Hate Crime - Essential Worker Protections
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On Friday, July 3rd at around 10:30PM, I was called to my property to close the pool since residents and their guests failed to adhere to Governor Abbott's Executive Orders prohibiting groups of more than 10 persons and mandating masks be worn at all times.
What should have been a routine call, turned into something much worse. Upon arrival, an estimated 70 people were in the amenity area. While the good majority complied quickly after being asked to leave, a group of approximately 20 individuals refused to follow directives.
Instead of listening, these individuals began throwing items at myself which quickly escalated into a full out assault on my person. While attempting to leave as quick as possible and secure my safety, residents and their guests began yelling "kill that faggot," "fucking faggot," "beat that fags ass," "let's fuck this homo up," etc.
While leaving the area and waiting for police to arrive, several individuals began pulling my shirt and pushing me,[preventing me from being able to leave. This was met with continued threats to kill me, using just about every derogatory and anti-homosexual phrasing you can imagine.
In addition to a black eye, partial loss of hearing, partial loss of sight in my left eye, bruising all over my body and face, contusions, I am also and dealing with a concussion. A fire extinguisher was also used on me, covering my face, mouth, nose and restricting my airways.
A week later, I continue to have vision and hearing impairment in my left ear and eye. Effects of the concussion are still evident with loss of balance, dizziness and headaches. I am waking up constantly throughout the night with extreme night terrors, accompanied by night sweats and extensive panic attacks. Once worker’s compensation provides a referral, I will start chiropractic rehab to realign spinal injuries. We are optimistic that I will regain my vision, but there is a real possibility that I may never regain full use. My Primary Care Physicians have added depression medicines and are assigning a psychologist/psychiatrist to help with the mental trauma and post traumatic stress I am enduring every day.
As of Tuesday, July 7th at 6:13PM, I was placed on "paid administrative leave" from my company with no discussion of a date of return or where I will be working in the future. I have been told that I have 100% support and backing from my company and supervisors, however, there has been no action against those who have actively admitted they were involved in the assault. Information has not been turned over to the authorities and the worker's compensation company was instructed not to go after those responsible for my injuries .
I am always that strong individual that can deal with just about anything, and have put up with a tremendous amount of stress. I can't stop replaying what happened, knowing it could have been much worse. For now, it's been cathartic to be angry, I haven't allowed myself to process feelings of being upset, hurt and preyed upon.
This situation has impacted me more than anyone could know. I am trying to remain strong, navigating through something I never thought I would have to experience and hope no one else ever has to.
Sadly, I am reaching out to find added support from my friends for legal assistance and advice. Additionally, medical expenses will begin to add up as I will be seeking treatment from my family practitioner and have set up appointments for vision and hearing specialists. Unfortunately, I do not have the disposable income for medical specialists and attorney fees.
Anyone who knows me knows how much I hate asking for help. I am usually the person helping everyone else, so this is pretty uncomfortable for me. You all have no idea how grateful I am to have this support.
I won't let a few horrible people ruin my life or alter my feelings.In a time where we should all be united working together, it saddens me that their is still so much hate.
Thank you for your continued well wishes and support. Without them, I feel I would be in a darker place than I am now.
Chris
What should have been a routine call, turned into something much worse. Upon arrival, an estimated 70 people were in the amenity area. While the good majority complied quickly after being asked to leave, a group of approximately 20 individuals refused to follow directives.
Instead of listening, these individuals began throwing items at myself which quickly escalated into a full out assault on my person. While attempting to leave as quick as possible and secure my safety, residents and their guests began yelling "kill that faggot," "fucking faggot," "beat that fags ass," "let's fuck this homo up," etc.
While leaving the area and waiting for police to arrive, several individuals began pulling my shirt and pushing me,[preventing me from being able to leave. This was met with continued threats to kill me, using just about every derogatory and anti-homosexual phrasing you can imagine.
In addition to a black eye, partial loss of hearing, partial loss of sight in my left eye, bruising all over my body and face, contusions, I am also and dealing with a concussion. A fire extinguisher was also used on me, covering my face, mouth, nose and restricting my airways.
A week later, I continue to have vision and hearing impairment in my left ear and eye. Effects of the concussion are still evident with loss of balance, dizziness and headaches. I am waking up constantly throughout the night with extreme night terrors, accompanied by night sweats and extensive panic attacks. Once worker’s compensation provides a referral, I will start chiropractic rehab to realign spinal injuries. We are optimistic that I will regain my vision, but there is a real possibility that I may never regain full use. My Primary Care Physicians have added depression medicines and are assigning a psychologist/psychiatrist to help with the mental trauma and post traumatic stress I am enduring every day.
As of Tuesday, July 7th at 6:13PM, I was placed on "paid administrative leave" from my company with no discussion of a date of return or where I will be working in the future. I have been told that I have 100% support and backing from my company and supervisors, however, there has been no action against those who have actively admitted they were involved in the assault. Information has not been turned over to the authorities and the worker's compensation company was instructed not to go after those responsible for my injuries .
I am always that strong individual that can deal with just about anything, and have put up with a tremendous amount of stress. I can't stop replaying what happened, knowing it could have been much worse. For now, it's been cathartic to be angry, I haven't allowed myself to process feelings of being upset, hurt and preyed upon.
This situation has impacted me more than anyone could know. I am trying to remain strong, navigating through something I never thought I would have to experience and hope no one else ever has to.
Sadly, I am reaching out to find added support from my friends for legal assistance and advice. Additionally, medical expenses will begin to add up as I will be seeking treatment from my family practitioner and have set up appointments for vision and hearing specialists. Unfortunately, I do not have the disposable income for medical specialists and attorney fees.
Anyone who knows me knows how much I hate asking for help. I am usually the person helping everyone else, so this is pretty uncomfortable for me. You all have no idea how grateful I am to have this support.
I won't let a few horrible people ruin my life or alter my feelings.In a time where we should all be united working together, it saddens me that their is still so much hate.
Thank you for your continued well wishes and support. Without them, I feel I would be in a darker place than I am now.
Chris
Organizer
Chris Hyzy
Organizer
Dallas, TX