I have only admiration and praise for these monks. They have done a lot to further Buddhism (into the West and the world). And when they knew they can no longer carry on the Buddha's mission, they disrobed. They do not keep on pretending to be "monks" nor using their fame and status to take advantage od their followers and fellow Buddhists.

I wish them happy and contented life in their "retirement" with full "namakkaara" from me.

Sadhu.