man dies in peace

June 19, 2024 11:11 PM

CBC article here.

May we all breathe the free air of our souls.

Obituary here.

posted by St. Peepsburg (32 comments total)

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posted by AngelWuff at 1:19 AM on June 20

Ooph. That sub-headline hits you right in the gut, and hard. All the dots, and peace, to him and his family.
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posted by oozy rat in a sanitary zoo at 6:05 AM on June 20

I found this story absolutely heartbreaking. Some more takes, all roughly similar but with different photos: NY Post (which had the original interview with the nephew), Washington Post and NYTimes.

I was afraid of being ostracized: by Family, Friends, and Co-Workers. Seeing how people like me were treated, I just could not do it.

I've known a fair number of men who came out later in life, in their 40s or 50s after their kids are grown. I admire their courage.

Previously on Metafilter: The world is full of love, and you’re entitled to some of it. Ken Felts who came out at age 90; he got married last year.
posted by Nelson at 6:06 AM on June 20 [15 favorites]

Truly, R.I.P.
I saw this the other day : pride celebrations are for everyone
But for many people,
the closet still remains
a practical necessity.

A necessity for safety
and survival...
Pride Celebrations are for everyone,
including those who cannot
celebrate it openly.
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posted by evilmomlady at 7:09 AM on June 20

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Read the Guardian article and felt for him and his partner so much. The family knowing and never saying to respect his privacy.
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posted by ursus_comiter at 8:31 AM on June 20

oh...

that is heartbreaking. I hope it gave him peace to know that his truth was told.

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posted by supermedusa at 9:01 AM on June 20

"I was like, 'you go, Uncle Ed,'" she told As It Happens

So say we all.
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Good job, Colonel.
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posted by luckynerd at 2:47 PM on June 21

Peace to all those who fear ostracism and ridicule for who they are or who they love. May we be better allies every day.
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