Dave Misner
Beyond a historic election that effectively guarantees civil union legislation becoming law in 2013, this year will be remembered for advancements in protections for trans people, gay and lesbian employees in Pueblo, a continued legacy for multiple LGBT organizations and a new chapter for this very publication you hold in your hands.
If death was standing there at my door, waiting to reap me off my feet, I would book a vacation to a far, exotic land and have one last adventure before taking the big dirt nap. I would squeeze in as many items on my bucket list as I could.
Mourning his late partner, state Sen. Pat Steadman, told a standing room only audience he’s mission to pass a civil union bill is urgent.
Misner was often in attendance while Steadman fought for the bill, and elsewhere Misner appeared regularly at Steadman’s side – a familiar face for many at the Capitol and in the community – warm, caring, funny and down-to-earth. Hard to spot without a smile, Misner’s demeanor was contagious. Whenever Dave showed up unannounced, Pat was smiling too. Everybody was.
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