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 Same-sex Unions
Paul Schiminsky (left) and Jason Firth |
Jason Firth and Paul Schiminsky Say “I Do!”
They had a commitment ceremony in Deer Valley, Utah
March 2009
Longtime Affirmation member Jason Firth and his partner Paul Schiminsky recently had a commitment ceremony in Deer Valley, Utah. Even though they live in Las Vegas, they decided to have the ceremony in Utah because Jason’s family and many of their friends live there. Paul’s parents, brothers, and sister flew out for the event.
“Although we know it’s not legal, we decided to do it for ourselves,” Firth
said. “This was a personal decision about our personal lives.”
“Jason’s parents had bought their rings for their 50th anniversary, and we went to the same jeweler and we couldn’t have had a more positive response,” Paul said. “In fact, everyone in Utah was extremely pleasant to work with.”
“I was really overwhelmed by the support of my very Mormon family during our wedding,” Jason said. “I just didn't expect it. My brother, currently a bishop in Logan, was the MC and did such a great job. Aunts and Uncles and cousins that I thought didn't even know was gay came to the ceremony and had a great time. As word got around about our wedding, I've gotten unexpected letters of support and congratulations from my mission president, old mission companions, friends from BYU, and others.”
Congratulations, Jason and Paul! May you have many years of love and joy.
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