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Darren Manzella

Darren Manzella
Born(1977-08-08)August 8, 1977
DiedAugust 29, 2013(2013-08-29) (aged 36)
Pittsford, New York, US
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Medical Liaison, United States Army
Known forOpenly gay in the United States Army despite DADT policy
SpouseJavier Lapeira (m. 2013)

Darren Manzella (August 8, 1977 – August 29, 2013) was a United States Army Sergeant, Army medic and gay activist from Portland, New York, who was discharged under the Don't ask, don't tell policy.[1][2] Manzella served in Iraq and Kuwait, and was stationed in Fort Hood, Texas.[3]

Early life

Manzella grew up on his parents' grape farm in Portland, Chautauqua County, New York, where he attended Brocton Central School.[1]

Activism

Manzella came out to his commander after rumors of his sexuality surfaced[1] in the form of threats to "turn the flame down." Manzella had at that point told his unit that he was gay and had introduced them to his boyfriend, A.J.[4]

No action was taken against Manzella due to the army's finding no evidence of his homosexuality in its investigation, which included a video provided by Manzella displaying passionate kissing between him and his boyfriend.[4] The investigation concluded that he should return to work and he was told, "You're not gay"[4] and that "proof of homosexuality"[3] had not been found.

Commendations

During his service, he earned the Combat Medical Badge.[5]

60 Minutes and discharge

Manzella came out on American news program 60 Minutes in 2007,[1][6] the first openly gay service member on active duty to speak to the press from a war zone.[2] His decision to appear on the show resulted from his opposition to the Don't ask, don't tell policy and his desire to build momentum for ending it.[1] He believed that gays and lesbians should be able to serve openly.[1] He said that due to the 60 Minutes interview he would likely be discharged.[3] He was placed on block leave.[1] He worked with the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN), a gay military organization and lobby group.[3]

Manzella was discharged with full benefits in June 2008 for acknowledging that he was gay.[7] The DADT policy was repealed in 2011.

Immediately following the repeal of DADT, Manzella enlisted into the New York Army National Guard and was promoted and awarded for his meritorious service.[8]

In August 2011, Manzella returned to Rochester and began working as a health science specialist for the Department of Veterans Affairs.[5]

He joined the reserves shortly before his death in 2013.[9]

Personal life and death

Manzella married Javier Lapeira in Rochester on July 5, 2013.[5][9] On August 29, 2013, Manzella was killed when the driver of an SUV hit him as he was in the act of pushing his disabled vehicle off the road in Pittsford, Monroe County, New York.[9][10]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Military takes no action against gay medic from Chautauqua County, The Buffalo News, by Lindsey McPherson, January 4, 2008, retrieved January 4, 2008
  2. ^ a b 60 Minutes with Darren Manzella, by Steve Ralls, December 13, 2007, retrieved February 4, 2008
  3. ^ a b c d Soldier: Policy on Gays May Be Shifting[permanent dead link‍], By Suzanna Gamoa, Associated Press, January 8, 2008, retrieved February 4, 2008[dead link‍]
  4. ^ a b c Military Soft On Don't Ask, Don't Tell?, 60 Minutes, December 16, 2007, retrieved February 4, 2008
  5. ^ a b c Johnson, Chris (August 30, 2013). "Iraq war vet who fought 'don't ask' dies in car accident". Washington Blade. Retrieved August 30, 2013.
  6. ^ In and Out: Despite a national profile as an openly gay soldier, Uncle Sam still wants Sgt. Darren Manzella, Metro Weekly, by Will O'Bryan, March 6, 2008, retrieved March 13, 2008
  7. ^ Openly Gay Army Sergeant Discharged Under 'Don't ask, don't tell' Archived 2008-08-04 at the Wayback Machine, FoxBusiness News, June 26, 2007, accessed June 27, 2008
  8. ^ "Former Army Sergeant Darren Manzella, Who Fought Strongly Against DADT, Has Died In An Auto Accident | Truth Wins Out". Archived from the original on 2019-07-03. Retrieved 2019-07-03.
  9. ^ a b c "Darren Manzella, soldier who fought 'don't ask, don't tell,' killed in crash". Democrat and Chronicle. August 30, 2013. Retrieved August 30, 2013.
  10. ^ "Man Pushing Vehicle On 490 Struck And Killed Following Crash". YNN Rochester. August 29, 2013. Archived from the original on August 30, 2013. Retrieved August 30, 2013.

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