Joe Hanlon

On April 27, 2008, Joe Hanlon removed his essay with this explanation:

Joe Hanlon’s apology for the misstatement in a previous version of this essay I am very sorry about my role in spreading a rumor about Scoutmaster Foote and Troop 37 in Peoria, Illinois. I wish I’d never written it, and I’m sorry for any negative or hurt effect my words may have had on his family or scouting. I was mistaken and relied on incorrect information. I can see now the magnitude of my mistake. I am grateful for the e-mail that gave me a chance to edit this essay.