tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568072161793472490.post8215267744812785550..comments2024-01-14T09:34:36.670-09:00Comments on Mormonism-Unveiled: Fact Vs. Fancy: LDS Church And Boy Scouts Being Sued By Two Sets Of Brothers Claiming Former Scoutmaster Gary Reese Molested Them During Their YouthJack Mormonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08671278467022843855noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568072161793472490.post-7233227361796134942014-06-10T07:08:19.601-08:002014-06-10T07:08:19.601-08:00I see that this thread is waking up with news of G...I see that this thread is waking up with news of Gary's passing. My experience is best aligned with what Anonymous from Jan 2012 said. Gary did a lot of positive mentoring with many boys, but I find the allegations entirely believable because I too was subjected to behavior that many would consider abuse that involved a nude photo shoot in his back yard when I was in my mid teens. I felt confused and ashamed and betrayed, so I did not mention it to anyone for decades. I was asked by both LDS and plaintiffs' attorneys for depositions but really didn't feel that anything in my story would contribute to the legal process so I declined. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568072161793472490.post-50876997568943442862014-06-09T18:15:22.921-08:002014-06-09T18:15:22.921-08:00My name is Timothy Miller. I spent a great deal of...My name is Timothy Miller. I spent a great deal of time with Gary during the 70's, and never saw any indications of inappropriate behavior by him. I never heard rumors of such from anyone I knew to be involved. I also never observed any changes in behavior by any of the boys who would spend time with him during those days. Most of us were a pretty closely knit group, so I'm sure I would have heard something or seen behavioral changes in any of the boys had Gay been inappropriate with them. I find these accusations insulting and shameful. Can anyone say... Gold Digger? Mudslinger?<br /><br />Gary, was a friend, confidant, mentor and surrogate father who made a big difference in my life and I'm sure the lives of many others. <br /><br />As an adult, I've had occasional associations with him. Throughout my life I have known him to be a righteous and honorable man. <b>To this day, it has been my pleasure to have been blessed by his influence!</b>strykkre2https://www.blogger.com/profile/15472548364562905279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568072161793472490.post-89639688181980323692014-01-25T22:55:05.635-09:002014-01-25T22:55:05.635-09:00Gary Reese is a man of God. I was very involved i...Gary Reese is a man of God. I was very involved in scouts as well as the youth sports program of my LDS Ward. Myself and many other young men spent many hours at his home. And even slept over on occasion. We would go to Gary's house when things were not going our way at home or we were just plane bored. For over four years I spent a lot of time with Gary. Not one time did he do anything inappropriate. He was always king and helpful. It's just shameful that people would accuse him of something so terrible. My name is Tom Miller, the church was our life during the week and on the weekends. I know every boy that was in contact with Gary. Its just observed to make allocation such those stated. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11800642583327805912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568072161793472490.post-104988917463492902012-01-01T12:43:39.800-09:002012-01-01T12:43:39.800-09:00Well, I have another perspective. While Gary did ...Well, I have another perspective. While Gary did extraordinary things with many kids, myself included, the accusations don't surprise me. I'll clarify my comments by saying upfront that I'm NOT a part of these lawsuits, but Gary isn't the Saint that many think he is. Did he molest me? That depends on your definition of the word. Some would say that he did. Did he physically touch me in inappropriate ways? Yes. He did. Did I repress any of these memories? No. The experience is as vivid in my mind today as it was 40 years ago. Did Gary ruin me and cause life-time mental issues? I don't think so. Did I tell anyone? No. At the time, I was too ashamed and confused about what to do. Now, it's moot. Am I extremely careful about how I interact with young kids? Absolutely. I consider what happened a learning experience. Not a happy one, but I learned from it none the less. Does Gary need serious help? Yes he does. Anyone who doesn't have friends his own age, doesn't date, who chooses to hang out with a bunch of obnoxious Jr. High kids, has issues and seriously worries me. Did he do what he's accused of? I wasn't there, but if he did then he should be locked up. If the Church and the BSA knew about this and hushed it up, then they deserved to be sued.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568072161793472490.post-30552639190159626102011-10-08T00:48:32.428-08:002011-10-08T00:48:32.428-08:00Gary is a good man, he did not do these things, th...Gary is a good man, he did not do these things, the men accusing him have all got very checkered pasts and the truth will come out, they are taking advantage of the BSA to try and get some money for their loser lives.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568072161793472490.post-49677743571593526672011-09-14T10:04:50.208-08:002011-09-14T10:04:50.208-08:00I am one of the MANY members that was helped by Ga...I am one of the MANY members that was helped by Gary to get my Eagle Scout and serve a Full Time Mission. I was a youth in the 80's and there was never a glimmer or thought of these accusations. Gary is one of the best, honest & charitable men I have ever had the privilege to know. This is a travesty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com