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Reading of your revolution in the warming of modes & methods for informing people of an HIV+ diagnosis is inspiring. May the HIV+ community benefit from your advocacy for years & may your personal Names Project quilt block not be displayed for years. I've worked to provide knowledge & resources to members of my immediate community area since my diagnosis in April 1991 & I understand the emotionally draining chore that advocacy can be. THANK-YOU Cowboy Larry for humanizing the HIV+ epidemic
ENJOYED your truthfulness. I was diagnosed in 1986. I did the private care of others, gave back to the community by telling my story thru the Northern Va. Aids Ministries only to have it all come back and haunt me. I don't regret any of though. You've touched every instance that is stereo typical of the stigma's we're all faced with. It's sad that in the 21ST Century there's still the ignorance and hate just because we're being our selves as GOD intended. I'm not crawling under a rock, though
I met Larry when he 1st came to Knoxville. I watched him become this advocate for teaching, testing and educating those with or without this virus. His unrelentness to stand up when few did here was a positive influence personally. Stigma in the South is HIGH but with people like Larry, it is slowly coming down. I am now 67 and know a good man when I meet one and Larry is one of them. Thank God for Larry and his help in trying w/o fanfare to conjure a theory that we are all in this together. Thx
Thank you Cowboy Larry. The first time I met you you inspired me to start working in my area. I never planned to advocate, but after talking with you extensively I am trying to get started. I worked with several agencies; Stop Aids Project, Chicago; CAP, Lake Worth, Florida; PETS, Duke University, Durham, NC. You inspire me to move forward to educate others. Thank you.
Doug Berry
I know Larry, he is helping me get more involved and learn more about how to help others. He has been instrumental in getting me involved with TAPWA.
February 19, 2015 • Knoxville