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Ballwin teen to get Scouts' highest heroism honor (What else is there to say?)
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| 05/28/2003
| Michelle Munz
Posted on 05/27/2003 10:59:25 AM PDT by BallandPowder
Edited on 05/11/2004 5:34:28 PM PDT by Jim Robinson.
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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.
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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Front Page News; News/Current Events; Philosophy; US: Missouri
KEYWORDS: boyscout; bsa; hero; medal; missourian
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Powder..Patch..Ball FIRE!
I don't even know him but I'm proud of him also!
Black Powder SAAAALLUUUTTTEEEEEE!
To: BallandPowder
Thanks for the post. A nice story about a nice family.
Cool!!!!
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posted on
05/27/2003 11:03:50 AM PDT
by
Mears
(.)
To: BallandPowder
I live in Ballwin and this is the first I have heard of his heroism. I'm very proud as well.
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posted on
05/27/2003 11:05:27 AM PDT
by
Dave S
To: BallandPowder
As a Parkway South alumni, I am proud of my fellow Patriot [the school nickname]!
To: BallandPowder
Fine values.
Long my definition of American patriotism: Reverence for the Constitution and the Boy Scout Oath.
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posted on
05/27/2003 11:15:21 AM PDT
by
onedoug
To: BallandPowder
Thank you for posting a positive story about an excellent young man.
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posted on
05/27/2003 11:15:58 AM PDT
by
pbear8
( sed libera nos a malo)
To: BallandPowder
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."
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posted on
05/27/2003 11:19:23 AM PDT
by
Cogadh na Sith
(The Guns of Brixton)
To: BallandPowder
Eagle Scout BUMP!
...he earned his Eagle Scout pin at age 14.
I made Eagle at 14, as well.
To: BallandPowder
http://www.boyscoutbadges.com/badges/badge127.htmlHonor 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.
To: BallandPowder
Fantastic! Thanks for the post.
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posted on
05/27/2003 11:59:42 AM PDT
by
serinde
To: BallandPowder
Wow. Cool story.
Presidential material here, though, he might not pass Homeland Security Airport Detectors.
To: BallandPowder
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.
To: 2timothy3.16
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.
To: BallandPowder
Congratulations to this fine young man.
In the words of George Costanza: "I couldn't even make WE-BLOS!
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posted on
05/27/2003 12:22:44 PM PDT
by
Clemenza
(East side, West side, all around the town. Tripping the light fantastic on the sidewalks of New York)
To: BallandPowder
A current Scoutmaster Salute, Troop 1134!
NeverGore
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posted on
05/27/2003 12:24:37 PM PDT
by
nevergore
(If stupidity hurt, Frenchmen would be writhing in pain....)
To: BallandPowder
Former Boy Scout honors to this young man!
"Be Prepared" - the Scout motto is obviously his motto!
To: BallandPowder
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.
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posted on
05/27/2003 12:38:39 PM PDT
by
RonF
To: BallandPowder
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.
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posted on
05/27/2003 12:50:14 PM PDT
by
jmc813
(After two years of FReeping, I've finally created a profile page. Check it out!)
To: writmeister; Dave S
I'm a Parkway West alum, but I'm still proud of this young man from my former hometown.
To: jmc813
I do, it was my favorite part to read when I was a scout.
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posted on
05/27/2003 2:44:25 PM PDT
by
packrat35
(reality is for people who can't face science fiction)
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