tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13621344.post3096292136899746009..comments2023-08-13T06:57:11.892-04:00Comments on Monaga: Jack Phillips is DeadSanto Domingo Colonial Zone Aptshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12238371732341945647noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13621344.post-6861093248936954682009-04-21T19:45:00.000-04:002009-04-21T19:45:00.000-04:00Thank you, David. I truly appreciate your comment....Thank you, David. I truly appreciate your comment.<br /><br />Jack's sisterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13621344.post-32043729470159247232009-04-19T16:00:00.000-04:002009-04-19T16:00:00.000-04:00It is with deepest regret that I received a phone ...It is with deepest regret that I received a phone call from Jack's son about his murder.You see, I was Jack's lover back in the 80's and helped him raise 2 wonderful, beautiful, and productive children. The pain of hearing a son have to tell me that his father was murdred, and his frantic attempts to get both the American Embassy and the FBI involved has left me emotionally devastated. Whatever you want to say about Jack you must first remember he was a person, second, he was a father, third he was a brother, and fourth no one deserves to be murdered. Perhaps he wasn't perfect, but you who have not cast the first sin cast the first stone. He was a human being and for this to happen to any one anywhere is devastating. I know I am a better person for having Jack in my life and I feel his loss profoundly. To Martha, to John, to Janet, I am so sorry for your loss, and mine.<br /><br />David P. Southport,CTDavid Pnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13621344.post-6702683784526636472009-03-24T12:26:00.000-04:002009-03-24T12:26:00.000-04:00there is a coward among us!!!! one of "us" has b...there is a coward among us!!!! one of "us" has been going around the colonial zone and telling anyone who would listen, and not many of us pay attention to what he says, that he knows who killed jack. if true, man tell the police and don't just walk around spewing your usual "get attention" lies. this is too serious for you to seek attention, we need to know who did this and why. either put up or shut the fuck up! from jimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13621344.post-4035900564430368952009-03-20T15:52:00.001-04:002009-03-20T15:52:00.001-04:00Were all very different in this world,after saying...Were all very different in this world,after saying that, some of us have better qualities and are a bite more caring than others.There is and old saying "There is good in everyone ,some you just have to look a bite deeper than others".I like to look at the positive side of life and look at others in that same light.Now I am sure the english major will tear this to shreads since he is "OH SO PERFECT", well have to it.Your still loved by many or at least by a few..despite your nasty negative ways.. smile.. JIM from Houston,Tx.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13621344.post-50049177637301818572009-03-20T15:49:00.000-04:002009-03-20T15:49:00.000-04:00Were all very different in this world,after saying...Were all very different in this world,after saying that, some of us have better qualities and are a bite more caring than others.There is and old saying "There is good in everyone ,some you just have to look a bite deeper than others".I like to look at the positive side of life and look at others in that same light.Now I am sure the english major will tear this to shreads since he is "OH SO PERFECT", well have to it.Your still loved by many or at least by a few..despite your nasty negative ways.. smile.. JIM from Houston,Tx.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13621344.post-43358250491470756602009-03-19T14:44:00.000-04:002009-03-19T14:44:00.000-04:00Right on, Brien. You said it so much better than ...Right on, Brien. You said it so much better than I did, but that's what I meant in my post that started "I'll probably be flamed...."