His reason for being for 20 years

A couple we are very close to were recently in Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Boston getting ideas for expanding a family graveyard that is running out of space. They sent us this photo and note.


















From the email:

"We paid a long visit to Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Boston before Peter headed to Austin. It is an incredible arboretum and garden. While looking at some of their answers for diminishing space, we happened on this. These guys were married three days after it became legal which means they got their license the first day it was legal. So few words speak volumes."

Marriage equality became the law in Massachusetts on May 17, 2004. These gentlemen married three days later. Mr. Dagesse died in July of 2008. The State recognized their union for four years and a handful of days. God knew they'd be good together when God created them. We have never met, Mr. Richards, but thank you for your testimony to the power of love. May your dear one rest in peace. Jim