Bruckner Chase was formally given the title of Uila O Le Sami in American Samoa by the village Aunu'u. His title was conveyed by Fuiava Avaloa, the High Talking Chief of Aunu'u, in May during a blessing and ceremony on the island before his 9-mile crossing from Aunu'u Island to Pago Pago, the main island of American Samoa. Although the swim was believed to