Priest Marries Gay Partner on Alaskan Cruise (Canadian Waters)

ALPHA OMEGA ARTS
By Charles Goetz

Charles Goetz, Contributing Editor of A&O News marries longtime companion Blanchard

CANADA---Blanchard and I made it official Sept. 5 aboard Celebrity's Infinity during an Alaska cruise. Found the perfect rings in Ketchikan: "Lovebirds," an eagle and a raven intertwined, symbolizing marriage between Haida (eagle) and Tlingit (raven) clansmembers, designed by Tlingit artisan Amos Wallace. Blanchard is convinced that the boy who helped us with the rings will someday do what we did. Officiating was Francine Haydon, who's authorized to conduct such things. We're very happy. ~ Charlie