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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
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R.I.P. dear friends!
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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
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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!
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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!
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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!
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Amy Madsen
God Bless You Amy!
Thank you for helping
me find Dr. Buggy!
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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!
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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
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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!
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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!
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From
L to R: Jason Schneeberger, Senator
Russ Feingold and Da Pirate at
AIDS Network's Red Ribbon Affair
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R.I.P. Kate
Your love, compassion
and commitment are dearly missed!
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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,
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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."
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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
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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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"The Pirate of Dane
County"
One Tough Pirate in this month's
issue of Positively Aware |
POZ Focus Piece |
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