The Heroism Award may be awarded to a youth member or adult leader who has demonstrated heroism and skill in saving or attempting to save a life at more than minimal personal risk to self.
At the National Capital Area Council Court of Honor held on Sunday, June 2, 2024, Xavier P. received a Heroism Award for taking quick action to protect his grandmother and her pets during a home fire.
On July 16, 2022, while spending the night at his grandmother’s house, the attic of the house caught fire at 4:35 a.m. while everyone was asleep. Xavier was extremely brave and calm. He not only woke up his grandmother, but he also helped rescue her pets and made sure everyone evacuated safely. After Xavier and his grandmother got out of the house, they waited in the front with the other residents who all had evacuated safely. Once the fire department arrived, Xavier’s grandmother drove him to his mother’s house, where they spent the rest of the night. His mother later noted that Xavier was very kind and helpful while his grandmother recovered and secured new housing.
Thank you, Xavier for your quick action during an emergency and for exemplifying the Scout Law afterwards!
