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Bob Bland, one of the hardest working, most inspirational, generous and friendly people I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting has died.

Bob had been ill for the last several months, and died while being treated at University Medical Center of El Paso, TX.

Words cannot do justice to all he gave to Vermont during his years in our state. He was one of those people who was simply part of everything important, quietly (or not so quietly) working to make it better – helping get myriad Democrats elected, working tirelessly for LGBT rights, and so very much more.

R.I.P. Bob – you will be missed.

UPDATE:

The Arizona Democratic Party’s LGBT caucus has written a great tribute (which, unfortunately, is posted as an image). I urge everyone to take a look – Bob dedicated his life to creating a better world, and made great strides toward that end.