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13621344.post-44167788345328094392009-03-18T09:15:00.000-04:002009-03-18T09:15:00.000-04:00David in NY,It's not so much that there is a lot o...David in NY,<BR/>It's not so much that there is a lot of self-hate, etc., with the posts. For those who knew the man, let's face it, he was not an all round nice person. If he was, then in death, no matter how he died, I am sure there would have been only positive comments. And, the posts are more for those of us who are still alive - treat people well, with respect, no matter what their lot in life. we never know how we'll meet our own demise, but, at least at the end of all this, they will say 'this was a nice person'. <BR/>Brien<BR/>NYAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13621344.post-43535022300246055462009-03-17T22:00:00.000-04:002009-03-17T22:00:00.000-04:00HELLO // IF THIS IS JIM MY FRIEND [CREAMED HERRIN...HELLO // IF THIS IS JIM MY FRIEND [CREAMED HERRING ] YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE THAT WAS A VERY VERY NICE PIECE YOU WROTE [LET BY GONES BE BY GONE] GOD BLESS YOU IN YOU HEALTH BARRYAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13621344.post-27400903609158882722009-03-17T18:05:00.000-04:002009-03-17T18:05:00.000-04:00aye dios mio, hermano Rafeal....YOU live in la Isl...aye dios mio, hermano Rafeal....YOU live in la Isla del Encanto!!!! How many wish we could of lived them and had successful careers...."I am one" that always wanted it, wished it but never did it..even when my family was there in full force!!!! I have a joke here for you...."loca" but i'll save it, hahaahahha!<BR/>con todo mi Carino<BR/><BR/>Hey, keep me in mind for Brasil for New Year's Eve.....I wana go and have some information on apartments in Rio!!!!!!!<BR/>I would love to have a place in both La Isla del Encanto/Puerto Rico and in the DR...keep me in mind Ms. Thing, LOLLLL....listen to my music on Hi5 "Puerto Rico" and when I listen to the whole version...I click my heels 3x but I'm still stuck in nYc!!!!!!<BR/><BR/>besos mi primo!<BR/><BR/>If so of us were so lucky~ congrats on your retirement "abruelita" LOL LOL LOL (wink/gigglin)~~~! that makes up for the "buggaronAAAA comment, hahaah!<BR/><BR/>I'm waiting for Anthony to open up a retire home for retirees from the good USofA!!!!!!Nena Nuyoricanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16378731984254786442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13621344.post-33326298780363732362009-03-17T17:05:00.000-04:002009-03-17T17:05:00.000-04:00I have been following the Jack story and am not sh...I have been following the Jack story and am not shocked by the many emotions stirring. What happened is yet to be determined. It is certain that he is dead as a result of murder. The rest is yet to be determined. What strikes me is how a few have taken the opportunity to demean the victim. Many of us have paid a great price simply because we are gay and born that way. The process of coming out, is for some us, very traumatic.There is a obvious lack of self esteem in the gay community. As such many of us from time to time attempt to fill the love void and take chances. Be cautious in judgment. Mi madre me dijo a mi muchas veces,David, quien escupe para arriba se le cae la saliva. Very simply, be careful about spitting up in the air because it falls back in your own eye. The randomness and uncertainty of life is such that many bad things happen to good people and to bad people. We can be careful,take precautions and be hyper vigilent. Yet, sometimes it just is not enough. As a communtiy it saddens me to see the number of vicious queens and the self depricating behaviors they desplay. We all have demons, it is the human dilemma. How we handle our demons determines to some degree our maturity. I look in the mirror and deal with me. The trashing of the dead is left to those who are unhappy with self. What happened to Jack happens everyday to gays everywhere. We are still considered to be canalla, swine. In DR you only need to read the remarks of the Bishop, Cardinal etc to get an idea of the true sentiment of the people. Dealing with prostitutes is always risky. It is a exchange of tangibles. At times there are emotions but bottom line it represents an exchange of resources. The prostitutes serve a purpose. In general, me too, we make a mistake thinking we can trust them beyond the act. I do not give advice but I believe it is best to recoginize them as prostitutes, have them, pay them and have established boundaries.<BR/>It is very diagnostic and telling to witness the responses to this event. Most obvious is that within the gay community there is a lot of diversity. We may be gay but we are not all the same!! In my profession I see many gays from all walks of life and sterotyping our preference is dangerous, limiting and sad. I agree with Rafael from Puerto Rico. Bien dicho! Sabiduria comes with maturity and sometimes with age but not always.