tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013868102307208220.post6060096750915837836..comments2024-02-24T02:42:41.286-05:00Comments on Max Vos: My Time of Reflection Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12478374601116390008noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013868102307208220.post-82276577861319213552013-12-12T03:02:32.108-05:002013-12-12T03:02:32.108-05:00what a change. Did you see the ribbon on the White...what a change. Did you see the ribbon on the White House!!.<br />My list was 400 when I quit keeping a list.<br />Thanks<br />Richard E. GeorgeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02843252805050071293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013868102307208220.post-15314999846595303512013-12-07T07:20:17.417-05:002013-12-07T07:20:17.417-05:00I'd like to thank everyone for their comments....I'd like to thank everyone for their comments. It isn't an easy subject to talk about, and I will admit that I openly wept while writing it. As long as we continue to talk about those who we've lost, they will never be forgotten. <br /><br />Thank you all,<br /><br />MaxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12478374601116390008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013868102307208220.post-90307619624287015502013-12-04T13:58:17.374-05:002013-12-04T13:58:17.374-05:00Painful to read...too close to home. But thank you...Painful to read...too close to home. But thank you for reminding people of what is too quickly forgotten.Dorien Greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02368404433503621343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013868102307208220.post-3607980055416647042013-12-02T20:48:09.102-05:002013-12-02T20:48:09.102-05:00I had a good friend who said the same thing, once....I had a good friend who said the same thing, once... over about 4 years he lost nearly everyone in his address book. And I lost him, too, a few years ago... he was diabetic and couldn't afford health insurance. God damn all those right wing killers-by-neglect to the coldest part of hell.Lee Rowanhttp://www.lee-rowan.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013868102307208220.post-11814779364300514542013-12-01T18:46:13.019-05:002013-12-01T18:46:13.019-05:00I lost so many in those years. The terror, the fea...I lost so many in those years. The terror, the fear, the death sentence permeated everything, everyone. I volunteered at a free clinic, but it never seemed like enough. Your post brought back a lot of memories, most of them sad, but I am so thankful they were in my life. I am richer because of them. Today is the day to honor them all. rodeoroughstockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04764309328374753417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013868102307208220.post-68726588829739771902013-12-01T15:36:53.006-05:002013-12-01T15:36:53.006-05:00Thank you, Max. I remember those times too, as a y...Thank you, Max. I remember those times too, as a young woman living in a small city in the most conservative area of Northern California. My high school music teacher was the first AIDS death in our county. I saw him when he was sick but still didn't know what was wrong. Then it was like a wave came through and when it passed, so many were missing. Years later, I'd meet young men and women who had no clue and were so cavalier about their safety. Many of them are now "Living with HIV" and a couple died, even while in denial of their own mortality. You are so right, our public health department had a great HIV/AIDS prevention program aimed at junior high and up, but the county cut the funds, viewing it as an unnecessary program. Belinda McBridehttp://www.belindamcbride.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013868102307208220.post-44282241054878240492013-12-01T15:23:11.344-05:002013-12-01T15:23:11.344-05:00Thank you Max. So well put. I am in tears. There a...Thank you Max. So well put. I am in tears. There are so many people that just disappeared from my life. That includes one of my closest and best friends. I still remember too.Felixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00134374598231255919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013868102307208220.post-44042850683793368052013-12-01T14:23:06.050-05:002013-12-01T14:23:06.050-05:00Thanks Max. I remember those days in the late 80s ...Thanks Max. I remember those days in the late 80s and early 90s. It seemed "who died" became a replacement for "Hello." We all worked so hard on HIV education and awareness and then it all seemed to go away. People got tired of talking and thinking about it. The meds got better so it wasn't in their face anymore. The kids thought all they had to do was take a pill, now. This old man just shakes his head. What was it all for?<br /><br />I wrote this a while back. http://delmar.lmwbooks.com/blog/remembering-andre/<br /><br />Thanks for your post!<br /><br />--Stephen Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08010160411789982243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013868102307208220.post-43075891336222166662013-12-01T12:21:18.032-05:002013-12-01T12:21:18.032-05:00Thanks again, Max, for an emotional post- i lost m...Thanks again, Max, for an emotional post- i lost my cousin to AIDS, and lived in Seattle though it. It was a nightmare. So many of my friends were lost. Keep the memory and battle going. <<>>GA Hauserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05665035021111278594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013868102307208220.post-26050125483774912102013-12-01T11:26:39.541-05:002013-12-01T11:26:39.541-05:00Max living in Toronto, Canada I am very lucky to h...Max living in Toronto, Canada I am very lucky to have Proud FM as a local radio station. Today has been discussed, lots of events are happening and all of December has been earmarked for education and volunteering. We still have two positive people a day in Canada which is two to many, so the focus is remember and share, educate with names and personal stories and memories like yours. Hugs to you Max and please know that your thoughts are heard.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12427040055491236334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013868102307208220.post-40467281308276964472013-12-01T08:58:48.714-05:002013-12-01T08:58:48.714-05:00Thank you for this peek into your very personal th...Thank you for this peek into your very personal thoughts and emotions . You are such a special person and i feel honered to have gotten to know you . Your friends who have past live in your heart and you give them a voice . Thank you for sharing this special very intimite part of your life ...I love you <3danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15609594561450621982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013868102307208220.post-72464653297395647932013-12-01T08:29:33.426-05:002013-12-01T08:29:33.426-05:00Thank you Max for letting us have a glimpse into y...Thank you Max for letting us have a glimpse into your heart. You are one of the kindest men I have ever met. My heart breaks for you and all those who suffered through the epidemic. Those who died and those who live, but are scarred. You have given us a much needed education and reminder. It is too easy to forget. They were too important to forget. This disease is too deadly to forget. A beautiful post. Love you.Tina Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08301875492851446868noreply@blogger.com