APARTMENT ONE
I HOPE THAT THIS GROUP OF WORK HAS AN AFFECT ON ANYONE THAT HAS LOST ANYONE LOVED. ON OCTOBER 4, MY BROTHER DAVID ALEN, WAS FOUND DEAD IN HIS APARTMENT. DAVID WAS 45 YEARS YOUNG, AND HAD FOUGHT AIDS FOR 19 YEARS. DAVID WAS BEAUTIFUL, BRILLIANT, ACADEMIC AND MOST OF ALL SO VERY HUMAN. DAVID WAS GAY. WHY DOES THIS EVEN NEED TO BE MENTIONED. MY PHOTOGRAPHS AND WORDS, I CAN ONLY HOPE WILL TRY TO EXPLAIN. IT IS 2007, I BELIEVE, ISN’T IT. KNOW THIS MY BROTHER WAS LOVED, AND ALWAYS WILL BE. DAVID WAS GAY. THIS IS ALL ABOUT HUMANITY, AND WHERE CAN IT BE FOUND.
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H M Bascom
I am without words.
martin venit
THANK YOU. EACH TIME I RECEIVE ANY REACTION, RESPONSE AND OR COMMENT,IT TRULY HELPS TO MAKE MY BROTHER DAVID BECOME CLOSE. HUMANITY.
Snippet
Beautiful image. Your words really touched me; I’m so sorry for your loss.
martin venit
I KNEW THAT I WOULD FIND AN OUTLET FOR CONFUSION AND PAIN AT “THE BUBBLE”, THANK YOU FROM MY SOUL AND DAVID’S FOR YOUR HELP. HUMANITY.
Mandusk
I joined this group only yesterday & my first photo happened to fall amongst these photos of your brothers apartment. They gave me goosebumps, as i stood in your shoes. A moving set of photos – though a very sad story. Good luck with your own journey from here, & so sorry for your loss.
martin venit
thank you again mandusk your thoughts are more respected and appreciated than I can begin to express. Thank you for helping me on David’s (and my) search for basic humanity. IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO, A FULL AUTOPSY IS PERFORMED ON ANY PERSON WHOM DIES OF “UN-NATURAL” CAUSES. ANY PERSON. UNLESS YOU HAVE HIV OR AIDS. THEN YOU MUST REQUEST A “FULL” AUTOPSY. AFTER THE REQUEST IS MADE, THE BODY IS TAKEN TO A DIFFERENT FACILITY, AND FINALLY YOU BECOME A REGULAR 45 YEAR OLD DEAD BROTHER. HUMANITY
Susan Grissom
Powerful work! I am sorry for your loss. I have lost friends to aids so I know what you mean.
martin venit
THANKS SUSAN, AL OF THIS IS ALMOST AS GOOD AS THERAPY.
Wegwoman
Beautiful tribute to your brother! I just went through the whole series and I’m moved by your pain and your love and respect for your brother. It’s unfortunate that our country can’t say “aids” and insure those that need it. I live in Chicago too and see the fear of the unknown within so many subjects that we need to address for humanity.
Pagly2
Whatever your brothers lifestyle..whatever his choice,,,HE was a Human Being and Entitled to respect….....He and You are beautiful…........hold his memory close….I am sure he Loved you to and will now watch over you….....Hugs for you….....
martin venit
FROM A PLACE THAT I KNEW NOT EXISTED BEFORE MY DAVID’S DEATH, I WANT YOU TO KNOW HOW MUCH FAITH AND EMPOWERMENT HAS BEEN MANIFESTED FROM THIS SITE, AND ITS MEMBERS. FROM THE PLACE I MET MYSELF ,JUST MONTHS AGO, I GIVE YOU THANKS. FROM MARTY AND DAVID VENIT. THERE IS GOODNESS AND TRUTH IN YOU. MY THANKS TO YOU.
H M Bascom
It is really great that this image has been featured today. I hope more people will come to look and leave enlightened (if just a little).
brianjarvis
I have a good idea what you are going through. My gay brother, David,aged 50.Whose rotting corpse was found in his Melbourne flat. No amount of enquiry could establish the cause of death.
I have no closure but my heart sings a similar song.
Peace.
Mel Brackstone
I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s very clear that David was indeed loved!
Lindsay Blamey
This a Very Impressive piece of work. It says so much.
Jason Stengren
Nice colors & texture!
Robert Knapman
Very moving and heart felt. Thankyou.
Mui-Ling Teh
The way you’ve captured this really expresses that impact of a strong feeling. I am deeply moved and sorry for your loss.