<BR/>David from NYAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13621344.post-83838462192207392672009-03-17T11:52:00.000-04:002009-03-17T11:52:00.000-04:00THOSE OF US WHO KNEW JACK KNOW THAT HE ALWAYS BROU...THOSE OF US WHO KNEW JACK KNOW THAT HE ALWAYS BROUGHT A SMILE AND A LAUGH. WE SHOULD REMEMBER HIM FOR THOSE SMILES AND LAUGHS AND THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD AT PACOS. WE MUST PROTECT EACH OTHER AND WHEN WE ARE TEMPTED TO GO OFF WITH THE LATEST ADONIS, BE SURE THAT WE LET SOMEONE ELSE KNOW WHO WE ARE WITH. THE WRITERS WHO SUGGESTED A PHOTO WAS RIGHT ON AND WE SHOULD HEED THAT ADVICE. <BR/>AS I MENTIONED BEFORE, JACK NEVER LET ANYONE IN HIS HOUSE THAT HE DIDN'T KNOW AND TRUST. SO WE ALL PROBABLY KNOW THE KILLER AND SHOULD BE AWARE.<BR/>I WAS NOT AT ALL CLOSE TO JACK BUT I DO MOURN HIS DEATH AND WISH HIM PEACE.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13621344.post-10690430554056008992009-03-17T09:03:00.000-04:002009-03-17T09:03:00.000-04:00The post that mentions Costa Rica is food for thou...The post that mentions Costa Rica is food for thought especially the 2nd and 3rd paragraphs. Although I<BR/>don't look a day past 35, I will be<BR/>61 in a few months (insert oohs! and aaahs! here....). Calm down, you bitches!<BR/><BR/>In truth, once you've reached a certain age, there is not much more to go. You feel that you want to do something extra before the final curtain. Something like moving to a place where life seems freer or more exciting like a Pacific or Caribbean island. A place that has other benefits ripe for the pickings which will hopefully comfort you in your final years. <BR/><BR/>It is then that reality sets in: you are an old, alone, gay man in a foreign country and the only reason those younger men "associate" with you is<BR/>because they hope to get some or all of your money should you have<BR/>any. Ok..Ok...Cinderella stories do<BR/>happen, but they are few and far<BR/>between. For most of us, there will be no glass slipper. It's just the way it is. <BR/><BR/>I have always thought of renting or<BR/>buying an apt. in Santo Domingo once I retired to live there for part of the year. Now that I am retired, I am having second thoughts. And certianly what happened to Mr. Phillips (however evil some may portray him) is food<BR/>for thought. <BR/><BR/>My friends and I have a great time when we visit, but if they left and I had to stay on by myself day after day after day....would I still find it as satisfactory? This is without taking into account a long list of things that could happen. Well, I guess that I'll have to find that out on my own and soon, because like the saying goes, "Time stops for no man"....straight or gay!<BR/>From Puerto Rico.<BR/>RafaelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13621344.post-17688473002714975822009-03-17T00:12:00.000-04:002009-03-17T00:12:00.000-04:00I visited DR in Jan. The hotel where I stayed allo...I visited DR in Jan. The hotel where I stayed allowed "guests" but they were required to leave their ID with reception. Reception didn't give it back until they called me to verify everything was ok. When walking with my dominican boyfriend, I kept a few steps behind him while we were in public, out of respect for his feelings and privacy. I mean, what other explanation is there when a young dominican is accompanying a gringo if it's not his jefe? It's a macho society and has not yet been enlightened by a local stonewall. Probably won't for quite some time.<BR/><BR/>I've been held up at gunpoint and thrown in jail in Mexico, so I know my way around. I also have property in Costa Rica. I probably would never live solo in a foreign country. There were a series of "lone man" murders, as they were called in the local spanish press. Inevitably the victim was an older gringo pensionado living alone, no signs of forced entry, nothing stolen except maybe money, must have been someone he knew, had lots of young male friends - etc. In other words, everything except the word "gay" to describe him. <BR/><BR/>My belief from reading this is the deceased must have known his killer, who must have been familiar with his house, and apparently left a bullet shell behind. Not a very well thought out robbery, if that was the only motive. It's a sober reminder. <BR/><BR/>Check out the movie "Going South" sometime. It's about white females in Haiti taking good care of their colored boys. It's not just a gay thing. The guide book says if you hit someone in Haiti with your car, it's best to let them die. Life is cheap on this island, no reason why us foreigners should be exempt.