October 14, 1943 – March 27, 1992
James Dressel flew combat missions for the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War before being elected from Holland to the Michigan Legislature, a seat he lost due to sponsoring a bill to include sexual orientation under the state’s civil rights protections. He died from AIDS-related complications at age 48.
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I dated Jim for sometime. He was a most honorable and distinguished man. I’m very proud of him. I’ll not forget his humor and dignity.
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