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she/her. reluctant artist. neurodivergent shape in the drape I love cats, art, birds, plants, marine biology and paleontology also books

Tony DeBlase was an author, educator, publisher, and community leader, described as "perhaps the most transformational figure in the history of the leather community" by the Leather Hall of Fame. DeBlase designed the Leather Pride Flag in 1989 and cofounded the LA&M. DeBlase died on July 21, 2000. 🖤

Italian man with goatee and large glasses. Text: [The Leather Journal - Leather Pride Flag Creater Tony DeBlase Dies. Joseph Bean... one of the great...of the Leather community...the Leather Pride Flag, died... Portalnd, Oregon on July 21...illness, largely involving...is survived by his lover of...Dr. Andrew Charles in... as his mother, Ida, and ... DeBlase and Mary... of South Bend, Indiana...April 3, 1942, was just 58 at death...a mammalogist, special-...of bats- was engaged...and development...professional life... included at least ten years... Museum and...development of the Connor...in Indiana before he...the founding... Leather Archives... Served as vice president of 1992 until 2000...gourmet cook, DeBlase was...cooking and dining...it was a great honor...to cook for the...in Oregon...sign was immediatly embraced appearing in parades...bumper sticker...flag's familar black, blue, and...with red accent-orginally common, but the design itself... worldwide as introduced. DeBlase the teacher and the editor and editorialist...publisher...Dr. DeBlase the brilliant...entist and testbook writer... fondly remebered...loyal friend and constant..many Leathermen...will be most profoundly missed...A private memorial was...land just after Tony's death...but plans are underway...memorial celebration of Tony during International Mr. Leather...Cards and condolences...Tony's surviving partner...Leather Archives and Muesum...will be forwarded...Charles as quickly as possible. ]