Comments on: His One Queer Voice: Pete Jimenez – February 12, 1964 – April 13, 2012

By: Quinten MacNeil

Quinten MacNeil — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 22:50:39 +0000

“When I find a penny on the ground, I call it pennies from heaven, and I think of my beloved.” … “Who is your beloved?” … my daddy … “Mine is Pete. And when I see a butterfly, I think of him too.”

By: meli b (hammers)

meli b (hammers) — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 02:07:06 +0000

sweet Keiko Lane…a name from my past. how I cry as I read these amazing words about a man we all held so dear. Grief is overwhelming. It was wonderful to see the photos/videos from the memorial. I am happy that it was your hand penning thoughts and remembrances of Pete. You are still the love you always were. xo sad to have lost touch…startedfollowing you on twitter…deepsouthmele. Your old friend and marching mate, Mel

By: Luis Pardo

Luis Pardo — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:51:45 +0000

Very sad to hear about the loss of another great activist, have great memories of ACT UP and Pete was a big part of my world then, and I remember so many stickers, it was like sprinkles on donuts and cupcakes. Sending lots of love to all, Thank you Pete, xoxox Luis

By: ACT UP/LA Warrior Pete Jimenez Remembered

ACT UP/LA Warrior Pete Jimenez Remembered — Tue, 29 May 2012 16:45:35 +0000

[...] Lane, who wrote a moving tribute right after Pete’s death, [...]

By: Jenniemarie

Jenniemarie — Fri, 25 May 2012 06:09:17 +0000

I miss my cuzin so much. Grateful that he was loved by his friends. Pete always said they were his family too. Missing him..

By: Jake Epstine

Jake Epstine — Fri, 25 May 2012 02:46:19 +0000

Keiko,
Beautiful article about a beautiful man. Thank you. I’ve thought about Pete often in the past few weeks, his tremendous energy and, yes, his loving mischievous smile. My soul is warmed knowing his spirit lives on in those who love him.
Jake

By: Keiko

Keiko — Fri, 18 May 2012 22:45:54 +0000

Bruce – What a fabulous memory of Pete. Are you still in LA? Hope to see you at Pete’s memorial.

Keiko

By: Ty Geltmaker & James Rosen

Ty Geltmaker & James Rosen — Thu, 17 May 2012 05:10:37 +0000

We are so sad to hear of Pete’s death. Not having seen him in many years, there is locked in our memory this beautiful, smart guy who stood up to power with a smile as big as his righteous outrage. And the later pictures show his beauty was a constant. Our terribly imperfect, unjust world is at least a little better because of him. But way too soon.

Ty & James
514 N. Hermosa Dr.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
echobamboo@roadrunner.com

By: Bruce Mirken

Bruce Mirken — Thu, 17 May 2012 03:03:22 +0000

Thank you, Keiko (lord, how long has it been since I’ve seen you?) for such a lovely remembrance. Pete was brave, sweet, and selfless. In activism there are always disagreements and sometimes arguments and harsh words, but Pete’s kindness always radiated through, no matter what was going on or who was pissed off at whom.

One oddball memory just occurred to me that I have to share: At one ACT UP action at which we were both arrested, Pete began feeling ill while we were in police custody and had to lay down. Someone asked him if we could get him anything. In a faint, weak voice, he said, “More stickers.” He was one of the sweetest people I’ve ever been lucky enough to know. And if there’s an afterlife, you can be damn sure he’s already talking to the authorities and making sure everyone’s being treated right.

By: Mary Nalick

Mary Nalick — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:54:23 +0000

Wonderful piece. Terrific guy.
Horrible disease.
Thank you for remembering.