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News and Events => People news => Topic started by: stephaniec on October 09, 2015, 02:28:11 PM

Title: #TransWivesMatter: Presidential Recognition and Honor for the Transgender Widow
Post by: stephaniec on October 09, 2015, 02:28:11 PM
#TransWivesMatter: Presidential Recognition and Honor for the Transgender Widow of a Fallen Firefighter

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nikki-araguz/transwivesmatter-a-story-_b_8266552.html?utm_hp_ref=transgender

The Huffington Post/Nikki Araguz Loyd   10/09/2015

"Nearly 6 years ago my firefighter husband, Captain Thomas Araguz, was killed in the line of duty. While this was a horrific tragedy, the torture continued as my marriage was voided and all of the support that most widows of fallen heroes receive disappeared. It seemed that because I was the "transgender widow," no one wanted to show support for me."