December 1st

Today is World AIDS Day, when we pause to remember those who have passed away due to this horrible plague, which has been around for twenty five years. We have lost too many talented people to this disease. Progress is being made. People are living longer, but the scourge hasn't been eradicated, and it is spreading rapidly in third world nations. Without being mawkish, I am writing to some notable people who are living with HIV/AIDS and raising awareness of it, as well as the doctor who was the leader in researching and identifying the virus.

Dr. Robert Gallo

Larry Kramer

Jerry Herman

Jm J Bullock

Rudy Galindo

Greg Louganis

Andrew Sullivan