Washington, DC, USA. Cheryl Ann Spector delivered far more than she ever promised. Ms. Spector worked ceaselessly to secure equal rights, to the great benefit of anyone who values a just and civil society.

 

While her work had immediate benefit to our neighbors who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual, and transgendered, she was loved for her personal qualities and over a generation of dedicated community service.

 

We at TS-Si were privileged to know and work with Cheryl, experiencing her special charm and resolve at first hand. The world lost a great friend when she died on the morning of 4 September 2007 after a protracted battle with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML).

 

Ms. Spector's brother committed suicide in 1985 following his diagnosis with AIDS. After a year of mourning, Spector channeled her grief into action. She spent over 20 years attending and videotaping virtually every significant GLB event in the Washington Metropolitan Area, including the Arlington Gay and Lesbian Alliance (AGLA), DC Capital Pride, funerals of AIDS victims, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the Mautner Project, and many others.

 

Spector was a past Vice Chair of the Rainbow History Project and most recently served on its Board of Directors. Her home was full of videos, photos and memorabilia of gay events that she has attended, planned and founded over the years.

 

Cheryl received many important awards for her community service. The Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance gave Spector their 33rd Annual Distinguished Service Award in 2004. The Mautner Project will bestow their Unsung Hero Award - long overdue - for her service to the community at Mautner's 17th Annual Gala (29 September 2007).

 

Ms. Spector had a supportive family, some very long-term and close friends, and many admirers. Even if Cheryl did not know you, she cared about you.

 

 

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