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Army Veteran Will Share Her Story

Sonya Contreras, a former SLDN client and part of SLDN's Speakers Bureau, will be joining HRC's Legacy of Service tour in Phoenix, Arizona. The five year veteran was discharged in 2003 under 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' following an admission to her command sparked by the tense anti-gay climate within her command and harassment by fellow soldiers. The Legacy of Service tour honors lesbian, gay, and bisexual men and women who have served their country. The speakers include Eric Alva-the first American wounded in the Iraq war, Jarrod Chlapowski, Alexander Nicholson, Antonio Agnone, and local veterans at each of thier tour locations. Sonya will be participating in a discussion panel on July 24th at 5:30pm at the Phoenix Art Museum directly followed by a reception and will be sharing her own experience as well as speaking out against Don't Ask, Don't Tell. -Jason Knight

Labels: community events, HRC

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07-19-07