Comments on: Mayor Krieger, meet Maj. Rogers, a fallen hero who happened to be gay

By: tina c

tina c — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:08:33 +0000

thanks for posting this

i reposted on facebook

By: paul j stein

paul j stein — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:51:11 +0000

Many officials will not put a face to DADT so they won’t have to explain themselves . A faceless group has no power to effect a change. I feel like I did when I was 13 yo and I found out one of my neighbor guys in Vietnam was not coming home. Ya there was a war going on, we didn’t hear much about it, no one discussed it, just the occasional silence at the dinner table that you didn’t ask about. I still miss all those guys we lost from the neighborhood everyday.

By: Regan DuCasse

Regan DuCasse — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 18:29:46 +0000

Okay…
I just want to cry now.
And resolve, that I can give as much to this young man’s memory. And do much more for every boy and girl just like him and their hopes and aspirations.

I’m so down with cowards, liars and the selfishness of those who never appreciated this young man’s courage and sacrifice.
Shame indeed…especially on those who entitled themselves in leadership positions that COULD do more, and simply refuse to.

Shame…shame.

By: Neil D

Neil D — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 14:56:54 +0000

The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are a horrible stain on America. This poor man is a victim of our selfishness and greed. We should all be ashamed. What a waste.

By: MJC

MJC — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 10:56:34 +0000

Thank you for this tribute and for keeping Alan’s memory alive. I first read about him in that great _New Yorker_ profile.

I know nothing of Mayor Krieger, except to say that such ignorant, throwaway statements like his are born more of fear and cowardice than anything else.

Alan Rogers, by contrast, offers a stellar example of heorism and selflessness the likes of which every true American should be justly proud.

By: Mark F.

Mark F. — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 02:45:27 +0000

“My only regret is that I have never found that special one to grow old with and watch the sunset with.”

But that’s a big regret and it’s heartbreaking.