Dear Daniel,
My dad is my hero. He regularly worked two jobs
to ensure food was on the table and clothes were on my back. He’s the
one who fought off the bullies growing up. He’s the one who told me I
should take that job in California even though he didn’t want me to
leave home. He’s the one who said, “So…?” when I told him I was gay.
He’s the one who continues to speak out and support my endeavor to fight
for equal rights.
And when I am finally able to walk down the aisle to marry the love of my life, Paul, he’s the one I want standing beside me.
This weekend, we celebrate Father’s Day and I give thanks to the hero in my life who has been there every step of the way.
Sincerely,
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Jeff Zarrillo
Prop. 8 Plaintiff
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P.S. Check out
this great piece my dad wrote in
The New York Times. I’m so proud of him.
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A Father, a Son and a Fighting ChanceBy DOMINICK ZARRILLO
“As this Father’s Day approached, all I could think about
was how much I want my son to experience the joys of being a father,
how much I want him to marry the person he loves and to raise a family.
“For now, he is still waiting, and fighting. I see how much the
struggle costs him, how discouraging it is that despite his strength and
patience and faith in the system, the ultimate decision rests in the
hands of those who have yet to act.
“One day soon, though, the powers that be are going to do the right
thing. I’m his father, and it’s Father’s Day, so let me believe it. One
day soon they’re going to let my brave, beautiful boy walk the same path
we all get to take home.”
Read the article at nytimes.com >
Ugandan
police today raided an international LGBT rights meeting and questioned
the attendees. In addition to local activists, the meeting was attended
by representatives of Canada, Kenya, and Rwanda. The event was
organized by the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project.
(Website)
