In October 2026, the Daughters of the American Revolution honored Judah Ely for his heroic rescue of Scott Muir on September 28, 2025. In this speech, Scott reflects on the terrifying experience of nearly drowning, the teenager who risked his own safety to save his life, and how an extraordinary moment forged a bond that has grown into family.

In August of 2026, Tackling Sports hosted a conversation at Witte Hall in Newport Beach. Led by Laird Hayes, former NFL referee, he brought Scott on stage to share lessons shaped by a lifetime in sports, 12 years as an Air Force pilot, and the unexpected path of recovering from a severe spinal cord injury.

In this powerful 11-minute speech on behalf of The Ben Carlson Foundation, Scott Muir shares how preparing for a 30- mile prone paddle became so much more than a physical challenge. The discipline, mindset, and community built through the journey gave him the resilience needed two weeks later when a surf accident tested him in ways he never imagined.