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I have no idea about any of that court stuff. I would love to see a way of resolution and forgiveness and all the lawyer monies go to the Cadets!

I don’t think the judge cares.

I would have. I have just been private messaging people since last summer. Right before Thanksgiving I started to post. I had no idea George was going to start posting. I know I was just tired of hearing one side and also no one really knew about what lead up as far as the small group of Alumni’s involvement and the details of how everything came together.

After a 35 year break I came back to drum Corp because I somehow in June 2017 came upon a GH livestream. So then I joined Flo-marching and caught every show I could because I loved that show, that corps! I even filled out a lengthy survey from dci about how awesome the daily live-streams and Cadets were. Heck I even started donating... often! So I don’t agree with the statement running the corps into the ground. I ask you, did the Garfield Cadets 80’s and 90’s, have a whole bunch of people doubting them and gossiping about them - no they did not. They were a unified unit! I would imagine over time the negativity and outside friction would have taken it’s toll. Was it one sided, no, did George say he wished he would have handled personal interactions with the Alumni differently, he absolutely did. He was one man wereing many hats. He was far from a perfect human. But I’m sorry, maybe the corps wasn’t winning DCI but they were still amazing! It just didn’t have to happen, this way.

Geez! Hockey Dad, I’m at the movies! Relax 😊

At this point... they are happy campers. They got their wish. “Mission Accomplished!” One of them posted on a public FB page last April. They are not going to be saying anything at this point. IMO

Nope there are definitely some men in that group! I saw FB post last summer when the corps was asking for donations and the group was animate... no support until you take him out of the HOF. Hmmm not a good sign, but that was last year. They are meeting in Feb to find ways to support the corps. Positive thoughts!

Lets keep your hat on Bluzes guy. Let’s see if the old Alumni have the ability to play nice. Now they are back in the pool. I’m a believer about many things but these guys/women/haters need to play a new tune. Can they? We shall see.

Thank you. I appreciate your thoughtfulness.

I’m not on Reddit. I looked at it the other day but it seemed a bit to non-linear for me. I just joined here to witness blah blah blah.

Well I wasn’t sure what words to use. I just know and have friends that don’t speak and hold things in. So I said quiet. I am just trying NOT to label anyone but one thing I do know. People are not mind readers. And this is really going to get me in trouble... men don’t sit and wonder... I wonder what she’s thinking. Men are definitely not mind readers! 😬

Thank you! I will always accept a prayer! 🤗

I have not met a woman that doesn’t have stories of abuse by men. Or just broader, by people in power. I have spent years interviewing people like this. I have logged over 3,000 hours, just listening and understanding. I sought out George because he fit the profile of someone I wanted to listen to and understand. I’m not driven to judge, I’m driven to understand and help if I can. On a personal note, I’ve found that my faith and belief not only helped me but is something I have extended to others. IMO it’s about (word I can’t saw) and Grace.

Stating that I have empathy for the women. Everyone is saying I’m only an advocate for George.

Every person handles things differently. As a woman working I had a senior manager walk into a room while I was fixing a computer cable under his desk. I didn’t know him. Upon seeing me on my hands and knees, said something inappropriate. I stood up and told him his comments were such, I went to HR and by the end of the day, he apologized. The next week I was laid off. Then I worked for a small company in Chicago and when I stood up to the owner, she physically hit me. I spoke with an attorney and he said my only recourse would be to find a new job, as a single mom I need the job, I did but it took a year to do so. I could fill a page of situations where asserting men and women have been out of line with me... a power thing. I’m not the quiet type. Obviously. Many people are. That’s their choice. But I believe everyone deserves to be heard. Hard for me to understand the collective silence over the years but that’s me. I wasn’t there... but I’ve had my own abuse I have dealt with.

I did not say anything about the women. Absolutely not! I believe they were very hurt very much. I’m sorry you took what I wrote that way. That was not my intention.

I know, that seems extreme to me, no doubt.

I have been to confession (Catholic) many times. To my knowledge, the priest can’t talk about what was confessed as it is a rule they must follow. I don’t think the same apples to the confessor as I have share with others what the priest said to me. I can’t speak for the rules of non-Catholic Christian ministers.

I know, that seems extreme to me, no doubt.

Yea, I wouldn’t doubt everyone here knows someone who knows me, if not directly. It’s a pretty small world. I’m just witnessing from 2017 forward to April 2018.

Omg! I am NOT George Hopkins. Contact me offline. I’ll give you my phone number. I will talk with you. I am not him. I’m just a person who spoke with him from September to April. That’s it.

DFW is the term... Dallas -Fort Worth, actually a small town a few miles from both, but do you really need the exact location? If you want to PM me I woul be happy with sharing outside a public forum. I had one person ask me details about marching 27 in 79... I passed that test! I’m honestly not worthy of debate.

Guys , I’m out. I’m just not tough enough to hang here. Best of Luck.

Wait... I’m not mocking anyone’s military service. Not at all. My father served in WWII.

Yep. I am not looking for anything.