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Tom Burtch
San Francisco, CA
25 Jun 2010 |
Gerald was a member of the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus from April, 1979 until April, 1982 for a total of 13 concert seasons. As mentioned in the article he was an instrumental part of the historic 1981 National Tour of nine cities in the United States. The tour is credited with being the creative force behind the formation of the Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses which as of 2010 has more than 170 member choruses with over 7,000 singers worldwide. His poem and music for "From the Silence" are featured in the 1981 recording, "The San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus Tours America." He last sang as a member of the Second Tenor section. The Chorus refers to these members who are no longer able to sing with the group as members of the "Fifth Section." They are listed Chorus programs and on the group's website: https://www.sfgmc.org/about_fifth.shtml |
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Harriett Jones
Germany
15 Jun 2019 |
It must have been in the 1980s or maybe the 1990s when I read Carol Lynn Pearsons book Goodbye, I love you for the first time. I was very impressed, how big her love for her husband Gerald Pearson and his love for her was, no matter what, separation or divorce - their love may have changed but never died. Now just recently a friend confided in me about being in almost the same situation as the Pearsons then, and the book again came into my mind, I am reading it again now and it is an inspiration, a must-read for family members who have doubts about how to love and accept any gay friend or family member. Even though it is now about 30 years later, there is still much to learn how to accept that love can happen in lots of different ways. I am glad I finally got to see a photograph of Gerald here after looking for his name on the internet, finally I have a face I can see in my mind while I am reading the book about his coming out etc again. And yes, he was as handsome as his wife always described him. I am happy HIV is not nearly as dangerous anymore as it used to be, it is not the death verdict anymore as it was years ago. I hope Gerald's family and friends are all doing well. |
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