Friday, March 23, 2012

Re: Chris Wayne Beers, Conflicted Gay 38 Year Old Mormon, Commits Suicide

"Conflicted Gay"...... define that for me Tommytomtom...

On Mar 23, 10:45 am, Tommy News <tommysn...@gmail.com> wrote:
> In memory of Chris, I suggest that everyone watch the movie "Latter
> Days" this weekend. -Tommy
>
> Watch Here On Line:http://www.logotv.com/video/latter-days/1633129/playlist.jhtml
>
> Chris Wayne Beers, Conflicted Gay  38 Year Old Mormon, Commits Suicide
>
> According to stories posted on several Mormon blogs, Chris Wayne
> Beers, a returned missionary and former LDS church employee, took his
> life on March 18. He was 38 years old. Funeral Services will be held
> Saturday, March 24
>
> http://affirmation.org/news_2012/2012_026.shtml
>
> Another gay man tragically lost to psychological pressure from the
> church and society
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- -----
>
> Sorry for the dinner and lame title, but I don't feel like bring witty.
>
> This is so horrifically tragic. This beautiful man* must have suffered
> an unimaginable amount of self loathing to have come to his final
> decision. He lived his life 'right', as he was taught. He played
> football in high school, served and honorable mission, worked as an
> EFY coumselor, etc. He even worked in the belly of the beast at the
> COB, working in the Missionary and Travel departments, and was a
> friend to all. Yet he was not good enough for those who occupied they
> top floor suites and ran the church he apparently loved.
> The fact that he is a twin makes it even more poignant to me as the
> father of twins.
>
> I hope somebody gives a copy of his obituary to each member of the
> church leaders of the Q12 and 1st presidency. Until they recognize the
> intolerable amount of damage they cause, the blood of these people are
> on their hands. And I am convinced God will hold them responsible for
> the pain they cause.
>
> R. I. P., Chris Beers.http://www.dovesandserpents.org/wp/2...-we-know-that/
>
> http://www.davisclipper.com/view/ful...es_left_column
>
> *I am about a 2 on the Kinsey scale and am about as heterosexual as
> they come, but this guy was simply gorgeous. How many more brothers
> and sisters who surround us at church are thinking this is the only
> option left to them?
>
> http://www.cougaruteforum.com/showthread.php?p=790013
>
> Obituary Print Chris Wayne Beers   |   Visit Guest Book
> 1973 ~ 2012
>
> Our beloved son, brother and friend left us on March 18, 2012 at the age of 38.
> Chris was born on December 18, 1973 one minute before his twin brother
> Carrey in Bountiful, Utah. The son of Wayne and Uta Beers. He
> graduated from Woods Cross High where he played football and assisted
> in numerous sports. He served an honorable mission for the LDS Church.
> He later touched the lives of countless youth as an EFY counselor. He
> had a passion to travel the world and touched the lives of friends on
> 5 continents, always serving those he met on his trips. He loved and
> lived life to the fullest, always planning another adventure.
> Chris had a magnetic personality and all he met instantly became his
> friend. He had the ability to lighten the room with his amazing smile.
> If someone was in need Chris would find a way to meet and exceed that
> persons needs. He truly exemplified charity, the pure love of Christ.
> This love for all people carried over to his various jobs, where all
> knew and loved him. He loved the years he spent working at the Church
> office building in the missionary and travel departments. He loved
> associating with those whom he currently worked with at the U of U
> hospital. He had a great love for all of Gods creatures, especially
> his cats whom he loved dearly.
> Survivors include: Parents, Woods Cross; sisters, Debbie (Todd)
> Allred, Layton, Kim (Kirk) Bradford, Meridian, ID; brothers, Carrey
> (Missy) Beers, San Diego, CA; Willey (Emily) Beers, Logan; 16 nieces &
> nephews. He is preceded in death by his brother Jeff.
> Funeral Services will be held Saturday, March 24 at 11 am at the Woods
> Cross 3rd Ward Chapel, 1450 S. 350 W. Bountiful. Friends may call
> Friday evening from 6 - 8 pm at the Russon Brothers Mortuary, 295 N.
> Main, Bountiful and at the church Saturday from 9:30 - 10:30am prior
> to the services. Interment-Salt Lake City Cemetery. Friends & family
> may share their comments and stories atwww.chrisbeers.blogspot.com
> andwww.russonmortuary.com
>
> More:http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/saltlaketribune/obituary.aspx?n=chri...
>
> In memory of Chris, I suggest that everyone watch the movie "Latter
> Days" this weekend. -Tommy
>
> Watch Here On Line:http://www.logotv.com/video/latter-days/1633129/playlist.jhtml
>
> --
> Together, we can change the world, one mind at a time.
> Have a great day,
> Tommy
>
> --
> Together, we can change the world, one mind at a time.
> Have a great day,
> Tommy

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