President Obama signing a memorandum expanding benefits for partners of gay Federal employees. Next to him is Dr. Franklin Kameny, an astronomer working for the U.S. Army Map Service, who was fired in 1958 because he was gay. Kameny fought his dismissal and in so doing helped ignite the gay rights movement.
Dr Kameny was a giant for gay rights in this country and as he is layed to rest will be remembered. But he also was a dishonest, charlatan when he attempted to embezzle $10000. from a very wealthy friend of mine in the 1980s for his " gay archive" when he had a private trust fund that no one knew about. I was there and it was quite a scandal at the time but hopefully he mellowed as he aged. But he was a real stinker to those of us who knew him in those days.
pmitsh 4 months ago
Frank sure lived his life and he lived it well....and we are all the richer for it. God Bless you Frank, thank you for everything you did.
originaltommy 4 months ago
Thank you Dr. Kameny you fulfilled and your movement continues to fulfill Bible prophecy. you now know in your passing the horrible mistake you and others have made by choosing to go against God's word. Stay tuned every one more Bible prophecies fulfilled yet to come. There is a God and his word is absolute truth. Read your Bible KJV, repent, and follow Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, AMEN. read John 3:16.
shalili9 4 months ago
Thank you Dr. Kameny for paving the way for future generations! I am so glad you were able to see your dream come to pass.
elperez33 7 months ago