Those of you who read this regularly, may recall me writing about this gentleman last year. He is Kenneth Felts, a Colorado man originally from Kansas, who last year, at the age of 90 came out as gay! The story warmed my heart when I first heard it and it continues to bring joy to those who think it's too late to come out.
While writing his memoirs, he accidentally came out to his daughter, and she was accepting and he thought he should tell his friends too. It was on facebook that he made a short post, but the setting was public, so anyone and everyone could see it. It became a big news story with everyone writing about this 90-year-old man coming out. He was even interviewed on Australian television. Recently there was an article in Japan. (Click HERE to read the story, which is in Japanese, but there are pictures). It was viewed 440,000 times in its first week and was the most read article among all special articles in NHK that week. He has another one coming up for a Colorado Springs newspaper
I've been fortunate to chat with Kenneth a bit, mostly about his fundraising for his local LGBTQ center. I'm so happy that Kenneth is sharing his story with the world. It might encourage others to live as their true self. Is he happy these days? Yes indeed. (Look at his smile). Oh and he met a guy and they're been dating, and are now living together! Kenneth recently said "I still cry for what might have been." I think that can be a good lesson for us all. I'm glad though, even this late in the game, that he has found happiness.
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