Wednesday, April 2, 2003
In scouting, once an Eagle, always an Eagle

Semantic point on Boy Scout story:

I read your story regarding the recent legal attacks on the Boy Scouts of America. Please be advised there is no such thing as a "former" Eagle Scout, unless the honor has actually been stripped by the BSA.

Carl E. Ballinger

Eagle Scout, Class of 1989

Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop 99

Pikes Peak Council

Colorado Springs, Colo.

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