Today the BGMC along with all of Boston says goodbye to Mayor Tom Menino as he is put to rest after a lifetime of service. Here is a link to Everything Possible - our signature song and anthem as a tribute to this great man. Below is our statement from last week. October 30, 2014— Boston Gay Men’s Chorus Executive Director Craig Coogan offered the following statement on news of the death of former Boston Mayor Thomas Menino: “The members of the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus extend their heartfelt sympathies to Mayor Menino’s wife Angela, his children, his grandchildren, and his other close family and friends. The Mayor’s retirement and his time with his family after a lifetime of public service was all too brief. “The Chorus is proud to have performed for the Mayor at numerous events over the years, including one of his many inaugural celebrations. As a public official, Mayor Menino inspired change, built community, and celebrated difference ― which is the mission of the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus. It is safe to say that there are few public leaders serving in office anywhere in the country who can be said to have personified the work of a diverse choral community. Yet that is exactly what Mayor Menino did with his early and vocal support for those living―and dying―of AIDS; his heroic advocacy on behalf of marriage equality; and his leadership on behalf of transgender people. Mayor Menino had a beautiful voice and his insistent use of the public stage to sing out on behalf of LGBT people in Boston and beyond was a precious gift. He will be deeply missed.” youtu.be/3cC6f64d_Nc
Posted on: Mon, 03 Nov 2014 14:00:27 +0000
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