I don't write this for sympathy, Just to help stop the culture of "silence" that surrounds these type of crimes and to help prevent any from happening again.

I had 2 brothers molested as kids by an Uncle, my Dad's older brother.  The molestation occurred during family visits, during the summer or holiday's.  The "uncle" told them that my parents "knew" what was going on and didn't care, and that they wouldn't believe my brothers if they did tell.  Between the denial, the lies and the shame, they kept silent about it until my younger brother, as a young adult, saw a program that encouraged anyone who was or had gone through something like this to come forward.   My brother went to my Dad, at the time in his 70's, and told him about the molestation.  Obviously distraught that his own brother could have done this to his beloved children, that this man would even allude to the fact my Dad knew about it, had my Dad not lived several states away, he would have killed my uncle.  The distance would have not stopped me had I been in my Dad's shoes, it would have only slowed me down. My Mom only told me because she was afraid my Dad would have a stroke.  My brothers do not know that I am aware.  None the less, when I found out about this myself, I promptly called the police in the town he lived, and told them about the incidences, that I was concerned there may be other victims, or future victims, and if they needed any evidence or collaborating evidence that they could call me and I would get them what they needed, knowing my brother's would come forward if needed.  I could not be culpable in another's injury.

If I have any suggestions for anyone in this situation, PLEASE TELL THEM, ENCOURAGE THEM TO NOT REMAIN SILENT, TELL SOMEONE, ANYONE, AND IF THAT PERSON DOESN'T BELIEVE YOU, GO TO SOMEONE ELSE!  If there is any way with your voice that you can get this message out, please, I urge you to do so....  You are in a position to make a great difference!

As far as Penn State, Sundusky, Joe Paterno, et. al. -  if not criminally responsible, they are certainly morally and civilly responsible.  What could Paterno do?  How about for starters, when his employee came to him and told of the incident originally, Paterno could have asked if the employee was certain of what he saw and willing to stand his ground if questioned by the University and Police.  He could have offered to stand by this employee if he had no reason to question the man's integrity, supporting him as he stood his ground (having the moral conviction and courage to do so.)  He could have gone to the Police first, found his true options and then gone to the University.  AT THAT MOMENT IN TIME,  Paterno, the University and the employee would have been hero's and pioneers in handling difficult,morally reprehensible behavior, instead of going out in the ashes of what will be forever associated with his name.

At the very least, Paterno could have insured that Sundusky was never in a position to harm another "recruit," recruit's kid brother, or some other innocent in awe of the University and their program.  Paterno could have fired Sundusky.  Silence in the face of evil is evil itself.  As far as I am concerned, the employee, Paterno, the University are all as guilty as Sundusky for any incident that occurred after their knowledge.  I won't tell you what I think the appropriate punishment of Sundusky would be,but I hope Penn State pays out the ying-yang for their silence all these years, in a civil court if not a criminal one.  Paterno? Is he above it all because he left it on the doorstep of another employee of the University? No!  The reputation he will now be known for is at least in part a fitting punishment for him - "Willing accomplice, COWARDS."

Well written, sir. Thank you.

Well, first off, other than when I am around cadets or some other well mannered person, I haven't been a "Mam" since leaving the Navy as a LCDR back in June, 2001. I left the Navy because my 15  month old son seemed indifferent to my appearance when I picked him up on my parents doorstep (they had watched him for me while I was away on ADT). My son gave a look of shock and recognition when I drove up to our house. He looked at me, looked at our house, then back at me and said,"Mom?!" The sweetest words one can hear, but it crushed my inner being with the knowledge that only 2 weeks of being gone would do this.
Writing this was not really hard. It was hard for my brothers to live through and hard for my parents to deal with. I simply lost an uncle that day. It did take sometime before I could forgive the evil of the man, but realized the feelings I harbored served no purpose. Hate does more damage to the vessel upon which it is held than upon the one it is pored.
Also,as many of the posters familiar with me know, my passion and heart sometimes lead where angels fear to tread. I do read a lot, am very curious and often stick my nose into things where it doesn't belong. I can't say much of what I repeat is all that original, just paraphrasing quotes I no longer fully remember. The quote above is just another way of saying the phrase about how all it takes for evil to thrive is for good men to do nothing. I do not remember the exact quote or who wrote it... Perhaps someone more enlightened will correct me. ;-) Thank you for your kindness however!
I do not understand how McCreary could witness this abuse and not do anything to stop it. I read a story about a similar incident in the Red Sox? organization (boy, Phat will have a field day about how uninformed I am if that is not correct), but it mentions the Stockholm syndrome and also the reason why men were able to follow Hitler. I believe one good article is in Men's Health. I will say this, McCreay is getting flack about it and justly so, he will have to stand up and take it, but I do admire that he is at least testifying on the victim's behalf. Considering the inbreeding in the Penn. legal system and the death/disappearance of a DA, It does take a lot of courage to do so. Regardless, I thought maybe the female judge let Sundusky free without bail because someone else wanted to give him his due, probably not going to happen in our legal system. Regardless, every pervert deserves his day in court.