A Tribute to Steve Fossett
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The Boy Scouts of America joins with all Americans in mourning the loss of Steve Fossett. We offer our deepest condolences to his wife Peggy and the entire family.
Steve Fossett was an example to youth and adults alike. He challenged the limits and taught us all to dream big dreams and to have the courage to achieve them.
He was an extraordinary individual who reached for the highest goals. His life will continue to inspire Scouts of all generations.
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An American Adventurer
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As a Boy Scout, Steve developed an interest in adventure by climbing the mountains of the Golden State. "When I was 12 years old I climbed my first mountain, and I just kept going, taking on more diverse and grander projects."
— Steve Fossett, interviewed by CNN, 2006
- Set 115 world records or world firsts
- Holds official world records in five sports
- Became first person to fly solo nonstop around the world without refueling
- Circumnavigated the globe in both a yacht and a balloon
- Competed in cross-country skiing competitions, Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, Ironman Triathlon and 24 Hours of Le Mans. Also swam the English Channel.
Source: Steve Fossett Challenges Web site (www.stevefossett.com)
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A True Boy Scout
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Steve Fossett has always been supportive of the Scouts and attributes his motivation as an adventurer to his involvement in Scouting as a young boy. "I learned my values in the Boy Scouts, and I am proud of that. It was in the Scouts that I climbed my first mountain, and where I learned my leadership skills between the ages of 11 and 18." |
Mr. Fossett's Scouting involvement and recognition
- Eagle Scout
- Order of the Arrow Lodge Chief
- Silver Buffalo
- Distinguished Eagle
- Vigil Honor (Order of the Arrow honor)
- 1910 Society (for financial contributions)
- Founders Circle (for financial contributions)
- Instructor, National Junior Leadership Training,
- Chairman, National Venturing Committee
- Ranger, Philmont Scout Ranch
- National Advisory Council
- National Executive Board
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- Chairman, Northern Tier High Adventure Committee
- Philmont Ranch Committee
- Advisory Board member, Chicago Area Council
- Board of directors, Chicago Area Council
- Established the Fossett Sailing Base at Owasippe Scout Reservation (Chicago Area Council)
- Member of the World Scout Committee, the executive body of the World Organization of the Scout Movement
- President, National Eagle Scout Association
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In what was one of his last interviews, Steve Fossett discusses many aspects of Scouting and the value Scouting provides youth and adults.
Click each of the topics below to view the videos. |
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