TRacer Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 (edited) 1 hour ago, Galen said: Agreed- even the press release is riddled with gaslighting and victim-blaming. I noticed that as well….”per usual”. The defense & coverage denial by the insurer circa the ‘82 policy term was not at all surprising (source: I have a few decades’ experience in commercial insurance.) Edited April 3 by TRacer Typohz 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Boss Anova Posted April 3 Popular Post Share Posted April 3 (edited) Once I read/ heard in the Fall that The Cadets pretty much sold off every asset they owned, ie including transportation and kitchen vehicles, and all the way down to printers, fax machines, office furniture, office supplies, Corps sales merchandise, etc..it seemed clear to me that this was not the actions of a temporary suspension for a season, but likely the end for this Iconic, Drum Corps. Later on I saw their name removed from the DCI website. It had been scrubbed, and without any public notice that I'm aware of regarding the Corps being stripped of DCI membership. So the end for the Cadets seemed complete when I saw that removal. Nevertheless, its still hard for me to have this fully sink in yet. I wish the victim a sense of justice and most importantly healing for her moving forward . I have no idea how the plaintiffs lawyers will be paid. I assume they took on the case Pro Bono. But unless they can settle something financially with DCI, its a mystery at present to me from where that pay for their services will come from. As for the Cadets, I am very saddened for all the alums, volunteers, instructors, marchers, sponsors, etc that were with this Corps over the decades and had no knowledge of these unsavory things going on. My guess, thats a lot of very good, decent and honorable people since the Corps founding in 1934. that came through their ranks. 90 years worth. So its hard to lose something that has been pretty much a standard fixture for all our lives in our memories if we think about it. And it was for the most part, happy memories, great shows, entertaining us on the field with performances that will now have to last us our lifetimes. Lots of great shows over the decades to replay again and to enjoy. But not now. Not yet. This will take some time to get over the supreme sadness of learning the finality of this with this Iconic Drum Corps. Edited April 3 by Boss Anova 12 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawdn Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 Thank you, Cadets, for the wonderful shows and performances you brought to drum corps fans for so many decades. I will always remember you for the high standards you set on the field. My heart goes out to the countless alumni and staff and supporters who brought us this positive legacy of education and excellence. My heart goes out as well to those who suffered abuses within the corps. Let us hope and work for the dsy when the drum corps can be experienced and enjoyed without the fear of suffering of any MMs or staff or volunteers. Peace to all. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 3 hours ago, Jeffe77 said: Fair point. But ultimately the plaintiff's lawyers had to know this would be the end result, right? i think they wanted money, thats why they kept adding people and organizations. but let's be honest....as we continue to learn, it was a toxic place. eventually it had to catch up with them. everyone thought 2018 would be what killed the corps, but amazingly it lasted 5 more years. i do wish board members that came on here inviting questions had been less dickish when asked the questions last fall. but in hindsight, my questions were answered. 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 3 hours ago, keystone3ply said: He was actually named in the lawsuit, (statement #35 I think), of having knowledge of the incident & took no action. I think he may have been the assistant director at the time. I posted about the statement last year under the lawsuit topic but dcp will not let me search. i do believe he was AD yet at this time. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook'emCavies Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 I just.... man...... I was at work and I actually announced over the intercom that The Cadets folded. I knew that most didn't know who they were, but I said it anyways. One of my bosses wanted to know more as to why I announced it... so I told her.... I bleed kelly green. The Cavaliers will always make me go nuts. But I respect The Cadets. I understand why they folded, but gosh darn it.... this is horrible. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 3 hours ago, RiverCityAndTroopersFan said: So Cadets of Memphis... isn't happening never was once they realized if truly serious, they'd be added to the lawsuit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 2 hours ago, HockeyDad said: I get that people are mad and upset. But the - she got what she wanted - they got their pound of flesh- stuff is ridiculous. What “she wanted”, I’m pretty sure, was to not be sexually molested. And then have to live with the stigma and victim blaming over the past 40 years and even up to this minute. So, yeah, let this be a warning to all those corps that still exist. DFTK. Perhaps this is the message that’s needed. Have you corps received it loud and clear?? well said. thank you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 1 hour ago, Galen said: Agreed- even the press release is riddled with gaslighting and victim-blaming. remember a board member came here inviting questions, then refused to answer them if you didn't reveal where you got the info you asked about. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 1 hour ago, Richard Lesher said: Soooooooooooooooooooooooooo................. Any chance the DCP admins will bring back the thread they removed of my pointing out Cadets were in regulatory violation of state law by failing to register as a charity? message one and ask. moot point now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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