UK AIDS Quilt 028
This is Quilt 028 of 042 in the UK AIDS Memorial Quilt collection, created during the late 1980's and early 1990's before there was effective treatment for people living with HIV.
The UK AIDS Quilt Memorial Project
This collection is created in memory of loved ones, friends and family. For some people our archive contains a great deal of information about their lives, for others we hold little, or none.
email aidsquiltuk@gmail.com if you have any information about someone remembered here
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Daniel Queirolo
A poem written for Daniel by his friend Maria. 'I see you in every dream like an omen'.
A transcript of the hand written poem for Daniel below.
Maria's poem for Daniel
Maria submitted this quilt in September 1994
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David Wojnarowtcz
Bede Wilmot
Bede's quilt was made by his partner Tony's sister, Joan. Bede died in December 1993
His last words, three days before he died, as he held my hand were, I love you.
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Roger Kelly
Jim wrote about Roger with whom he had a brief affair. Jim was married and they lost touch. Jim found out Roger had died and made this quilt as a token of his love
Roger moved away to start a new job, Jim was unaware he had died
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Ian Macrae
Ian loved the arts, particularly music, died in August 1993. Listen to his eulogy written by a friend.
Many mourn him, remember his generosity and the warmth of his friendship
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'Sting' Ray Petri
The only information we have about this panel is it was made by Ray's friend Judy.
John Richmond
Many of the quilts we hold have no back up information. If you recognise any names or panels without information please get in touch. email aidsquiltuk@gmail.com
Thank you to the partnership volunteers and members who recorded the letters and stories associated with the panels made for loved ones lost in the early days of the HIV / AIDS epidemic in the 80’s and 90’s.
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