10 October 2008
Crew Leader Gets Top Heroism Honor
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Kay Powell at the Atlanta Journal Constitution tells of an adult leader who has shown the greatest bravery in saving the life of his neighbor.
Scott Vicznesky never gave it a second thought when he rushed into his neighbor’s fiery house, groping his way through the 400-degree heat and thick black smoke so acrid he could taste the burning plastic and wires.
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Vicznesky picked up a dishwasher in his path and threw it out of the way. Then he spied the silhouette of his neighbor who had broken into the blazing house to rescue his seven dogs and two exotic birds.
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For Vicznesky’s bravery in the December fire, the Boy Scouts of America has awarded him its highest medal for heroism, the Honor Medal with Crossed Palms. The medal has been presented only 200 times since 1924.
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He had worked full time at his Southern Starr Construction company until the economy went bad. Now he works at Wal-Mart four days a week and installs decorative metal work on houses two days a week. The night of the fire, he finally got back to bed at 4 a.m. and was up at 6 o’clock to go to work.
After the extensive evaluation process of his nomination, Vicznesky was told that despite his protests there would be an award ceremony. He conceded and asked if it could be combined with his son Daniel Vicznesky’s Eagle Scout ceremony Oct. 1, with his son’s permission.
“I did not want to overshadow his Eagle Scout ceremony,” Vicznesky said. “What I did took a couple of minutes. What he did took seven years.”
It’s okay if you cry. It shows strength to reveal your emotions. What a great example this dad is to his Eagle Scout son. Is it a surprise his boy made this rare accomplishment? No. I didn’t think so either. I nominate Kay for the Pulitzer for bringing this great story to us!
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