1990’s. The Good Fight…
Photo by David Morgan.
As the 1980’s ended, leaving in its wake a epidemic called AIDS, it was time to come together and create a fight…
As the health of many were declining, the look of the men of the Pines became stronger. Muscled physiques had replaced the natural body types as the gym became the norm.
Photo by David Morgan
The Pavilion…
Owner John Whyte adds to his legacy with the purchase of the Pavilion. He brings back an elegance with the addition of chandeliers, and ushers in the era of late night dancing.
The DJ
becomes the maestro to the orchestra of followers into the growing late night dancing scene. Pictured: DJs Robbie Leslie, Michael Fierman,Susan Morabito, and Buc.
Benefits become the new normal as AIDS continues to take lives in the community.
1990
1991
1992. Singer Dionne Warwick, FIPPOA President Alan Brockman, John Whyte and singer Leslie Uggams.
1992. Sandy Money and volunteers.
The GMHC Morning Party grows onto the beach and into a circuit party where people from all over the world come to party. The purpose is somehow lost in translation…
We continue to lose people in the fight. Rose Ceremonies become a common sight on the beach as many come to mourn and remember by throwing a rose in the ocean…