Concern Grows Within the Community

Moderator's Note: We have received permission from Mr. Deneris to publish his letter of concern for our community; it was originally e-mailed to Nick J. Colessides.

Dear Nick,

I’m not sure you know who I am, but I am a member of the community, and a lifelong friend of Chris Gamvroulas’ (and Pete’s family in general). Chris sent me this email chain and the attached letters. I don’t profess to know the details of this situation, nor the motivations of all the players that seem to be involved. I do know a pile of half-truths and lies when I see one though, and to question the integrity of Chris and the others named in this letter is precisely that. It seems clear to me that this is the latest tactic in the power struggle with the Archdiocese over the HCF, and one more attempt to eliminate it. Unfortunately, the Metropolitan has resorted to extreme language and tactics, and seemingly based on inaccurate assumptions and partial facts. Whatever the reasons and motivations, accusing the people named in the letter of “robbery” is over the top. We have truly gone astray when we attack our own this way, especially when everyone knows where the money is, it’s all accounted for, and legally, it’s where the trustees wanted it to be!

I don’t’ know what I can do to help, but I wanted to send you a note letting you know I am disgusted by the excommunication language, the accusations of theft, and the outright attack on the characters of some of the most dedicated and service oriented people in our community. If you see a way for me to help clear their names, let me know.

Sincerely,

Charles Deneris