July2016-Final-UR-IT

The Actions of One
Affects So Many
Reactions from the UR IT Staff
“
What
is worth
all of this?”
These days, it is known that
a gunman, a robber, or any
other criminal can strike
anywhere and for any reason. Not
long ago, that experience became all
too real for UR IT Magazine owner
and photographer Jeremy Clark.
On June 13, the boyfriend of one
of the magazine’s (former) models
entered Jeremy’s home early in the
morning and threatened
him with a gun to turn
over all photos and other
magazine information.
There went Jeremy’s hard
work, the models’ time and
effort, the writers’ articles,
the graphic designer’s
creativity—everything—
on computers, cameras,
hard drives. All because of
one model and one photo.
Upon hearing the news,
the models and others
were shocked and have
since spoken out and
shared their feelings.
Immediately, the
majority of the models
expressed their hopes
that Jeremy was okay and offered
prayers.
As soon as the news was shared
with models, they responded:
“People overreact over such petty
things; it’s very sad.” “They will
get what they deserve.” “I really
don’t understand some people.”
“Some people are just down-right
cold-hearted.” And one, upon
expressing her anger, questioned,
“What is worth all of this?”
That is one question no one can
answer but the actor himself and
he will likely never provide a public
answer. Maybe he will feel guilt, or
no guilt and, maybe it was all worth
it to him over one photo. Maybe
not…or maybe it won’t be once the
legalities are straightened out. But
no matter what that answer may
be, the incident happened and the
models and UR IT staff are the ones
losing out.
The mother of two UR IT models
said that she is enraged over
the incident, though no one was
physically harmed.
“The thought of some random
person stealing the photos of my
girls as well as many girls I’ve
come to meet through UR IT has
me very angry and upset,” she said.
“I’m concerned as to what he may
do with the photos—where they
may end up.”
This woman said if she could, she
would love to tell the actor “he had
no right to take the work
from the girls.”
“A lot goes into the shoots
and photos from all involved
and it was completely
unnecessary for him to ruin
all the hard work, simply
because he did not like
what his own girlfriend
did,” she shared. “And to his
girlfriend, I’d like to tell her
she’s ridiculous for putting
others in danger for her
poor choice in boys.”
Some models and staff
members were not sure
the threat was real and
questioned if Jeremy
was joking, because
they recognize his friendly and
humorous personality. “I was
really hoping he was joking,” said
one model/staff member. Soon,
she realized someone had really
threatened Jeremy’s life and stole
all UR IT materials.
“My mind raced,” she said. “My
heart was racing. I was angry and
worried; who could have done such
a thing? Is Jer‘ okay?”
She, like many others, awaited a
call or news that everything was
okay. Relief was felt as soon as
Jeremy was able to explain what
had happened and say that he was
all right—physically.
“I was relieved,” the model/staff
member stated. “But when I found
out who it was and what happened,
I didn’t know what to say. I was so
angry, hurt and disappointed. Why
did they have to do this? Everything
we have all worked hard for and it
was gone in 10 minutes.”
Frustration is another emotion
ranking close with anger in the
situation. Fright is another: The
actor could possibly have personal
information and photos of nearly
all of the models.
“This guy and girl who have our
information really need help and/
or to possibly reevaluate their
relationship. There is no reason
for any of us to be going through
this,” another model said. “This is
supposed to be fun, not putting
anyone in harm’s way.”
“I have been waiting a few months
to get my pictures, I’ve attended
various shoots, put a lot of time
and effort into these shoots, and
now everything is gone. Sadly, I
may not ever see my pictures that
I have been patiently waiting for,”
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THE ACTIONS OF ONE AFFECTS SO MANY
THE ACTIONS OF ONE AFFECTS SO MANY
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