It is with great sadness that I share with you the news of the passing of Wayne Jakino yesterday at 4:40 p.m. Wayne, the father of Colorado's Gay Rodeo Association, whose name was and is synonymous with Charlie's, was a pillar of strength in the LGBT community here in Denver. He was a member of the Hall of Fame of the International Gay Rodeo Association. He was also a staunch supporter of the Democratic Party, and a person whose endorsement was wanted by all who ran for office. He will be sorely missed by all of us who knew him. However, while we are saddened by his passing, we should also be aware that he would not want us to mourn - he would rather that we celebrate his life and remember him in a very positive way.
