Craig Hudson & Mark Thompson 21 years “We have a complete Donna Summers catalouge on vinyl.” thomas Valentine & john Leyden 39 years Peter Freiberg & Joe-Tom Easley 31 years “We were introduced by a straight woman mutual friend and decided on our first date that we were meant for each other. We married in Toronto on Aug. 20, 2003, before any state allowed same-sex marriage. Our marriage was among the first gay weddings written up by the NY Times.” Paul Willis & John Barros 25 years George Franceschini & Henry Rodriguez 27 years “Henry and I met 27 years ago in NYC where we used to live and have been together ever since. We are extremely happy and proud that we were finally able to get married this year and have it legally recognized. Our ceremony took place on our 27th anniversary in NYC where we first met.” Doug Kunst & Bob Logan 27 years Mary Maguire & Jackie Emmet 52 years “We are both proud to say we are Veterans.” Frank Petrole & Mark Rudick 54 years Keith Ridler & Greg Randall 35 years “Retired from corporate life and glad to be sharing happy days with friends and families.”
Chip James & Rene Delgado 27 Years Pedro Colon-Depew & Ken Colon-Depew 32 years “We met 32 years ago in the Air Force, before, ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell!’ We are both decorated retired Air Force Veterans and have been Meritoriously Awarded for our service - we are honored to have served our country! We also have four sons that we raised together , and now we have 5 Grandkids and one on the way. We are truly blessed.” Sherry Kaplan- Roberts & Alice Randolph 31 years Josepg Morradian & Patrick Mullaney 20 years “I think a gay couple that has stayed together for over 20 years is achievement enough.” Vicki Brail & Jeanne Covert 23 years Mark Steinberg & Dennis Edwards 29 years “SAVE Dade Champions of Equality Hall of Fame, Dade Human Rights Foundation Community Service Award, National Dance Educators Organization Award, Miami Beach Arts Trust Champion of the Arts Award, Arts Advocates of the Year Award from the Arts and Business Council of Miami, ‘Dennis Edwards and Mark Steinberg Day’ proclamation from Miami-Dade County, Mark: State of Forida ‘Arts Recognition Award,’ Dennis: ‘Leave a Legacy’ award from the Planned Giving Council.” Norman King & Maurice Colton 42 years Stan Thompson & Tim Coleman 37 years “Achieving 37 years together and a great family that shares unconditional love and support,