I remember that night so well...we celebrated MCCDC's 45th anniversary and Tyrone put on his best clothes and partied with us. It was such a fun night!

It took me a while to realize this but Tyrone was born the exact same year that my father was born. And somehow he was one of the many father figures in my life - always present, always an encouraging word, and always a good advice that can be annoying the moment you hear it but you treasure it later once you realize that your dad was right.

Well, as Mark said, Tyrone was a diva at times...and if he did not feel like getting up, he would wave and make you come to him and you better came quickly! LOL I was not always appreciative of those moments at the time but I do miss them now. I miss Tyrone with all the quirks that made him unique.

One of my favorite Tyrone memories is his joy when he saw what we had put together one year for Pride. Tyrone loved Pride - he was unapologetically proud! And he loved this rainbow heart design. So I am sharing an imagine of it in memory of you, my friend. Be blessed, Tyrone. I know I will see you again. :)

Tyrone was a fighter; he didn't give up. He had a difficult life growing up, and I believe he blossomed when he left United House of Prayer and came to MCC. He told me once of a conversation with a House of Prayer member who tried to throw a little shade at Tyrone for attending MCC, "that gay church." He responded, "That's right, tell the world!" He stood up for what he believed in, and was a person of deep and abiding faith. I'm going to miss my buddy who I always sat with in the back.