Braitsch, Frederick George III

I am remembering you Fred. You were one of the first men to aid me fully to liberation in those early days in San Francisco. Fred was a brilliant tailor, and he was well-known in the City. We spent many good times together with Paul at his studio on Market Street right next door to The Shed and across the street from Michael's hair salon which was next door to Finella's Finnish Baths. Those were the days! Fred was the second person I knew who succumbed (Michael was the first). I remember in great distress when Paul told me about picking him up in his arms (he was so frail and finished in those last days) at St. Lukes where he finally made the passage. I am remembering you and Andy, Fred. Your impression is of your magnificent smile and radiating love. I never got to say goodbye for the time being, now I am ... How lucky you were to live in that Golden Age ! Non, *ON* ne regrette rien.

You will never be forgotten. S2