The Chicago Blackhawks will take the Stanley Cup to Chicago's Gay Pride Parade

[never cry wolf]

As posted in GD by wndycty and Michael Sneed of the Sun Times.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x8611631

Give it a K & R.

[Radical Activist]

1. Awesome. n/t

[Tempest]

2. Beyond cool

Kudos to John McDonough and Brent Sopel.

Brent sounds like a great person:

"I am honored to do it," said Sopel, who will be accompanied by wife, Kelly, and his four kids, Jacob, 12, Lyla, 8, Jayla, 6, and Paul, 20, whom they adopted three years ago after Paul's parents died within six months of each other.

[frazzled]

3. And the Cubs, too

Not that anyone really cares about the Cubs these days, but still. Ernie Banks on a float. The participation of both teams is a BFD.

[elehhhhna]

4. my hometown. i sooooo miss living in Lincoln Park.

& the GPP is fabulous.

[mucifer]

5. K and R and I liked this part of the article:

Sopel also is marching in honor of Brendan Burke, the son of Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke, who was killed in a car accident two months after coming out late last year.

"When Brendan came out, Brian stood by him, and his whole family stood by him, like every family should," said Sopel. "We teach our kids about accepting everybody. Tolerate everybody, to understand where everyone is coming from."

Sports agent Scott Norton summed it up: "Brent is all about giving back and feels everyone deserves an opportunity to see the cup."

Added McDonough: "The Stanley Cup has become the biggest celebrity of all. It has its own personality and charm. We will be proud to participate in the parade. And Brent Sopel is one of the truly great guys. To have the cup part of the parade is just another great part of the celebration."

[applegrove]

6. Great stuff!

[meegbear]

7. K&R

[Divine Discontent]

8. fantastic! way to go Sopel!