A gay support worker in Haiti says he lost fourteen members of his group as the devastating earthquake hit Port-au-Prince this week. Earthquake damage in Downtown Port-au-Prince "We were having our usual support group meeting on a quiet Tuesday afternoon when the worst happened," recounts gay and bi HIV support service SEROvie worker Steve La Guerre. "The sound is unforgettable. I can't even describe the horror as the ceiling and the wall of the conference room started to fall and the chaos started. "Fourteen young men were lost forever in the earthquake. Paul Emile, the leader of the group, and Stacy were the only survivors," he says in an email message. "It is now more than ever that SEROvie and ACCV (Civic Action Against HIV) are needed to provide the quality services we have been providing to our beneficiaries: food, clothes, and any type of help is needed for our members. Any help will do. "Light a candle for these souls and for Haiti. Lord help us." Le Guerre's message was relayed by the International Gay authorities now believe that up to 200,000 people have died as a result of the 7.0 magnitude quake.
Credit: GayNZ.com Daily News Staff
First published: Monday, 18th January 2010 - 11:16pm