Very sad news coming out of Indiana.
Timothy McCormick, a 24-year-old gay EMT from Greenwood, Indiana, was killed in an accident early Saturday morning in Indianapolis when the ambulance he was in was struck by a 21-year-old woman WTHI-TV reports had alcohol on her breath when officers spoke with her after the crash.
McCormick was also an Eagle Scout and spent his time at health fairs educating people about CPR.
He made an 'It Gets Better' video posted to YouTube in December 2011, in which he said:
"My name is Tim McCormick. I am an Eagle Scout, college student, and professional EMT living in Indianapolis, Indiana. I am a gay American adult.
I have a brief but short message for you today. I want you to know that It Gets Better. Regardless of who you are. Regardless of your persona. academic, spiritual, professional, or sexual identity.
The things that are happening today are only typical of the hard times in which we live. If you don't have anything, keep searching. If you've lost what you used to have., keep trying. Life isn't a dress rehearsal, and it's your time to shine. Right now."
Very sad when heroes die.
Even though the Boy Scouts of America continue their ban on gay scouts, Timothy is a shining example of what great things can come from the program. His contributions to family, community and society in general make it clear what "gay" scouts can do.
My best thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
(via Towleroad)
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