Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2000 09:18:19 -0500 (EST)
From: A Jay Eddy
Subject: 3-B: BLCCF Mourns the Loss Of Florida's First - Dana Manchester (fwd)
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For Immediate Release
Broward Log Cabin Club of Florida
P.O. Box 1281,Ft.Lauderdale, FL 33302
(954) LCR-1995
DANA MANCHESTER NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN
Thursday, February 3, 2000, Ft. Lauderdale. Dana Manchester, one of
Florida's brightest entertainers, a shining star at almost any AIDS
fundraiser, quitely passed away today with family and friends nearby.
It is with a heavy heart that the members and friends of the Broward Log
Cabin Club of Florida relate the loss of John Goodwin, fondly known to
us as Dana Manchester. "This radiant star was a most caring and loving
individual who served our community for too many years for some of us to
remember," noted Jack Majeske.
"Dana never said no when it came to a worthy cause in a society some
suggest is consumed by materialism and indifference. She proved
them wrong again and again because she always cared with her heart first,"
noted Andy Eddy.
On September 25, 1999, in a glowing ceremony, Dana Manchester received the
Buddy Markwell Memorial Award from Gays United Against Repression and
Discrimination (GUARD). The award is given to an individual who
has made long and outstanding contributions to the Florida community.
A memorial service will be held on Friday evening, February 18th (7:30 PM),
at St. Clements RC Church on Andrews Avenue (just south of Oakland Park
Blvd.) in Ft. Lauderdale.
On February 4th Poverello will highlight its store window in a tribute to
Dana. Members of the media will keep the community posted on future
updates.
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