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Buddy from Budd Lake (#46601259)
 member for 5 years, 11 months
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Bio Photo Born in Queens, NY but raised in Hollywood, FL by parents seeking a better life. A college degree in Anthropology, and participated in several archeological excavations. Involved in many organizations and causes - including, but not limited to: human rights, historic preservation, women's rights, gay/lesbian rights and AIDS advocacy. For a period of time, active in local & states politics and was a delegate at at a National Convention nominating a president. Founded the Stonewall Library & Archives in Fort Lauderdale. Worked for Cunard, a British passenger ship co. for several years, and sailed around the world. A member of the British Royal Merchant Navy (but a proud citizen of the USA!)Now I enjoy travel and have visited nearly 100 countries on 6 continents. In 2004 spent more than 3 months in India and Nepal. More recently revisited Thailand and explored Cambodia and Myanmar (Burma). Studied Eastern wisdom for many years, adopted Buddhism a decade ago.

Currently a major pre-occupation of mine is restoring my 115 year old Victorian home in an historic neighborhood in Philadelphia; it is a "white elephant" with three floors, six bedrooms, and has stained glass windows, fireplaces, pocket doors, etc.

Internments include mother (Ray Silber), father (Abraham Silber) - both in Miami-Dade, Florida; my best friend, Carmen Lewis in Philadelphia, PA.
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Kate Duvall
Buddy
As you probably already know, today is Transgender Remembrance Day. If you have time, could you please leave something nice for Gwen Araujo, Christine Jorgensen, Rita Hester, and Angie Zapata today?
Added by Kate Duvall on Nov 20, 2009 5:01 PM
Andie Parrish (Ancestor' Child)
Robert Melvin Parrish
Buddy,

Thank you for leaving a token of remembrance for a fellow Philadelphian, my Grandfather. Your act of kindness is very heart felt and deeply appreciated.

Happy Thanksgiving,
Andie Parrish
Added by Andie Parrish (Ancestor... on Nov 19, 2009 5:26 PM
Kate Duvall
What a great tribute you left him!
Added by Kate Duvall on Nov 19, 2009 10:20 AM
Kate Duvall
Buddy
Please visit the virtual grave of gay activist Morris Kight today. It's his birthday.
Added by Kate Duvall on Nov 19, 2009 8:48 AM
PearlsBoy
Just
thinking of you and wanted you to know.I am now #35 on wait list for the apt in Philly!!!
Added by PearlsBoy on Nov 15, 2009 8:29 PM
Andie Parrish (Ancestor' Child)
Walter Brown Solomon
Buddy,

Thank you for leaving such a beautiful message and token of remembrance for my dear Grandfather. Your kindness is truly appreciated.

Andie Parrish
Added by Andie Parrish (Ancestor... on Nov 09, 2009 2:11 AM
Kris Burns, UK
Thank you,
Dear Buddy,
Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my Father (Charles Henry Ockenden) on his birthday.
Your kindness will not be forgotten, and really helped lift my spirits and remember the good times.
Thank you,
Kris, UK.

P.S. On Thursday 5th November, it will be the birthday of my Uncle & Godfather,
William Henry Musk
If you have time please visit him.
Added by Kris Burns, UK on Nov 04, 2009 8:23 AM
Kris Burns, UK
Charles Henry Ockenden III
Dear Buddy,
Tomorrow, 1st November, is my late Father
Charles Henry Ockenden heavenly birthday.
If you have the time, please visit him.
Thank you.
Kris, UK.
Added by Kris Burns, UK on Oct 31, 2009 7:19 AM
Kate Duvall
You totally rock!
Added by Kate Duvall on Oct 21, 2009 8:17 PM
Kate Duvall
Buddy
Please visit the grave of Harvey Milk's lover, Scott Smith, today. It's his birthday.
Added by Kate Duvall on Oct 21, 2009 8:15 AM
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