Mid-South Mother Steps Forward to Say That A Barnes and Noble Employee Has Been Sharing The Same Two Stories That Store Management Says Howse Made Up
 
The following is an e-mail we received on Thursday night June 12, 2008. Ironically Brannon and his wife met the person that wrote this e-mail at a banquet just a few weeks ago. Here is the e-mail as it was received.  
 
 
Dear Brannon,
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I am terribly sorry that all of this has come about regarding the whole Barnes and Noble incident with you and your son last week.  I know this has been a trying time for you and your family as well, as your character and integrity have come under fire as a result.  I realize that what I have to say might come across as sounding like hearsay, but I would like to do any small amount I can if it will help anyone restore the confidence and trust they might have had in you prior to this happening. 
 
I have a friend whose relative is an employee of the Barnes and Noble in Collierville, TN.  This employee has confirmed that the things you have made public are indeed true.  The incident of a man lying on the floor in the restroom, engaging in a lewd act when a young boy walked in was, in fact, stated to be true by this employee.   Also, she confirmed the incident of a man, licensed to carry a concealed weapon, that left his gun lying on the bathroom counter by mistake. I might also add that she knew of these incidents before your story ever came out. 
 
Some may still say this is not proof, but I want to do everything I can to show you my gratitude for standing up for what is good, and right, and decent, and truthful.  You are a man of integrity and I can only imagine how hurtful this all must be when you know in fact that the words you are speaking are true, just as you were originally told them.
 
God bless you, and thank you again for taking this stand. Know that there are many who have the same convictions as you, and who are grateful for the voice you are sounding out loud across the waves! 
 
Thanks for making a difference!(Name removed at request of individual)
For those not familiar with the story behind all this, please click here:http://www.christianworldviewnetwork.com/article.php/3604/By_Brannon_Howse