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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:

  1. Send an email to me with the subject line “Unsung Heroes.”
  2. Include a detailed summary of the heroic act.
  3. 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.
  4. Include high-res photos of the Unsung Hero.
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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. 

Scouting in the News

‘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.

Inspirational Stories

‘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.

Inspirational Stories

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.”

Cub Scouting

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 Heroes

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.

Michaela with her Medal of Merit
Unsung Heroes

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.

Ryan Cleasby holding a certificate
Unsung Heroes

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.
Inspirational Stories

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.

App Feed - Outdoors

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.

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Aaron Derr

Aaron Derr is the senior editor of Aaron on Scouting and Scout Life magazine, and also a former Cubmaster and Scouts BSA volunteer.


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Michael Freeman, an Eagle Scout, is an associate editor of Scout Life and Scouting magazines.


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Sheniece Chappell is an associate editor of Scout Life and Scouting magazines.


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Bryan Wendell, an Eagle Scout, is the founder of Bryan on Scouting (now Aaron on Scouting).

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