Like most young boys, my favorite time was attending the campouts and being in nature. We got to canoe, fish, shoot bows, tie knots, start fires and so many other things. Lessons centered around patriotism, service, sportsmanship and spirituality.

I was about 6 years old when I joined the Cub Scouts in 1969. I adored going to the Cub Scout meetings - it felt important and it was exciting learning new skills and listening to stories of how to be a better person. This column was originally published June 10, 2019. The author of this column is one of those other nearly 800 clients. The lawyers also represent nearly 800 other clients alleging abuse while scouting.

5, lawyers filed a lawsuit against the Boy Scouts of America on behalf of a client alleging sexual abuse by his former scoutmaster.