Some trends burst upon us--the airplane, the atomic bomb, the Twinkie. A note today about a smaller change, but one full of interest. West Point's Cadet Chapel--yes, the one at the US Military Academy--has hosted a gay wedding.
It was, the Associated Press reports, a first, or at least a first since the "don't ask, don't tell" policy ended.
It leaves out some things I'd like to know: what did they--both women--wear, was there music, were there flowers, etc.
They've been together seventeen years. They'd have preferred to have the wedding in New Jersey, where they live, but their home state doesn't allow gay marriage. They said West Point was fine, more than fine. One of the brides graduated from West Point in 1980, the first class to include women.
It turns out theirs was the second same-sex wedding at the Academy; the other was last week at a different chapel. This couple was told no West Point chaplains were allowed by their faiths to perform same-sex weddings. They found an army chaplain friend.
God (if there is a god) bless you, ladies. Truly,
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