Honoring America’s Citizen Heroes

Many acts of bravery have been attributed to members of the Boy Scouts of America — a true legacy to our motto of “Be Prepared.”

But it’s not often that a Scout receives national recognition from The Congressional Medal of Honor Society, which March 17th announced recipients of the 2014 Citizen Service Before Self Honors Award.
You may recall in December, I put out a call for nominations for this tremendous honor.

In the category for a single act of heroism comes the story of Eagle Scout Connor Farland Stotts of Oceanside, California. Below is the account of why he received this buy cialis online without prescription recognition:

Eagle Scout Connor Farland Stotts distinguished himself through extraordinary heroism on the night of a church barbecue in Oceanside, California, when he rescued three friends in danger of drowning. Seventeen-year-old Connor and five others were swimming on July 31, 2011 when a strong rip tide pulled them out to sea. Connor, a junior life guard, knew about rip tides and techniques for escaping them. He sought to advise the group, but his friend Belle was exhausted and asked for help. Connor pulled Belle to shore and left her when she had solid footing. He returned to do the same for his friend Christian. The third time he helped Karen, who was losing consciousness. He put her on his back and sometimes held her arms around his neck to keep her from slipping off, leaving him with only one arm to swim. Connor risked his life repeatedly to save the lives of his friends. His example of courage, selflessness and unwavering commitment in the face of life-threatening conditions is an inspiration to the community of Oceanside. His actions reflect great credit upon himself, his family, and the state of California.

Medal of Honor recipients will bestow the Citizen Honors medals on Connor and two other hometown heroes on National Medal of Honor Day, March 25th, in a special ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery’s Tomb of the Unknowns. You can find more information on the Citizen Honors ceremony at this website.

This will be a very proud moment for Connor, his family and all of those in Scouting who daily put service above self. We all know there are many, many other young Americans who have demonstrated these traits of courage, sacrifice, selflessness, and patriotism. I hope we all remember them as we honor Connor and the other Citizens Honors Awards this year.

Thanks!
Wayne