A tornado hit the scout ranch in Little Sioux, Iowa. 93 scouts and 25 adults were divided into two groups when the storm struck. One was in camp, but the other was out hiking on the 1,800-acre Little Sioux Scout Ranch. Over forty boys were injured, four were killed. Killed were Aaron Eilerts, 14, of Eagle Grove, Iowa; and Josh Fennen, 13, Sam Thomsen, 13, and Ben Petrzilka, 14.
These boys showed great heroism. They took care of each other. Watching the news I heard stories of older boys taking care of younger ones, and scouts taking care of their wounds. As a former Scout, I have to say I am very thankful for the organization. It has taught me a lot, helped to develop my character and gave me ways to serve my community. I am thankful for the Boy Scouts and all it taught me. My prayers are with all the scouts and their families.
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