Post by Charity on Feb 23, 2007 9:37:34 GMT -5
Teenager honored as national hero by Boy Scouts
Feb 10, 2007 06:04 PM EST
A South Mississippi teenager has been honored as a national hero by the Boy Scouts of America. 13-year-old Michael Vogel of Hancock County received a national heroism award from the Boy Scouts during an annual Pine Burr Council Recognition Dinner at the Lake Terrace Convention Center in Hattiesburg Friday night.
Michael saved the life of a toddler who fell into a friend's swimming pool two years ago. He says it was skills he learned in scouting that helped him help the child. He also says he's proud of his award.
"I think it's wonderful, I like it," said Michael, who was just 10-years-old when he performed his heroic act. "It's the first time that I've ever done anything heroic and I'm amazed at what I've done, myself," Michael said.
Michael and his family live in Kiln, where he is home-schooled.
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www.hslda.org/docs/link.asp?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ewdam%2Ecom%2FGlobal%2Fstory%2Easp%3FS%3D6068802
Feb 10, 2007 06:04 PM EST
A South Mississippi teenager has been honored as a national hero by the Boy Scouts of America. 13-year-old Michael Vogel of Hancock County received a national heroism award from the Boy Scouts during an annual Pine Burr Council Recognition Dinner at the Lake Terrace Convention Center in Hattiesburg Friday night.
Michael saved the life of a toddler who fell into a friend's swimming pool two years ago. He says it was skills he learned in scouting that helped him help the child. He also says he's proud of his award.
"I think it's wonderful, I like it," said Michael, who was just 10-years-old when he performed his heroic act. "It's the first time that I've ever done anything heroic and I'm amazed at what I've done, myself," Michael said.
Michael and his family live in Kiln, where he is home-schooled.
more
www.hslda.org/docs/link.asp?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ewdam%2Ecom%2FGlobal%2Fstory%2Easp%3FS%3D6068802