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Excerpt from the San Diego Affirmation newsletter, Dec. 1992, p. 2: We are very sorry to inform the chapter that on November 21, 1992, Dan Bromley, former director of the San Diego chapter passed away after battling AIDS. Dan gave many years of dedicated service to the San Diego chapter, and stuck with it even though it often seemed to [be] an uphill battle. We recognize Dan's commitment and honor his willingness to go the extra mile. Dan cared deeply about the special needs of gay and lesbian LDS, and our chapter owes a great debt to him. Please remember his courage, and extend his work by renewing your own commitment to make a difference. He is survived by his partner, Bob [Anderson], who, though not LDS, was also a great friend of our chapter. Please extend your prayers and support. Quote by Dan: "What forces me to rush to the spirituality of the Church? It comes from pride. Growing up with the Church during my teenage years, I came to know that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was a true church for me. The Church was a way of life. It became a cornerstone and helpmate for my life. Not only did Mormon scriptures and attitudes help me, but the consistent fellowship of Church members helped me through those troubling teen years. These experiences later kept me level-headed as my homosexual feelings made themselves known." "It is my hope that efforts to explore the homosexual issue by various Church members will create an upsurge of grassroots support among the Church members. The Church has never been noted for its sweeping changes. Any change will occur very slowly. The new perception of homosexuality offered by a few members points to a day when the Church will accept lesbian and gay Mormons. Until that day groups like affirmation, HELP, People Who Care, Sunstone, and Parents for Understanding, will exist on the outskirts of Temple Square. And they will continue to call for the temple doors to open for God's gay children." (From: "To the Temple Gates," Affinity, November 1987, pp. 5-6.) Other sources: Bromley, Dan. "An Unrequited Love," Affinity, October 1986, p. 5. Skill, Peggy, "Gay Mormon? It's No Contradiction in Terms," The Scene [gay paper from San Diego], 5 February 1987:5-6. Please add your own tribute by sending an email to
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