Like Michael, Becky, and James, I came of age in the shadow of the storm that would become the AIDS crisis and later had the great privilege to work as a consultant for the AIDS Activities Office of a state government as a grant writer and program assistant. To those I worked alongside and met in that role and throughout the journey of writing this book, I can’t thank you enough for sharing your stories and expertise. I hope I did it justice.

To Stuart, who keeps the flame of the AIDS Memorial’s social media feeds lit, and to those who have posted their stories there, thank you for sharing your loved ones with the rest of us and for reminding us that #whatisrememberedlives. I urge every reader to follow this account and stand by my opinion that it’s the most important thing on the internet.

Finally, to all who have worked and continue to work to eradicate this plague, to make the lives of those living with HIV and AIDS as long and equitable and as high quality as possible, and to those who educate younger generations, you are my heroes.

About the Author

© Stephanie Saujon

Helene Dunbar is the author of We Are Lost and Found and Prelude for Lost Souls (2020), as well as Boomerang, These Gentle Wounds, and What Remains. Over the years, she’s worked as a drama critic, music journalist, grant writer, and marketing manager. She lives with her husband and daughter in Nashville, Tennessee.

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