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Equality Michigan Remembers Dr. Henry Messer, April 13

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U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) with Dr. Henry Messer and President Barack Obama at the White House. Photo: Henry Messer


Longtime community activist, Triangle Foundation co-founder and Lifetime Achievement Award winner Dr. Henry Messer passed away peacefully the around 5am on February 18, 2014 at the age of 86 in his Dearborn Heights, Michigan home. His partner of 63 years, Carl House, as well as close friends were with him at the time of his passing.
Equality Michigan encourages members of the public who knew and loved Dr. Henry Messer to join in a celebration of life Sunday, April 13th 1-5 p.m. at The Henry Ford Lovette Hall.
Casual attire, appetizers and open bar. There will be a several speakers at 3 p.m.
Read Dr. Henry Messer's obituary here.

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