A Gang To Be Proud Of
Doyle, Ron (doyler@UH2297P01.DAYTONOH.NCR.COM)
Wed, 14 Sep 1994 15:48:00 PDT
My mother sent this article to me and when I read it I thought it was too
good to keep to myself. It appeared in the letters to the editor section
in the Oklahoma City newspaper I think. I am not sure which paper since the
name was cut off so please forgive me if I turn out to be wrong. I may be
violating some copyright laws somewhere but I thought the article was worth
the risk so read on.
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A Gang To Be Proud Of
To the Editor:
We heard so much about violence in the urban schools and gangs in the
streets that it was with some hesitation that agreed to host a five-day pack
trip for 17 teen-age boys from Oklahoma City. We seriously pondered whether
it was even wise for our 16 year-old daughter who works for us as a
wrangler, to accompany us. We just weren t prepared for the behavior of
these young men: Boy Scout Troop 120.
Never had we seen such a group of helpful, respectful, well-mannered
gentlemen. Though city boys, they willingly took on all the tasks associated
with camp life, from K.P. to cleaning up after the horses. Requests from
Scout leaders and wranglers alike were carried out without complaint, and we
were often addressed as Sir, Ma am, Mr. and Ms.
In spite of our initial doubts, it turned out to be such an enjoyable outing
for all of us that we just could not pass up the opportunity to commend
Oklahoma City, the Boy Scouts of America and the parents and leaders of
Troop 120.
We at Mule Creek provide a wide variety of western adventures from one-hour
horseback rides to weakling pack trips. In doing so, we come in contact
with a lot of people of all ages and from all walks of life. It s nice to
know the Boy Scouts are turning out such fine individuals.
Randy and Brenda Myers,
Mule Creek Outfitters,
Lake George, Colo.
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May all of your outings be as rewarding!
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