ABC News Anchor Josh Elliott Honors His Gay Dad: VIDEO
In accepting an award for ABC News coverage of the Jamie Rodemeyer suicide, GMA anchor Josh Elliott gave a touching speech about how his father came out of the closet two years before his death:
"When I was 13 years old, my dad came out and he died when I was 15, but for two years I got to see him as a man fulfilled and a man in full... I just want to say this: I took from him his love of storytelling; I took from him the importance of being an advocate for those who need it; and I took from him what it means to be a man."
Watch, AFTER THE JUMP...
How beautiful and moving!
Posted by: jamal49 | Mar 27, 2012 2:29:36 PM
My eyes are leaky today!
Posted by: Glenn I | Mar 27, 2012 7:42:12 PM
What a beautiful thing to say. Mensch. His father done good.
Posted by: David R. | Mar 27, 2012 8:28:26 PM
I knew there was a reason I liked him - a clear standout from Day One on the disneyfied, procreation-worshipping schlockfest that is GMA.
Posted by: WebHybrid | Mar 27, 2012 9:16:38 PM
I have liked Josh Elliott as the newest News anchor on GMA since he started the gig....But I have a new found respect for him after watching this. Kudos Mr. Elliott...keep up your great work and keep making your father and all of us proud!
Posted by: TJ | Mar 27, 2012 11:19:54 PM
Another champ! He helps us all win.
Posted by: uffda | Mar 27, 2012 11:31:38 PM
Josh Elliott is tall, dark, and handsome, and.....gay?
Posted by: David | Mar 28, 2012 7:50:39 AM
What a fine man he is.
Posted by: Dave | Mar 28, 2012 3:37:56 PM
I would like to finish both of my daughter’s school scrapbooks. Well, not finish, but get them up-to-date! Wonderful giveaway, thanks!
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