Navy Officer, Partner Wed As Military's Gay Ban Formally Ends

[Tx4obama]

Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal: Navy Lt. Gary Ross, Partner Dan Swezy Wed As Military's Gay Ban Formally Ends

DUXBURY, Vt. -- When Navy Lt. Gary Ross and his partner were searching for a place to get married, they settled on a site in Vermont, in part because the state is in the Eastern time zone.

That way, the two men were able to recite their vows before family and friends at the first possible moment after the formal repeal of the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy. Just after midnight Tuesday, the partners of 11 years were married.

"I think it was a beautiful ceremony. The emotions really hit me...but it's finally official," Ross said.

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Ross, 33, and Dan Swezy, a 49-year-old civilian, traveled from their home in Tucson, Ariz., so they could get married in Vermont, the first state to allow gays to enter into civil unions and one of six that have legalized same-sex marriage.

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Full article and photo here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/20/dont-ask-dont-tell-repeal-wedding_n_971128.html

[Luminous Animal]

1. That is so lovely. Congratulations to the happy couple!

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

2. Sadly, the president will get little credit, but let's rejoice! DADT is finally OVER!!! n/t

[xchrom]

3. Recommend

[SidDithers]

4. Rec...nt

Sid

[Hepburn]

5. The Newlyweds grin for the camera

Beautiful...just beautiful! :toast:

[Odin2005]

6. DADT is over? Context? When did this happen?

:wow:

[Tx4obama]

8. DADT repeal went into effect Tuesday Sept 20th 12:01 am ET. n/t

[Ohio Joe]

7. Sweet - K&R - nt