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Lucy Tompkins, MD and Sasha Madison, MPH exchange stories about working in epidemiology and bringing research to the bedside from the HIV epidemic to COVID-19.

Katrina Thomas (33), Arthurine Harris (37), and Francine Strain-Jones (58) sit down to remember their beloved son, nephew, and grandson respectively. The trio shares fond memories of LaFrance and think about what lasting impact he will have on his family...

Friends Seph Itz [no age given] and Erica David [no age given] share a conversation remembering their late friend Gregory Nelson.

Bill Goldstein (61) interviews his friend Richard Burns (66) on his experiences during the AIDS epidemic having been apart of several advocacy, legal, and political groups providing protections to the queer community.

Siblings Katie Riess (21) and John Michael Riess (19) share a conversation remembering their mother. They talk about how her legacy shaped them as people and also about their relationship with one another and their family.

One Small Step partners Nicholas Palisch (43) and Stephen Burdett (62) talk about their political views, major life moments, and their careers.

Friends Kris Grae (56) and Gil Neary (64) discuss their experience on Fire Island during the HIV/AIDS epidemic, how they dealt with loss and grief, and how they would like to be remembered.

Sarah Padgett (25) interviews her great uncle J. Brian Weller (86) about his childhood, the relationships that have shaped him, and his hopes for the future of their family. Throughout their conversation, they remember Richard Sanderson White, who was J....

Sisters Laurel "Lark" Evans Galli (64) and Patricia "Pat" Evans Thomas (60) come together to remember, honor, and talk about the legacy and life of their mother, Vella Sidney Neil Evans.

Lupe Espinoza (59) and her grandson/adoptive son Diego Espinoza (14) remember and memorialize Diego's mother Angela, who passed away almost three years ago. Diego and Lupe also share memories of their lives and childhoods.

Kathleen Esserman (36) shares anecdotes and interviews her mother Lauren Moriarty (67) about Lauren's father, David Merritt Peters, who was a Green Beret with an extensive and accomplished military and civilian life.

Rebecca DeLecuona (64) and her daughter Lillie DeLecuona (24) come in to remember their late husband and father, Juan Manuel DeLecuona. They share stories of Juan's childhood in Cuba and his career as a doctor and talk about how they...

Sisters Marty Shannon (65) and Patty Clark (77) share memories about their brother, Chuck, who recently passed away from cancer. They remember him as someone who was always willing to see the good in others and never passed judgement. Chuck...

Crayton Robey (50) interviews his friend Tom Ciano (66) about his experience during the AIDS epidemic, being a caretaker to his partner Tom Morgan and their relationship to Fire Island Pines.

Charles Montorio-Archer (48) interviews his friend Nick Accardi (58), the former restaurant owner of Cola's in Chelsea, about his experience in the gay community during the AIDS epidemic and his relationship to Fire Island Pines.

Eric Sawyer (67) speaks with his friend Lee Smith (34) about his relationship to Fire Island particularly during the AIDS epidemic. Eric shares about his activism with ACT UP and Housing Works to raise awareness and care for those who...

Long-time friends Scott Cesare (51), Maureen Hartnett (50), and Terri Davis (46) remember their friend Terry Sue Sweatt (May 31, 1970 - October 25, 2017), who passed away after battling cancer. They reflect on how they each met her, their...

Friends Ola Prejean [no age given] and Ruth Foote [no age given] discuss the work of remembering those who were lynched in Lafayette Parish through the Community Remembrance Project, a partnership between Move the Mindset in Lafayette and the Equal...

Mom and son, Metta Johnson (74) and Michael Johnson (41), discuss Metta's life growing up in Georgia, her relationship with her husband Clyde Johnson, and her career as a nurse.

Jessica Wootel (38) shares a conversation with her father-in-law, John “Wayne” Wooten (73), remembering John’s wife, Merry Edenton-Wooten.

Friends Kim Hahn (28) and Heather Kinderthain (45) discuss some of life's harder moments, including the death of Kim's mom and Heather's experience overcoming addiction.

Spouses, Don Miller (64) and Gretchen Miller (59), with Don's sister Beth Crone (59) remember Judith Ann Miller. They talk about her ability to make everyone feel loved and special, and share the legacy she has left behind.

Friends Michal Yadlin (37) and Katharine Rawlins (37) share a conversation about how they first met, their families, and some of the serendipitous things they have in common. Michal also talks about her family’s history in Israel, and Katharine talks...

Wife and husband, Linda Cahill (77) and Cornelius Cahill (84), record a remembrance of their friend Harry, a great storyteller and WWII veteran.

Crayton Robey (50) interviews new friend Kyle Merker (60) about Kyle's experience living and working on Fire Island through the AIDS crisis. Kyle remembers friends that he lost, talks about his time caring for AIDS patients as a candy striper,...