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And of course the rescue is followed by gratitude.
I was glad to read that the Boy Scouts still give out medals of honor. There are several levels, depending on the degree of risk taken by the scout or scout leader. The highest level is the Honor Medal with Crossed Palms, which is given for “unusual heroism and extraordinary skill or resourcefulness in saving or attempting to save a life at extreme risk to self.” Sixteen of these awards were bestowed in 2009.
The term “hero” is sometimes applied a bit too loosely in my mind. But in the case of “Scouts in Action,” the term seems well-deserved.
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This article was first published on March 4, 2011
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