She took control of the situation — like she learned to do in Scouts BSA.

Unsung Hero: He rescued rowing teammate knocked unconscious at pool party

August 31, 2020 0

On Oct. 6, 2018, Eagle Scout Ryan Cleasby and his rowing teammates were having a pool party when Ryan heard a loud “thud.”

Jasper Wang (left) and his brother, Malcolm.

Unsung Hero: Star Scout helps his older brother get through scary seizures

August 5, 2020 2

Jasper’s older brother has epilepsy that causes intense seizures. Though he’s shorter and six years younger, Jasper acts as a protective big brother.

Unsung Hero: She rescued a fellow hiker during a family vacation

July 15, 2020 4

Leah Jo and her family were on a guided hike in the Caribbean country of St. Kitts and Nevis when another hiker slipped and fell.