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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.
Scott Kwok in the man's driveway
Unsung Heroes

Unsung Hero: Scout rescues elderly man who slipped in the snow

January 27, 2020 1

The Life Scout saw a concerning sight: a man lying on his side in the snow. What happened next reminds us what Scouts are made of.

An SUV on its side after a crash.
Unsung Heroes

‘We got this’: Mother-son duo first on scene of horrific highway accident

January 13, 2020 3

A Life Scout and his mom were the first on the scene of a horrific accident in the Texas panhandle. What happened next, one woman says, saved her life.

Inspirational Stories

Unsung Hero: He helped rescue a skier dangerously entangled in plastic fencing

January 8, 2020 2

In February 2019, a Star Scout was snowboarding with friends and family in Southern California when he spotted a skier in danger. 

Kyle Dimick shakes hand of law enforcement officer
Inspirational Stories

Unsung Hero: He kept his cool when encountering an SUV flipped on its side

November 22, 2019 1

For the calm-headed actions he took after seeing an SUV flipped on its side, Kyle Dimick received the Certificate of Merit.

Inspirational Stories

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.

Luke Bazaldua, the hero who saved people from the riptide.
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Unsung Hero: Eagle Scout rescues group of swimmers caught in dangerous riptide

October 21, 2019 2

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

Marty Heffernan hold his award.
Inspirational Stories

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.

Jean Perea shaked hands with Scott Sorrels after Sorrels presented Jean with the National Medal of Merit.
Unsung Heroes

Unsung Hero: Venturer driving to World Jamboree rescues family that crashed car

September 9, 2019 6

Jean Perea was driving to the World Scout Jamboree when a car going the other direction started swerving toward him. Scouting taught him what to do next.

Unsung Heroes

Unsung Hero: Bear Scout rescues 3-year-old who fell into frigid pond

August 26, 2019 2

When a 3-year-old fell into a frigid pond, this Bear Scout didn’t hesitate. He reacted quickly, and his actions likely saved the boy’s life.

Unsung Heroes

Unsung Heroes: Troop stops wildfire along side of road, thwarting potential disaster

August 12, 2019 1

When the Scouts of Troop 143 came across a wildfire on the side of the road, they demonstrated astonishing bravery and determination.

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

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