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letters I’ve seen What do President Barack Obama, New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, author

Homer Hickam, actor Chuck Norris, and NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal all have in

common?

No, they’re not the five famous people I’d invite to a fantasy dinner party — though that

would be interesting.

In fact, these men are among the five famous folks who have mailed congratulatory letters

to new Eagle Scouts. Last month, I asked our Facebook friends to send me their favorite

Eagle letters.

After sorting through about a hundred impressive submissions, I picked my 30 favorites,

removed the Eagle’s last name and address, and will share them with you.

The letter-writers include names you know in the worlds of politics, entertainment, and

sports. And they prove that it’s worth sending a request for a letter to just about anybody

— all they can do is say no.

A final note: One of the letters was from the late Sen. Daniel Inouye, the highest-ranking

Asian American politician in U.S. history. The letter was likely one of the last ones signed

by Sen. Inouye before his death in December 2012.

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Paul Yelk

March 8, 2013 @ 10:28 am

I think Norman Schwarzkopf recently passed away.

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Frank Martinek

March 8, 2013 @ 10:57 am

Yes he did on December 27, 2012, he is buried at West Point Cemetery, next to his parents

(His father also was a West Point Graduate, Class of 1917 and the first superintendent of

the New Jersey State Police).

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dducat

March 8, 2013 @ 11:21 am

This is a great compendium of letters.

I was particular touched by (and jealous of..) the letter from Homer Hickam. As a Wood

Badger (and now staffer), that movie has extra special significance, to me, and I would

have loved an opportunity to get a letter from Homer when I earned my Eagle Scout

award in 1986. I’ve seen interviews with him and think he is a great example of what

Eagles (and all Scouts) should strive for.

I was touched by the letter from the late Sen. Daniel Inouye, who I always thought was a

very interesting, astue and articulate man who represented our citizenry well during his

time on this planet.

I was amused, entertained and a bit disappointed at Mike Rowe’s letter. I get what he

meant (I got a form letter from Gerald Ford too…) and I appreciate his position, but as a

44 year old, I probably receive that letter better now then I would have at 14-18. That

being said, I still appreciate Mike’s interest in at least sending it (along with a 8×10

glossy…which I’m not sure was actually necessary…).

I was pleasantly surprised at the letter from Spike Entertainment – I didn’t see that one

coming. Not that I have any objections to Spike, but I had suspected that Spike was not

particularly interested in what would be considered the less flagrant and/or ‘out there’

modus operandi of Scouts. Goes to show that you can’t judge a book…

I was also interested to see the letter from the RAF and the personal alignment of it. It was

nice to see a foreign military representative respect and appreciate a youth in our country.

I was honored to have received letters from Presidents Ford, Carter and Reagan as well as

my senators, several members of congress and Pope John Paul II, among others. It’s a

pleasure to see a wider variety in these letters, including more socially-aligned

representation.

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dducat

March 8, 2013 @ 11:21 am

I was ‘particularly’ touched…..

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Katie S

March 8, 2013 @ 8:46 pm

Great letters. I was very impressed by the one from Senator Daniel Inouye. The letter is

dated February 23, 2013 and Senator Inouye passed away on December 17, 2012.

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Bryan

March 8, 2013 @ 8:55 pm



I noticed that as well, Katie. Many writers post-date their letters for the actual

date of the court of honor, and I can only guess that was the case here.

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marshall burkins

March 11, 2013 @ 1:57 pm

My son got one from MIKE Rowe. Mike comment was at least his signature is real signed

by him, not fake like OBAMAS is and he take time to go to the JAMBOS and they are not

in his back yard like the presidents is DC to VA

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ILGoldst

June 28, 2013 @ 1:11 am

How many requests for letters do you think the President, any President, gets?

Not to belittle Mr. Rowe’s work, but I kinda rather the President spend his day

leading the free world and being Commander in Chief than signing

congratulatory letters. Remember the “do your duty to . . . my country. . .” part

of the Scout Oath? Part of that is not taking cheap shots at our government

officials.

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Faith

March 12, 2013 @ 2:23 pm

I find the letter from Steven Spielberg very interesting in how he states that he is a proud

Eagle Scout. As a Staff member at the 1989 BSA Jamboree at Ft AP Hill VA, he was given

the National Eagle Scout award for developing the Cinematography MB and also for the

wonderful Opening Ceremonies. I was sickened a few years later when he returned his

Eagle Scout badge to National in protest over the BSA policy over gay leaders. I will not

ever again see a Speilberg movie including LINCOLN.

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Amy

March 26, 2013 @ 11:50 am

My son received many Eagle letters some from the ones above although I was shocked to

see one here from Myth Busters. I contacted and wrote to the show and was told they

didn’t deal with Eagle Scouts or Scouting period. They didn’t have time to write a letter to

a Eagle. It looks as though they have changed their minds. Good going guys! These letters

mean ALOT to each scout that receives them. I am currently working on my second son’s

Eagle Ceremony. I hope we recieve the same welcoming as we did before with so many

wonderful letters. Thanks to all who participate in congratulating these young men. Your

support is greatly appreciated.

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Dean

March 26, 2013 @ 7:03 pm

Where can you go to get letters from these type of people?

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Rudy

April 1, 2013 @ 7:06 pm

I am in the process of getting letters for my son’s upcoming Eagle Court of Honor. The

addresses I have tried for Arnold Schwarzenegger and Chuck Norris were no good and

the letters were bounced back. Also am looking for a good address for Myth Busters, any

help?

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Bilee

April 11, 2013 @ 9:42 am

If anyone already has a compilation of addresses and would be willing to share, I would

really appreciate it. Thanks

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Rudy

April 11, 2013 @ 11:57 am

Note, some of them say to request theirs 12 weeks ahead of time. When is your Eagle

Court of Honor (ECoH)? Currently waiting on the mailman, hope he produces some more

before 4/20/13. As of right now I have received back 9 of the 29 requests I sent out.

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Doug

May 31, 2013 @ 2:00 pm

Any more replies in addition to the 9 of 29? I am interested in knowing some of

the details of the successes.

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avihoffman

June 27, 2013 @ 12:53 pm

Oh, nice! That Shaquille O’Neill signed picture was mine (4th from last)

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Patrick

June 27, 2013 @ 4:15 pm

One of my Scouts had his court of honor this past weekend – the highlight was a letter

from Jackie Chan

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