Shot down in war-torn Bosnia, Scott O'Grady shares the six-day, life-or-death ordeal that made headlines, inspired millions and taught us about preparation, teamwork and leadership.
Monday, June 25
1 – 2:15 p.m.
Capt. Scott O'Grady
"An American Hero"
Shot down in war-torn Bosnia, Scott O'Grady shares the six-day, life-or-death ordeal that made headlines, inspired millions and taught us about preparation, teamwork and leadership.
An Air Force fighter pilot, Capt. Scott O'Grady's F-16 was shot down over Bosnia while helping to enforce the NATO no-fly zone. Alone — facing death, capture and the elements — he discovered within himself the spirit to go on and relied on the skills learned during a lifetime of preparing for the unthinkable. From O'Grady's compelling life-or-death story, audiences learn how to adapt, change and succeed even under the most daunting and trying of circumstances. Even while isolated behind enemy lines, O'Grady remained a member of a carefully drilled team. He details the preparation, teamwork and leadership — qualities that are crucial to success in every facet of business and life — responsible for his survival and dramatic rescue by the U.S. Marine Corps. The ingenuity and fortitude that kept him alive in hostile territory for six days now inspires audiences to their own ground-breaking achievements.
His story is chronicled in his book, Return With Honor, which spent six weeks on The New York Times' best-seller list. He has also published Basher Five-Two, a children's edition of his original story. His courageous story has also been documented on the Discovery Channel presentation, Behind Enemy Lines.