During the first half of this year, 2013, the world lost three incomparable entertainers. The gay community is still reeling over the shock. Three headliners who had surpassed their peers and achieved success in the world of drag and female impersonation that most only dream of. I knew the names of all three of these divas since the first year I came out of the closet and had the absolute pleasure of getting to know two of them in recent years. Meeting and befriending Whitney Paige and Erica Andrews before they passed away is a treasure I will hold close to my heart my whole life. I can't even write this post without my eyes filling with tears. Their beauty was only surpassed by their big hearts and warm smiles. Both always acted like they were thrilled to see me whenever I would pass them at a nightclub or while taking the dog for a walk around the neighborhood. I wish I could have known them longer but we are given no guarantees in life and I will remain thankful for the gifts bestowed on me. Ashley Kruiz was a sweet soul also from what I have heard but I never had the pleasure of meeting her. I hope with every fiber in my being that I will get to see them take the stage again someday. A grander stage in heaven or in another life. I refuse to believe this is the end.
Keep entertaining, girls. I will be there with my dollar bills, ready to be blown away by your talents again when my number is called!
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