Comments on: Scouting with a Disability: A Story of Inspiration, Goals and a Very Worn Pair of Shoes

By: Nate

Nate — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 01:47:47 +0000

thanks.
Thats what my mom always says, usually about my messy room though.

By: Danny D. Punay

Danny D. Punay — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 04:25:27 +0000

thanks a lot it helps

By: lori gregory

lori gregory — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 23:05:48 +0000

i thought this was beauitiful.
a lovely story that i nearly cryed at.
congratulations you are 1 in a million xx

By: Nate

Nate — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 02:44:25 +0000

I was at the parade wished I would have seen him. Keep that moment alive.

By: Nate

Nate — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 02:43:14 +0000

Thanks- I’m still in scouts, acting and enjoying high school.

By: Anita

Anita — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 23:40:12 +0000

Attending the BSA Grand Centennial Parade was a thrill. I stood near the finish line and cheered scouts, mentors and leaders on that 100-degree “sweat-fest” of a day in Washington, D.C. The parade route was hot, with no shade. Everyone finished as a winner. But, there was one winner who was above all others. There was one moment I cried. Yes, tears welling up in my eyes and swelling over. That was when a scout, with a big noticable difference in his walk, was carrying the end of a parade banner and approaching the end of the parade. The cheers for him and the clapping was huge! This young man put out an enormous amount of energy walking each step (not the easy, gliding motion of most people). And, he walked the length of the parade! In the intense heat! With his challenging disability! He did it! So many people were so proud of him! (I don’t know who he was, but was sure proud to be there to see him!)

By: Aaron

Aaron — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:08:53 +0000

Nancy, we’re really happy you enjoyed the article. Nate’s mom actually contacted us about doing this article, and it really means a lot to us and I’m sure to her to hear that Nate’s story is inspiring others.

I hope you keep encouraging your son to be determined and to not let anyone tell him what he is or is not capable of.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 04:20:47 +0000

I stumbled across this site while looking for info re: disabled hiking. I have a 6 y/o son with CP who has a strong, determined spirit like Nate obviously does. I plan to print out this wonderful article and keep it to share with my son when he’s a bit older.

Job well done, Nate! I know full well how much more effort it takes for someone with a physical disability to complete the daily tasks that we able-bodied people do without even thinking. Reaching the rank of Eagle Scout undoubtedly pushed you beyond what you’d ever thought you could do…you certainly went beyond what others thought you could do! Thank you for being such a wonderful example to others!

Congratulations, and God’s blessings to you & your family!

By: Nate Schrader

Nate Schrader — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:26:05 +0000

Thank you all for the support and nice comments.

By: Montgomery District Commissioner

Montgomery District Commissioner — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:28:12 +0000

Congradulations and a Scout salute from the 8,000 Scouters Staffing the National Centennial Jamboree. We believe in the program and specifically in young men like you, who daily demonstrate the values and spirit of Scouting. Nothing stops a dedicated Scout from always doing his best, and you demonstrate that fact daily. Way to go Nate – congradulations Eagle Scout!