Dolphin Past President Gary Steinsmith Has Died
The person who was perhaps the most renowned HIV activist in Broward County passed away Friday August 17 , 2007 at Broward General Medical Center. Steinsmith, who turned 50 on March 15, entered the hospital earlier in the week and appeared to be recovering when he suffered a fatal embolism. The Victoria Park resident was a key personality and major philanthropist in the LGBT movement, lending his support to Congregation Etz Chaim ,past president Dolphin Democrats, and also serving as a founder of Center One, who would later name a lifetime achievement award in his honor. He also wrote a spirited column.
Diagnosed with HIV as early as 1982 when the disease was still called GRIDS (gay related immunity deficiency syndrome), Gary's funeral was held by his mother's side in a private ceremony in New York on Sunday morning.
Diagnosed with HIV as early as 1982 when the disease was still called GRIDS (gay related immunity deficiency syndrome), Gary's funeral was held by his mother's side in a private ceremony in New York on Sunday morning.