<BR/><BR/>Any way, this has had me re-thinking some long range plans I've had. Sorry if I push any buttons, I'm just thinking out loud and appreciate your patience with me while I meander.<BR/><BR/>PS I'm a different Craig than the earlier poster.<BR/><BR/>ChauCraighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15133549620675097315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13621344.post-5969906016626738092009-03-16T22:49:00.000-04:002009-03-16T22:49:00.000-04:00To March 16,08:53, if your such a grammer expert, ...To March 16,08:53, if your such a grammer expert, then why not sign you name??? so we can really see who is making these commets.Your so right, I have many run on sentences, mis-spelled words along many other errors, after saying that, I am not fearful of signing what I write, now what about you????JIM from Housotn, Texas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13621344.post-766541698305932372009-03-16T22:09:00.000-04:002009-03-16T22:09:00.000-04:00whoopdeedoo, we have an educated english major amo...whoopdeedoo, we have an educated english major among us. Let us give 3 cheers for the educated homosexual!( Mon Mar 16,08:53 PM)<BR/><BR/>now smack let's smack the b^^^^!<BR/>and tell her this is not professional writing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13621344.post-52648632885880323702009-03-16T20:53:00.000-04:002009-03-16T20:53:00.000-04:00Now a little something about the crimes committed ...Now a little something about the crimes committed on this site in the comment section; SPELLING and GRAMMAR.<BR/><BR/>It's horrible. Or I guess that would be whoreable. <BR/><BR/>It's like trying to decipher html. Or morse code. Not everything is spelled phonetically. <BR/><BR/>Everyone makes typos. That's a given. But a lot of these comments appear to be written by illiterate wolf-children.<BR/><BR/>I'm jus sayin....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13621344.post-29617489194442621792009-03-16T20:30:00.000-04:002009-03-16T20:30:00.000-04:00I never met or knew anything about Jack Phillips e...I never met or knew anything about Jack Phillips except for when Anthony first posted the information. It's an unfortunate testiment when your friends (in your death) have very little kind/positive testiments to say about you. <BR/><BR/>I would hope if anyone was so "negative"(for a lack of a better word) that he/she would have affected at least one person in his/her life with compassion, love and true friendship. <BR/><BR/>Hope peace finds Jack Phillips! <BR/> and<BR/>I hope our 'community' gets some true, honest closure to what happened that night.Nena Nuyoricanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16378731984254786442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13621344.post-52458953763351848082009-03-16T14:04:00.000-04:002009-03-16T14:04:00.000-04:00Good Morning, There are many interesting post her...Good Morning, There are many interesting post here and from some we can learn much in how to be better tourist and better people,However one thing that sticks out in the forfront for me is this "IF YOU DO NOT HAVE SOMETHING GOOD OR POSITIVE TO SAY ABOUT SOMEONE WHO HAS PASS ON THEN PLEASE DO NOT SAY ANYTHING".NOW THIS DATES ME,YOUR RIGHT,I AM OLDER PERSON AND HAVE A GREAT DEAL OF RESPECT FOR THE DEAD,IN FACT WAS BROUGHT(sp) UP THAT WAY.Now I happen to agree with much of what Rafael said from PR.The locals, Church, police along with the goverment have a poor inpressions of how Gays act about plus carry themselves in public, so do keep that in mine.I do feel strongly that when traveling anywhere there are certain precautions we must all take,(Nena, said it best)at all times,that is to be wise who your associate with, never completely let your guard down and if at all Possible connect with someone you trust(or have some type of bond with) when out and about in any new strange areas,espically at night.To the person who said we take advantage of all the Dominican men we meet, your so wrong, some of us treat them with the up most respect and do much to help there situation out, give them money for there familys and espically children and even buy food for young children(dry milk, grocerys, baby things cloths and much more.Feed children along the street who are hungery and have nonthing to eat, so I did take offence at your general commets.Try and be more objective in how you generalize others, not all gay men are bad people with little or no feeling for others.I have even went along with another friend and purchased food for a place(orfamhage)sp.)there that cares for children with Aids,so see there are many good things done by many of us and this is just to mention a few good things we have done.I do not say this to brag but to let you know there many of us who care and try to help those in need and have much less than we have been blessed with.Thanks for reading this and again my regards to Jack's family, May he rest in Peace.Jim From Houston, Tx.