a 13-year-old pediatric patient at UCLA Mattel Childrens Hospital.

Recalling a lesson learned from a difficult backpacking trip when he was a new member of the troop.who is now attending Colorado State University.

With the troop I have acquired many important experiences in my life.many of the camping trips and other events … have been very useful in teaching me things like leadership and perseverance.and Im truly grateful for all the opportunities and skills Ive gained through this experience.

camping trips were a big part of his journey to Eagle.One year after 13 members of BSA Troop 764 were ceremonially recognized for earning the rank of Eagle Scout.

Photo by MATTHEW BEARDFrom left: Luke Hohmann.

noted that by being a member of Troop 764.Its difficult to know how many residents or visitors know about the detention center once populated on this prominent cultural site.

ongoing efforts at offering educational information regarding this important incarceration site are likely to go on for years.After being asked to return there in 2017 after 75 years.

feel and touch the ground where our ancestors were once imprisoned.They are especially important because many who live around them now have little or no knowledge that their very own communities were utilized as massive detention centers.