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Bob,
You are to be admired . Not only for your determination to educate people about HIV/AIDS, but for your living testimonial of being who you are regardless of the odds.
I applaud your courage.

 
I can't begin to tell you how surreal it is to have witnessed so much death, the death of some dear friends who were taken from here so very early by HIV and AIDS. I ask you to remember that HIV does not discriminate. It's not who you are, it's what you do that puts you at risk for HIV. I deeply miss my friends and am blessed to have photographs with some of them. Their memories and the life lessons they taught me will always be shared!
 

R.I.P. dear  friends!

Jonathan Stallins

I had the privilege to meet Jonathan in 2004 when I moved to Madison. I remain in awe of his courage and strength in the face of such adversity. He exuded incredible compassion and kindness. His presence is truly missed by many!

R.I.P. Jonathan


Jeremy Thomas

I had the pleasure of befriending Jeremy in 2004 in Milwaukee. I returned home from the Campaign to END AIDS in November to learn of his passing. Thank you Jeremy for shining on us!


Clay, a.k.a. Da Queen and I met in 1985. I was honored to have Clay as my best man in 1990. He was instrumental in my survival and is sadly missed.


Thank you Clay!


Tim Brewi HIV/AIDS fitness nutrition
Tim Brewi

I had the honor of meeting Tim in 1997. He was one of the most giving and kind men I have ever met. Tim was a well respected fitness trainer and dietician. We wrote articles together and helped to integrate fitness for people living with HIV/AIDS. Tim went on to found hivfitness.org.

Thank you Tim, We miss you friend!


Amy Madsen

God Bless You Amy!

Thank you for helping me find Dr. Buggy!


John

John and I met at an AIDS mastery workshop in 1990. He helped my wife and I through some tough times in coping with HIV/AIDS. Thank you John!

R.I.P. Our friend!


nancy cole sawaya aids project los angeles

Nancy Cole-Sawaya

In 1983 I had the honor to meet and befriend this most remarkable woman. Little did I know the 'chain of events' about to unfold in our lives. Nancy and friends would go on to found AIDS Project Los Angeles. Thank you Nancy for leaving such a legacy for all of us infected or affected by  HIV/AIDS.

R.I.P. Nancy


Steve Feder

Steve Feder

Steve, was one of the nicest and funniest men I've ever met. I met Steve at a gathering for heterosexuals living with AIDS. Steve introduced me to shark fishing in Los Angeles. We had the good fortune to spend two Thanksgiving's together in 93 and 94 before he passed from AIDS in his early 30's.

R.I.P. Feder! Thank you!


Richard Kaplan

Richard Kaplan 
 

Richard was my client, friend and the smartest man I have ever met. One of his dreams came true when he went on to participate in Jeopardy's Tournament of Champions!

R.I.P RBK!

 

 

 
 

Senator Russ Feingold

   

From L to R: Jason Schneeberger, Senator Russ Feingold and Da Pirate at
AIDS Network's Red Ribbon Affair

 

 

Kathryn Kate Pozzi Madison Wisconsin

R.I.P. Kate

Your love, compassion and commitment are dearly missed!

Kate did not pass away from HIV/AIDS. However, she devoted a huge part of her life to making a difference to so many who do live with the disease, inlcuding me. Thank you Kate!
Pozzi, Kathryn MADISON - Kathryn Pozzi, AGE 54, died Saturday, June 11, 2005, at the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center. She was in the presence of those who loved her into her next journey. Katie was born Valentine's Day 1951, in Morristown, N.J. Her mother, Pat of New Jersey; her father, Bob of Florida; and her brother, Bill of Mississippi survive her. Katie is married to Dr. Craig Campbell and for years they together operated the Capri Restaurant in Columbus. During their marriage they enjoyed many travels together. Katie graduated from the UW-Milwaukee School of Nursing and her nursing career was an elemental part of her life. She practiced at Mount Sinai in the Obstetrics Department and later at Columbus Community Hospital from 1978 until 1994. Katie celebrated 10 years sobriety recently and had also worked at Georgia's Garden a recovery house for women. She sponsored many women into sobriety during this time. Katie uncovered her true heart's calling as a nurse when she began her work at HospiceCare Inc. four years ago. She had limitless compassion and skill, which she gave freely to the patients and families she served. She had been at the bedside of hundred's of dying during her time at HospiceCare. She was inspired in the past two years to learn about the provision of hospice services to those suffering of AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa. She traveled to South Africa and was moved deeply by the hope amidst such deep suffering. The songs of South Africa and images of the children she held and played with always ignited her passion. She was a driving force in HospiceCare Inc. developing a partnership with Meru Hospice in Kenya. Katie had a passion for growing things and was a dedicated volunteer of Olbrich Gardens where she lovingly tended to the Thai Pavilion. She also became an active supporter of the AIDS Network. The family would like to thank the staff at HospiceCare for their loving and sometimes boisterous care since her cancer diagnosis in January. Her friends at HospiceCare could think of no higher honor than caring for one of their own. A celebration of life will be held mid to late July in Madison. Olbrich Gardens or the HospiceCare/ Meru Partnership Project will graciously accept memorials in Katie's honor. "She swallowed the brightest star and is scattering star dust for us all."
I don't believe that HIV is a disease created by ones mind. However, I do feel it  is how I use the power of my mind that determines the ability to heal my physical body and spirit. Fight on!" ~Da Pirate
 
 

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HELLO, PIRATE I FEEL THAT WHAT YOU ARE DOING IS GREAT AND MORE PEOPLE SHOULD BECOME AWARE OF WHAT IS REAL OUT HERE AND YOU ARE LIVING PROOF OF WHAT CAN HAPPEN TO WHAT WE CONSIDER NORMAL. NO I DO NOT HAVE THIS SITUATION BUT I AM AWARE OF IT. SOMETIMES IN LIFE WE ARE SET OUT TO SET  AN EXAMPLE OF CERTAIN THINGS AND YOU WERE CHOSEN TO DO A VERY HARD JOB. FROM WHAT I CAN TELL YOU ARE DOING A GREAT JOB, AND FOR EVERYONE'S SAKE PLEASE KEEP UP THE OUTSTANDING WORK YOU ARE SENDING OUT HERE PEOPLE NEED TO BE TOLD AND REALITY IS THE ONLY THING TO SHOW THEM WHAT IS THE ONLY TRUTH.
 
TAMIKA
 
A Campaign to End AIDS

By: Stephanie LeBrun

(23 y/o HIV+ Haitian-American Tropical Storm Caravan Delegate)

Written on Friday, November 04, 2005 to display her emotion while we drove between our rallies at Delaware State University in (Dover, DE) and Salisbury University (Salisbury, MD)

A journey is made for this important cause, to inform the public of the state of HIV/AIDS

Our campaign is long, a battle is going on We must inform our leaders, that the war is not won.

To all who journey, I welcome your fight. Rest your feet, raise your voice, so everyone can hear your plight

We are here today, to remind those who forgot, lessons taught at the beginning of this fight. I am here to remind, because forget we must not, that our war must be fought in remembrance. We will END this epidemic called HIV/AIDS.

 

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