This note comes to us by way of Supervisor Bevan Dufty:
Patrick Carney has once again organized the installation of the Pink Triangle on Twin Peaks. It is a moving and uplifting ceremony that takes place this Saturday @ 10:30 a.m. at the top of Twin Peaks. Kudos to Les Natali of Badlands/Toad Hall who made a major gift to complete the 2009 fund drive.
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Here are all the details for the 2009 Pink Triangle dedication event:
The Pink Triangle starts in 1 day , on Saturday-Sunday 27-28 June 2009.
Set-up is Saturday morning, 7 am - 10:30 am. Volunteers needed. Pink Triangle t-shirts, coffee, and donuts will be provided for all those that get up early to help out.
Commemoration Ceremony starts at 10:30 am.
Break-down is Sunday evening, 6 pm - 7 pm. Volunteers needed.
Honored Guests: Expected are California Senator Mark Leno, California Assemblyman Tom Ammiano, San Francisco Supervisor Bevan Dufty, San Francisco Treasurer José Cisneros, President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors David Chui, San Francisco Supervisor David Campos, along with some Grand Marshals of S. F. Pride.
Guest speaker Cloris Leachman will be telling "The History of the Pink Triangle." She is an Emmy and Oscar-winning actress of stage, film, and television. She has won eight Primetime Emmy Awards--more than any other female performer, and won an Oscar for "The Last Picture Show."
Guest speaker Congressman Jared Polis of Colorado, recently returned from Iraq, who will speak of the outrageous and tragic events that are taking place there toward the LGBT community.
The goal of the Pink Triangle ceremony is to remind people that even though the hatred that existed in Germany 70 years ago that led to the creation of the Pink Triangle no longer exists there, such hatred certainly persists in other countries such as Iran, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Congressman Polis' recent trip makes his talk perfect for the goal of the Pink Triangle.
Guest speaker Lieutenant Dan Choi graduated from the U. S. Military Academy at West Point in 2003 with a degree in Arabic and Environmental Engineering. His fluency in Arabic and West Point degree became very useful to the Army's mission in Iraq as he did not need to use an interpreter. He declared his sexual orientation publicly on national television, on The Rachel Maddow Show, resulting in his recent notification of discharge despite his desire to continue serving. He fights for the repeal of the discriminatory Don't Ask Don't Tell policy and reminds all soldiers that they are not alone, and they should never be ashamed of being honest with themselves and others.
The Band We are delighted that The San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band will be performing for us again this year.
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