Thanks David for writing this lovely tribute to Rita. Rita taught me the meaning of persistence, a quality that we all need more of. No was not a word Rita processed and the world is a better, fairer place as a result.
I just learned of Rita's passing. Thank you for this tribute. She was all the things described in your note but she was also able to express awareness in her flaws. I particularly appreciated her willingness to sacrifice herself and her safety at times for the LGBTQ cause.
I had the honor of working along side her for many rallies and protests. Most memorable was the "Anti-Raferty" (as I call it) event at Philadelphia City Hall in the late 1980s. Using only phone tree mailing lists we were able to rally several thousand people together. As I prepared to take the stage to sing and lead chants Rita mentioned to me that she had been warned there were "reports" of a possible sniper at the rally. There was no going back. At one point we were on stage and someone pointed to a window up in the building across the street. We immediately decided to release the balloons as a distraction. She didn't leave the stage. She bravely took the microphone and remained on the stage to deliver a powerful message.
She was definitely a force to be reckoned with and sadly missed.
To bad Rita, did not know, George Michael, London , he was a good person, very very generous to charitable organizations. I did not know him at all, until his death 12-25-2016
Now I know everything about this beautiful person. I have learned from him. To late now
for me . Peace be with Rita, I hope just ☮️ ☮️ peace for RITA. 🌹💜🌹.
Thanks David for writing this lovely tribute to Rita. Rita taught me the meaning of persistence, a quality that we all need more of. No was not a word Rita processed and the world is a better, fairer place as a result.
I just learned of Rita's passing. Thank you for this tribute. She was all the things described in your note but she was also able to express awareness in her flaws. I particularly appreciated her willingness to sacrifice herself and her safety at times for the LGBTQ cause.
I had the honor of working along side her for many rallies and protests. Most memorable was the "Anti-Raferty" (as I call it) event at Philadelphia City Hall in the late 1980s. Using only phone tree mailing lists we were able to rally several thousand people together. As I prepared to take the stage to sing and lead chants Rita mentioned to me that she had been warned there were "reports" of a possible sniper at the rally. There was no going back. At one point we were on stage and someone pointed to a window up in the building across the street. We immediately decided to release the balloons as a distraction. She didn't leave the stage. She bravely took the microphone and remained on the stage to deliver a powerful message.
She was definitely a force to be reckoned with and sadly missed.
Rest in peace Rita. We'll take it from here.
To bad Rita, did not know, George Michael, London , he was a good person, very very generous to charitable organizations. I did not know him at all, until his death 12-25-2016
Now I know everything about this beautiful person. I have learned from him. To late now
for me . Peace be with Rita, I hope just ☮️ ☮️ peace for RITA. 🌹💜🌹.
Rita, was unique. With all My Heart, 💔 thank you, for the tribute, you wrote about My Twin
Sister Rita.
Thank you, it was among my greatest honors to have been able to work with her, and I'm humbled to have been able to keep memories of her alive.