97-year-old gay veteran attacked while helping someone on the street

[Behind the Aegis]

A 97-year-old gay man who fought at the Battle of the Bulge in World War II was attacked this past Monday in Columbus, Ohio, while on a walk.

Rupert Starr was held in a German prison camp for four months, fell in love with his partner of 53 years in 1954, and was a local LGBTQ advocate in Ohio, appearing in a documentary about Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, the military’s former ban on LGB servicemembers.

This past week, he was trying to give a beggar some money while on a walk, but instead he was attacked and robbed.

Columbus Division of Police Sgt. James Fuqua said that Starr was out on a walk this past Monday afternoon, keeping active despite reduced mobility.

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No good deed...

[Lithos]

1. So true

No good deed...

I was glad to read Mr. Starr was expected to heal fully.

[sfstaxprep]

2. German Prison Camps Are Nothing Like The Streets Of Columbus, Ohio

I know there's no comparison obviously, but it always amazes me hearing of people who survived through war, and then see tragic consequences just living life in the U.S.

[marble falls]

3. Jeeez.

[renate]

4. It sounds trite but he genuinely sounds like an exceptional person

I hate that this happened to him, but so glad he’ll be okay.