James Scott Shore

6Feb/106

James Shore – Hero

On Wednesday of this week, James Arthur Ray was arrested on 3 counts of Manslaughter stemming from the tragedy in Sedona, AZ, over which he presided. I am informed that immediately following the indictment, but prior to his arrest, James Arthur Ray was tipped off that he would be arrested. So, his attorneys arranged to have him come to Arizona in anticipation of his arrest. The thought was to save him the negative PR of press covering his arrest in front of his giant mansion. That is, if there was to be a perp walk, there would be no mansion in the background or helicopter vantage coverage - I would suggest to avoid viewers from recalling memories of OJ Simpson-esque cinematography.

Through the power of the intartubes, however, I present the following for your viewing pleasure:

James Arthur Death Ray Perp Walk

That day, James' widow reported his arrest as "bittersweet". Sweet in that we all hope for Justice - and, in accordance with the debt Mr. Ray incurred payable to Society, it seems the wheels of Justice have finally drawn him close. Bitter, because it reminds us all that this unnecessary happening has resulted in far-reaching damage - both for the living and the dead. You see, Alyssa is focused on providing for her children first and foremost - and that takes the sort of energy that leaves none for fantasies of vengeance... no matter how understandable those fantasies might be.

Here is a picture of the whole (entire and unbroken) Shore family:

The Whole Family - James and his Beloved Treasures

Here is the image of the Ugliness that caused his death (image courtesy of The Salty Droid - The Windy City Avenger):

What Fraud Looks Like when The Piper Arrives to Collect

This is what the victims of negligence at the hand of Death Ray look like on a sunny, Summer day, out and about with their father... Daddy behind the camera:

"2006 balloon fiesta kids" - so entitled by James Shore

Will they remember that day? Or will they recall the last time they saw their father... he in state at the funeral home? Which will be seared into their memories?

On Thursday, I had the honor of remembering James a little bit to some of the local media. The buzz they were most interested in had to do with the public revelation and acknowledgment that James Shore died a Hero's Death... something we had inferred all along.

Here is audio of the attorney representing the women whose life was saved by James Shore.

Here is a companion story, featuring a long-time friend of James Shore testifying to the nature of his character.

Here is a quote from a witness of the aftermath...

Ray was standing about 10 feet away, watching, Bunn (a participant) said. "He didn't do anything, he didn't participate in helping. He did nothing. He just stood there."

James Arthur Ray did not deserve to share the same tent with James Scott Shore. One is a scoundrel... a coward... a fraud... James Shore was honest... courageous.... the Real Deal.

The starkest contrast for me is the SELFISH, SELF-CENTERED, EGOTISTICAL make up of James Arthur "HGH, Calf Implants, Hair Club for Men" Ray that was revealed in what he failed to do when the going got brutal WHEN COMPARED TO the SELFLESS and HEROIC fabric of the man we loved, James Scott Shore.

It reminds me of this quote from Patton:

Battle is the most magnificent competition in which a human being can indulge. It brings out all that is best; it removes all that is base. All men are afraid in battle. The coward is the one who lets his fear overcome his sense of duty. Duty is the essence of manhood.

James Arthur Ray could learn a lot from James Scott Shore. To begin with, he could have learned humility, love, courage, and selfless giving. But, alas, James Scott Shore (the dedicated husband and doting father of three) was never invited to appear on Oprah.

There are Heroes among us... they are few and far between to be sure. And far too often they die giving their lives for friends... demonstrating that "Greater Love" which a certain Emmanuel taught us... woe unto those whose negligence causes the lives of heroes to be spent on our behalf - and stolen from us all.

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21Dec/095

Remember JAR… you are dust and to dust you shall return.

I can tell you what happens to a person's body when that person has died at the hands of the negligence of James Arthur Ray...

On October 8th, 2009, James Scott Shore died - one of three to die due to James Arthur Ray and team's negligence in Sedona, AZ - during Ray's so-called "Spiritual Warrior" retreat.

As I have chronicled to some extent here, James Shore's death turned Alyssa into a widow - and their three lovely children fatherless.

What I have not mentioned here is that my friend's - my brother's - body has been on ice ever since. That is, his corpse has not yet been put to rest. No. While James Arthur Ray's body continues to eat, shit, piss and sleep - James Shore's body has been in state. That is, his body has been - for the past 2.5 months - sitting in a cooler at the funeral home.

Of all of the things that have upset me regarding the death of James Shore at the hands of James Arthur Ray, the fact that his remains have been melting away in some locker for all of this time makes me perhaps more sick to my stomach than the fact that James cooked to death in the first place while Ray chastised a lone voice calling for him to put an end to the pressure cooker.

It is disgusting to think that my friend's body - the Temple of the Holy Spirit Himself - has been so abused. I understand why the authorities and the family chose to keep James' body intact. Out of necessity. In order that no evidence be destroyed. In order that when James Arthur Ray and his sycophants are called to account, Alyssa and James Shore's mother know that they in no way jeopardized the case against the man who killed their beloved James. But still, for the record it must be said that 2.5 months in state is enough to make one's skin crawl. And in my case, it is enough to boil my blood. My beautiful friend rotting slowly. As dignified as the funeral home has tried to make this awful necessity... this is a very undignified manner in which to have one's body treated.

For many this may seem a horrible thing for me to speak to. But my brother James would want me to scream it from the mountain tops... and he would not want me to pull punches, either. He would insist that I speak to the uncomfortable truth that insult has been heaped upon injury. And this awful state of affairs... both his unnecessary death and subsequent abuse of his body are both brought to us by James Arthur Ray.

If Ray were interested in justice, he would not have signaled that he intends to fight vigorously to defend himself - with all of his and James Ray International's treasure. As indefensible as his actions and then inaction are. As indefensible as leaving a widow and 3 orphans in no-man's land - with no money or means to sustain themselves without their beloved is. If he were interested in justice, my brother would have long since been committed to hallowed ground. This is to say that James Arthur Ray's sins against this innocent family and against God have since been compounded by his subsequent decisions. All of this, Cosmically, belongs to James Arthur Ray.

Today, James' body will FINALLY be cremated. The Temple of the Holy Spirit while he was alive will FINALLY be able to rest. To return to ash and dust.

Today happens to be the Winter Solstice. The darkest days are said to be behind us. And we once again witness the growth of light. The darkness is beaten back.Â In my Catholic faith, we normally wait to be reborn on Easter. But this year, I am going to hit reset at midnight tonight.

But before I forgive in my heart the scumbag charlatan snake-oil salesman that is James Arthur Ray... I here and now throw all suffering in the hearts of those who love and miss James Shore... all sadness... all insult... all hurt and pain away from us ---- BACK TO ITS RIGHTFUL OWNER: JAMES ARTHUR RAY. A pox on his house and all who defend him - until he REPENTS! REPENTS! REPENTS! and returns to the Lord God. May your days be enough to banish your pride and your nights full of terror until you embrace the Light.