One more point. If Joe Hernandez has been "out of the business he loves" for so long, how is it that so many people still have ability to contact him to inquire about the "fake" movie poster situation? I just have a feeling this note did not originate from the original Joe Hernandez or somebody is doing some "fishing".
Sue Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2009 17:04:34 -0500 From: [email protected] Subject: Re: [MOPO] Joe Hernendez-In The Beginning... To: [email protected] Just when I thought this saga could not POSSIBLY get any more surreal, it did! Bruce On Fri, Sep 4, 2009 at 4:41 PM, Joe Hernandez <[email protected]> wrote: In The Beginning - Joe Hernandez I was both surprised and amazed at the number of inquiries I have received recently regarding the fake Universal Horror movie posters. Its been awhile since I have been involved in the poster restoration business, and before I continue, I would like to pay tribute to my mentor and friend, Jose Ma. Carpio. A very special friend that introduced me into this business, and left us way too soon. I miss his great sense of humor, his sense of style and his inspiration. May he rest in peace, watching movies in that great movie palace in the heavens. I am also gratified that so many of my protégés are still operating successful restoration/linen backing businesses.. They continue to serve the industry with the knowledge they acquired under my tutelage. Congratulations to Judy…Congrats to John Davis… Congrats to Gordon Christman… Congrats to Sylvia Locken… Congrats to Susan Olson… Congrats to Carol Tincup… Congrats to Diane Jeffrey… and Congrats to Jaime and Norma Mendez.. This unpleasant revelation of producing fake posters for profit on a systematic basis, has generated many questions regarding Jaime’s knowledge and character. I have known Jaime the longest of anyone, for many, many years. He worked for me, and was my right hand man, as I developed his skills. The question has come up from several people as to whether Jaime was a willing and knowledgeable participant in this fraud. I can shed some much needed light on this. If anyone would like to email me privately, I will answer any questions, truthfully and to the best of my knowledge. In closing, I would like to say to you all, that if in the past I have been responsible for causing any harm to this industry or to anyone personally, I am deeply sorry. I have paid dearly. The ultimate punishment was that I was banned from working and participating in an industry that I loved so much. Sincerely, Joe Hernandez Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [email protected] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [email protected] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [email protected] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
