Joe.My.God just reported that Toronto Maple Leaf GM Brian Burke's (above right) openly gay son Brendan Burke was killed in a storm-related automobile accident in Indiana.
You may remember my post from November when the elder Burke publically and vocally supported his gay son's "coming out" in the press. It was a heartwarming father-and-son story in a world where too many of those situations turn out horribly.
And now this. I am just so incredibly saddened by the news. And what's worse is the fact that some right-wing Christofacist will proclaim that Brendan was struck down by God for being a wicked Gay.
Rest in peace Brendan. You touched so many of us by sharing your story - and you left this world a better place. I was proud to have you on my team.
This is indeed sad and is one of those things that happens that makes me wonder if there is a "god". I also hope the right wing nuts do not try to make something of this, if so, it will be they who will reap the scorn of most. Heartfelt sympathy to this family and those who loved him.
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