Two significant experiences left a profound mark on my life during my time in New York City: the tragic events of 9/11 and the devastating HIV/AIDS
epidemic. My involvement in AIDS photography began in 1988, amidst the turmoil and fear surrounding the crisis. I can still recall the moment in
1981, sitting in my upper Westside apartment, reading a chilling headline in the New York Native: "RARE CANCER SEEN IN 41 HOMOSEXUALS,"
later labeled as "Gay Cancer." Over the following decades, I lost numerous cherished friends, whom I considered family, and partners to this
disease. I navigated the labyrinth of healthcare alongside my business partner in an era where discrimination and fear pervaded the medical
community's response to HIV. Witnessing firsthand the struggles and stigma endured by those I loved and the LGBTQ community left me numb
and fearful. Through my camera lens, I found solace, expressing my sorrow, grief, and rage at the bigotry and hatred spawned by HIV/AIDS.
 

As media coverage began spotlighting children affected by HIV/AIDS, whether through blood transfusions or transmission from birth, memories of
my early years as an elementary school teacher flooded back. Knowing Steven Lofton from my time in Southern California, I learned he had become
a nurse caring for infants born with HIV/AIDS. Upon hearing this, I approached Steven, asking if I could document his journey with a photo essay.
He graciously accepted, and I traveled to Miami to capture the story of him, his partner Roger, and their newfound family.

Now, over three decades later, the narrative of this American family's resilience is nothing short of extraordinary. I am driven to publish
"Generation Generation HIV", incorporating material from "Ginger’s Book: An AIDS Primer" alongside updated photographs. My aspiration is for
this publication to serve as a historical testament, showcasing how two gay men forged a family amidst the ravages of the AIDS epidemic.
Through these images, their humanity and love for the children they raised shine brightly, surpassing the homophobic barriers they
challenged in the courts.