[collie1228]

An obituary of Gary Morse showed up this morning in the New York Times that could have been written by Andrew Blechman ("Leisureville"). It mentioned that our community is mostly white and Republican (which apparently is a sin to the NYT), that Mr. Morse lived in a house valued at over $1M while his father lived in a manufactured home, and that children under 19 are not allowed to live here. Not flattering to us or our community. But frankly not unexpected, considering the source.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/11/us...ttom-well&_r=0

[graciegirl]

I won't read it. It will make me sad. This week I happened on some information from someone who knew him and I was happy to know that what I believed about him was true.

Rest in Peace Gary Morse. I honor your life.

[billybye]

What did they say that was incorrect?

[blueash]

I think it is a fine obit. It is entirely accurate and expresses both something about his personal life and more significantly explains why he was important enough to be given a NYT obit. The description of what he did, what he supported, and the nature of the community he created is spot on.

[MikeV]

Sounds like a place I would like to live. Wait, I do live there. The NYT article borders on jealousy IMO.

[manaboutown]

There are ways to express things and ways to express things. This little piece had a negative tone throughout, as if Gary's accomplishments and deeds were bad rather than good, detrimental rather than beneficial. It is all too typical of the garbage coming from this rag.

RIP Gary. Enjoy the Happy Hunting Ground. I know he loved to hunt, as do I. What I noticed when I first walked into the sales office in SL were all the mounted large trophy mule deer buck heads high on the walls.

Originally Posted by blueash

I think it is a fine obit. It is entirely accurate and expresses both something about his personal life and more significantly explains why he was important enough to be given a NYT obit. The description of what he did, what he supported, and the nature of the community he created is spot on.

Agree, I see nothing that wrong with the article

[OBXNana]

[QUOTE=collie1228;966700]An obituary of Gary Morse showed up this morning in the New York Times that could have been written by Andrew Blechman ("Leisureville"). It mentioned that our community is mostly white and Republican (which apparently is a sin to the NYT), that Mr. Morse lived in a house valued at over $1M while his father lived in a manufactured home, and that children under 19 are not allowed to live here. Not flattering to us or our community. But frankly not unexpected, considering the source.


I think this is a wonderful tribute to a man that lived the American dream. The reference to Republican, mostly white, and children are in The Villages on a limited basis, is an accurate, factual statement.

It references his fathers CHOICE to live in a manufactured home and Mr. Morse's choice not to. $1M home is an expensive home to me, but in the scope of things, Mr. Morse could have easily lived in far more luxury.

What specifically in the obituary did you find offensive? If I were a surviving member of the Morse family, I would be proud of the accomplishments made from a man that had a dream and vision. Certainly, to me, this obituary does not in any way reflect poorly on Mr. Morse or The Villages.

[redwitch]

I think it could have done without the comment about where Harold lived, but I think the rest is accurate, especially given Gary's desire for privacy.

[NotGolfer]

I didn't see any negatives with the article except as Redwitch stated it could have gone w/out the comments on what type of homes Gary and his dad lived in. Don't think that would be a factor in my obit when the time comes so why should it here?? I think the article just hi-lighted how the free enterprise system works and someone obtains success through the American Dream.

[rdhdleo]

Originally Posted by collie1228

An obituary of Gary Morse showed up this morning in the New York Times that could have been written by Andrew Blechman ("Leisureville"). It mentioned that our community is mostly white and Republican (which apparently is a sin to the NYT), that Mr. Morse lived in a house valued at over $1M while his father lived in a manufactured home, and that children under 19 are not allowed to live here. Not flattering to us or our community. But frankly not unexpected, considering the source.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/11/us...ttom-well&_r=0

Why is the truth not flattering? While the housing choices part was not necessary it also was true, his father chose to live simply where as Gary chose to enjoy the fruits of his labors.

[snowbird22154]

[QUOTE=collie1228;966700]An obituary of Gary Morse showed up this morning in the New York Times that could have been written by Andrew Blechman ("Leisureville"). It mentioned that our community is mostly white and Republican (which apparently is a sin to the NYT), that Mr. Morse lived in a house valued at over $1M while his father lived in a manufactured home, and that children under 19 are not allowed to live here. Not flattering to us or our community. But frankly not unexpected, considering the source.

[joldnol]

the article was fine. Too many folks look for things to be offended about now a days.

[rdhdleo]

Originally Posted by joldnol

the article was fine. Too many folks look for things to be offended about now a days.

[Madelaine Amee]

I cannot see anything wrong with it, factual on every point. Some people feel the need to see negativity in everything .....................