I spent from 1963 to 1972 at Bement every summer, all summer.  This camp became my refuge & safe place to be.  I learned too many things to count, but am the person I am because of the chance I had to grow up there.  If it had not been for Camp Bement I shudder to think what my life would have been or if I would be even be alive if Bement had not been there.  I am sure I am not the only person to have been lucky enough to have had the chance to grow up at Bement. That life chance should be passed on, not sold and the will of Mary Bement should be legally honored not illegally exploited for the money.  This fight for a principle attribute was learned at Bement.