Author: Bret Gordon
As frustrating as the smear campaign is against me and my instructor by the trolls of BSMA, there is a bright side that when I sit down to reflect on is not so bad at all. In fact, I see it as an honor.
Several years ago, the same group of people drove a man named Dan Harmon to commit suicide due to their relentless bullying and degradation. I will admit I don't know much about Dan's martial arts background so I will not say whether or not what he claimed was legitimate, nor do I have any connection or affiliation to him, but the psychological abuse he suffered at the hands of Don Roley and his followers is well-documented. He even went so far as to check himself into a mental health facility to try to get help. He begged law enforcement to intervene, ultimately leading to him making the choice to take his own life rather than continue to suffer at the hands of these people.
I am not Dan Harmon. I will not be driven to such extreme measures. In fact, I welcome them to continue their attack on me and keep their energy focused here, because every day they do is another day of life I can give back to someone who may not be as strong that they could be attacking instead. Those who respect me and know the truth will not be swayed by such obvious lies, fabrications and misinformation. My ego is not so fragile as to be destroyed by their failed attempts. So go ahead boys, take your best shot. I am here to stay.
Several years ago, the same group of people drove a man named Dan Harmon to commit suicide due to their relentless bullying and degradation. I will admit I don't know much about Dan's martial arts background so I will not say whether or not what he claimed was legitimate, nor do I have any connection or affiliation to him, but the psychological abuse he suffered at the hands of Don Roley and his followers is well-documented. He even went so far as to check himself into a mental health facility to try to get help. He begged law enforcement to intervene, ultimately leading to him making the choice to take his own life rather than continue to suffer at the hands of these people.
I am not Dan Harmon. I will not be driven to such extreme measures. In fact, I welcome them to continue their attack on me and keep their energy focused here, because every day they do is another day of life I can give back to someone who may not be as strong that they could be attacking instead. Those who respect me and know the truth will not be swayed by such obvious lies, fabrications and misinformation. My ego is not so fragile as to be destroyed by their failed attempts. So go ahead boys, take your best shot. I am here to stay.
