Summary
[Donald Raymond Olan] told the men that had traveled from Hazelton that he accepted their pain and anger, and would "carry it with me for the rest of my life." He said these words with no more emotion than he would say 'Open your text books to page 44,' voice strong, unwavering, back straight and head held high.
[Gregory Wright] remembered the high fence that surrounded Olan's home, and the one time he escaped his abuser, running through brush and forest to get back to the dormitory. Wright had promised Olan he would tell on him, and Wright did. The authorities at the school betrayed him, and many others, by calling Wright a liar, accusing him of making the story up. Nothing was done to stop Olan from abusing other boys again and again.Others the court heard from included Ricky Harris who was sent to Port Alberni and lived in the residential school dorm after his mother had died. Olan preyed on him for three years. Olan was Harris' special needs teacher.See the full content of this document
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Men Put Abuse Behind Them by Seeking Justice
Donald Raymond Olan turned to face the victims of his pedophilia and offered words of regret, acknowledging that they would not undo the harm that he had done.
Olan told the men that had traveled from Hazelton that he accepted their pain and anger, and would "carry it with me for the rest of my life." He said these words with no more emotion than he would say 'Open your text books to page 44,' voice strong, unwavering, back straight and head held high.The former teacher and judo instructor's res...See the full content of this document
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