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Tag Archives: Eagle Scout
A Freshly Minted Eagle Scout at Age 85
I just read a remarkable story about an 85 year old man who finally was awarded a long-overdue Eagle Scout badge. Here are snippets: “It took a family tragedy and a world war to stop George Maher from becoming an … Continue reading →
Posted in Stories That Touched Me
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Tagged 1944, Boy Scouts, Council, Eagle Scout, George Maher, merit badges, Navy, Skyline, world war, World War II, WWII
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Rescuer Gets Rescued
A 17-year old boy who had recently beeen trained as a swimming pool lifeguard risked his own life to save a 12-year old boy from drowning in the ocean. He ended up getting a nearly $2600 bill from the hospital … Continue reading →
Posted in Choices, Courage, Generosity, Stories That Touched Me, Vids & Stories That Touched Me
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Tagged 17-year old, boy, breakers, Eagle Scout, heavy swells, John Clark, KOIN-TV, lifeguard, ocean, trained, Vancouver
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