1995

Paul died February 23 in his early 30s. He was Michael Madison's lover and a dear sweet friend. I'll always remember his smile, his georgeous good looks, his shyness, our disco family on Fire Island and our incredible talk one bright morning after dancing all night about life after death. Enter Paul Dubail's name in the search field at the Names Project sight to see a panel our friend Jeff made in his honor. It's the one in the far left hand corner. Unfortunately, there are so many names you can't see his.

Zoom and I worked together for several years in the early 80s at Vie de France. We lost track and rediscovered our friendship when I started going to MCC on Wednesday nights for awhile. We took communion together after having a discussion about how we forgave each other for all the things friends do to hurt each other. The next morning he died on April 7. To find Zoom's four quilts on one panel, you have to enter the name Zoom in the search field at the Names Project sight. When I did, I was reminded of his mustache and his love of cooking.

Stephen died April 10. I think he was 39, although I'm not sure. He was one of the first computer geeks in our family. He took Michael to New York and I came along as a third spoke. I loved him dearly. And I treasure the vase he gave me. Enter Stephen Schneider's name in the search field at the Names Project sight to see a panel of our friend Jeff made in his honor. It's the one in the far left hand corner. Unfortunately, there are so many names you can't see his.

Gary died on July 4 at the age of 41. I'll always remember what my neice said about him when we were roommates in the early 80s and I'll always remember the love he had for Rice and for Larry.