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13621344.post-73484606161044746582009-03-16T11:57:00.001-04:002009-03-16T11:57:00.001-04:00FELLAS LET HIM REST IN PLEASE WE ALL HAVE DONE S...FELLAS LET HIM REST IN PLEASE WE ALL HAVE DONE SOME DIRT IN OUR LIFE AND SOME OF USE PAID FOR IT AND SOME OF USE WE SOMEDAY IN THE FUTURE BUT LET HIM REST NOW HOPEFULLY HE WAS NOT SICK AND HAD ANY AIDES BECAUSE THAT IS A CARDINAL SIN TO DO SOMETHING LIKE THAT I LOSE RESPECT BUT OTHER THAN THAT LETS ALL CARRY ONE AND LEARN FROM THIS AND MAKE SANTA DOMINGO NICE LIKE IT WAS 23 YEARS AGO WHEN I FIRST STEP FOOT ON THIS VERY LOVELY COUNTRY GOD BLESS HIS SOLE AND ALL OF YOU LOVE TO ALL BARRY AND ALSO ANTHONY AS I SAID BEFORE YOU SHOULD GET A MEDAL OF HONOR BECAUSE ALOT OF USE ARE IN DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE WORLD HOME LONELY THINKING ABOUT D/R AND YOU ALWAYS KEEP US INFORMED ON EVERYTHING THAT YOU CAN AND GOD BLESS YOU FOR EVERYAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13621344.post-16122395795204924612009-03-16T11:57:00.000-04:002009-03-16T11:57:00.000-04:00According to a previous poster/s,the deceased:11. ...According to a previous poster/s,<BR/>the deceased:<BR/>11. was a monster<BR/>12. appeared terrible in photos<BR/>13. probably had AIDS<BR/>14. acted like Typhoid Mary (?)<BR/>Wow! No love lost here. And talk<BR/>about speaking of the dead....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13621344.post-59430974774758886712009-03-16T10:43:00.000-04:002009-03-16T10:43:00.000-04:00There is something to be said for the hotels that ...There is something to be said for the hotels that collect the cedulas of the visiting boys and keep them until the hotel guest says that everything is ok.....it gives me real peace of mind.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13621344.post-15737349214211822372009-03-16T10:37:00.000-04:002009-03-16T10:37:00.000-04:00the numbered punchlist that ends with OMG? what a ...the numbered punchlist that ends with OMG? what a mess? that's the exact phrase that is used to describe jack. how insightful. thank you for summing it up so succinctly and being part of the concensus. and as far as if you do not have something good to say then why say it all? believe me, those were the best comments you could lend to the memory of such a monster as jack. was i ever shocked to see how terrible he appears in his latest pics. wow. i'd bet my bottom dollar--although i don't want to excite you by using the term bottom--that this guy had aids. no question. and those of us unfortunate enough to know jack-off, we know he most probably acted like a typhoid mary. i hope the assassin/s took proper precautions!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13621344.post-56051762098550887822009-03-16T10:01:00.000-04:002009-03-16T10:01:00.000-04:00Has there been anymore information regarding Alber...Has there been anymore information regarding Alberto?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13621344.post-6476742660126663152009-03-15T16:36:00.000-04:002009-03-15T16:36:00.000-04:00This was quite the Sunday read! So much informatio...This was quite the Sunday read! So much information and opinions...WOW. Great post by Rafael. My thoughts go out... but karma is a real bitch!! We should all go back to the simple days of childhood and repeat the montra of our moms, 'treat others as you want others to treat you'. Be safe everyone and God bless DIANDRAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13621344.post-87440868192279108512009-03-15T15:56:00.000-04:002009-03-15T15:56:00.000-04:00I suggest we use technology to protect the communi...I suggest we use technology to protect the community in this way: always take a shot of the man you met and took home with your phone, then send the pic to your best friend and let the guy know to have sent it "just to check how cute your new man is". With this simple game your are giving a lead for any future problem, and you are giving the message to the man: "someone knows about you, so behave". I Think with this method we are exercising wisdom.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com