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In Memory of All Gay People Who Gave Their Life

When I was in the military, they gave me a medal for killing two men and a discharge for loving one." Matlovich's tombstone at Congressional Cemetery is in the same row as that of FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonard_Matlovich

Leonard P. Matlovich
*Matlovich on the cover of Time* magazine**
Born	July 6, 1943 Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
Died	June 22, 1988 (aged 44) West Hollywood, California, U.S.
Buried at	Congressional Cemetery, Washington, D.C.
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Air Force
Years of service	1963-1975
Rank	Technical Sergeant
Battles/wars	Vietnam War
Awards	Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart Air Force Commendation Medal
Other work	Gay rights activist

posted on May 27, 2013 9:42 AM ()

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People are frightened of what they don't know or understand, it has been that way in life for a lot longer then I have been here..and it will still be here long after I am gone. Education, understanding, and compassion are the tools we need to combat the ignorance, hate, and hostility that is running rampant in today's society.

comment by redwolftimes on May 27, 2013 3:48 PM ()

So you're frightened of me?? Just curious...

reply by redwolftimes on May 27, 2013 4:46 PM ()

Oh so that's why I am frightened of nongay men!!!!

reply by greatmartin on May 27, 2013 4:03 PM ()

so sad they booted him from the military.

comment by panthurdreams on May 27, 2013 12:11 PM ()

The war was over and didn't need him anymore--happened after every war.

reply by greatmartin on May 27, 2013 12:45 PM ()

Things are probably somewhat different in the military now, but I'm not sure that they are better - it's hard to keep track of the current stance.

comment by troutbend on May 27, 2013 11:44 AM ()

With all the talk and reports on sexual harassment in the military you really have to do research to find out that a lot is male on male rape!

reply by greatmartin on May 27, 2013 12:04 PM ()

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