Ballwin teen to get Scouts' highest heroism honor (What else is there to say?)

http://www.stltoday.com/ ^ | 05/28/2003 | Michelle Munz

[BallandPowder]

A Ballwin teenager will receive tonight the highest honor for heroism given by the Boy Scouts of America, the Medal with Crossed Palms. The organization says the medal is very rarely given out; it was last awarded in the St. Louis area about 15 years ago.

[BallandPowder]

Powder..Patch..Ball FIRE!

I don't even know him but I'm proud of him also!
Black Powder SAAAALLUUUTTTEEEEEE!

[Mears]

Thanks for the post. A nice story about a nice family.

Cool!!!!

[Dave S]

I live in Ballwin and this is the first I have heard of his heroism. I'm very proud as well.

[writmeister]

As a Parkway South alumni, I am proud of my fellow Patriot [the school nickname]!

[onedoug]

Fine values.

Long my definition of American patriotism: Reverence for the Constitution and the Boy Scout Oath.

[pbear8]

Thank you for posting a positive story about an excellent young man.

[Cogadh na Sith]

Good for the kid. He did the right thing. Furthermore, read this in a voice like 'Apu' on The Simpsons and get a chuckle:

"Truck driver Amrinder "Andy" Sing Sidhu wrote: "Because of the early warning of Kurt Pfeifer, I was able to avert a major tragedy of running over a pile of cars which would've resulted in very dangerous consequences."

[Onelifetogive]

Eagle Scout BUMP!

...he earned his Eagle Scout pin at age 14.

I made Eagle at 14, as well.

[NotJustAnotherPrettyFace]

http://www.boyscoutbadges.com/badges/badge127.html

Honor Medal with Crossed Palms
National awards for lifesaving and meritorious acts are made only for outstanding and unusual acts that demonstrate unusual heroism, skill, or bravery and reflect Scouting ideals, based on the following criteria:

Has demonstrated both unusual heroism and extraordinary skill or resourcefulness in saving or attempting to save a life at extreme risk to self.

[serinde]

Fantastic! Thanks for the post.

[Frohickey]

Wow. Cool story.

Presidential material here, though, he might not pass Homeland Security Airport Detectors.

[2timothy3.16]

When I read aobut young men like this, I find it impossible to understand how anyone can support the United Way and companies that collect money for them.

[BallandPowder]

Powder..patch..ball FIRE!

When I read aobut young men like this, I find it impossible to understand how anyone can support the United Way and companies that collect money for them

That's why I support the scouts directly and tell the United Way to kiss my as* whenever I'm asked for a donation.

[Clemenza]

Congratulations to this fine young man.

In the words of George Costanza: "I couldn't even make WE-BLOS!

[nevergore]

A current Scoutmaster Salute, Troop 1134!

NeverGore

[LiteKeeper]

Former Boy Scout honors to this young man!

"Be Prepared" - the Scout motto is obviously his motto!

[RonF]

There have been over 100 million members of the BSA. I believe that there have been fewer than 130 of this medal with crossed palm awarded. This young man is quite literally one in a million.

[jmc813]

Does anyone remember "Boys Life" Magazine? In each issue, they had a comic strip about true stories involving the heroism of a Boy/Cub Scout.

[mountaineer]

I'm a Parkway West alum, but I'm still proud of this young man from my former hometown.

[packrat35]

I do, it was my favorite part to read when I was a scout.