Group apologizes, focuses on future

Mr. DeBartola:

As you know, my name is Jim Lohr and I am the currently the Chairman of
PFLAG Johnstown. I am writing this letter to inform you that on behalf of
PFLAG Johnstown, I would like to sincerely apologize for any injustices that
you feel were inflicted upon you.

I do not speak for anyone, including any of our members, but do apologize,
to you, on behalf of PFLAG Johnstown as an organization. I hope that this
apology will help us move on and think about the future of the gay and
straight communities instead of dwelling on the past.

In turn I would hope that any animosity that you may have will end, and we
can begin to heal the wounds and focus on a future to make our community
stronger and more accepted within the other communities.

We both have wonderful organizations that are meant to help other people.
Let us focus our energy on the good and heal the bad.

 Thank you,

James Lohr

Chairman, PFLAG Johnstown

 

Editor's note: Both James Lohr and John DeBartola agreed to the publishing
of this letter in Out, as part of the legal resolution of this case.