The first kiss of a newly wedded gay military couple is going viral after a LGBT military group shared the photo online.
Shane Adriano and Cody Resz only met last year, but they say it was love at first sight and the two men were recently married in a small ceremony in Springfield, Missouri.
The American Military Partners Association then shared a pic of their first kiss on their Facebook page, and the photo quickly went viral and attracted thousands of likes and hundreds of positive comments. The AMPA was founded in 2009 and is “the nation’s largest organization of LGBT military spouses, families, and allies.”
The two guys seem thrilled with all the attention, and even thanked their supporters on the viral photo:
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Glücklich
Nice headline. I like that song. good for them.
Billy Budd
So cute. I bet the blonde is the bottom.
Welton Bishop Jr.
Awesome
dutchman67
Now THIS is Equality and Justice.
This is hat I have been fighting for since 1959, as the Out, Loud, Proud, Town Queer in Grandville, Michigan. It was worth the pain, the violence against me, the lost jobs, the family who disowned me, and the Church that excommunicated me. FUKEM.
I survived.
New Chapter; my family now wants to “bury the hatchet.” Of course, now having three gay nephews, on in Capezios, has helped.
Kevin J Desmond
Good … people in the military should be able to be open about who they are and who they love.
Stefano
Good for them. It is like me and my boyfriend. It was love at first sight and we are still together after 24 years (i’m 47).
Joyce L. Stewart
This makes me sick as a R, B man Read Gods Word
TyLondon
@Joyce L. Stewart: God is love…not hate. If this makes you so sick..why are you looking at it? The words in the Bible are not God’s words. They are man’s interpretation and reinterpretation and hundreds of years of translation editing and omission. Try not to be ignorant and hateful. God loves everyone. Maybe not you for being so hard hearted and cold. Love is Love and everyone has that right. Get an education lady..and not just from a 2,000 year old book.
Kangol
So happy for them!
billywonka
I dream of the day when this isn’t news – just everyday normal and commonplace. Congrats to them both – wish I could have been so open when I served (68-72 USArmy.)
youarekiddingme
@Joyce L. Stewart:
Why would a woman (not a lady) come to a site called “Queerty Free of an Agenda…Except the Gay one…?” How wrong is a person’s mind that she would have to come to a site like this to start spewing words of hate and disgust? Now, to all those “Kristians” who claim that the gays are constantly going after the religious folks on this site, just keep this attack in mind, shall we?
This woman knows NOTHING of Christ. NOTHING at all. She can quote NO WHERE in the bible (except the Old Testament) where homosexuality is forbidden in the bible. Christ brought the teachings of the New Testament. The Old Testament is full of murder, r@pe, inc@st, and on and on….I love how folks like this woman “Cherry Pick” parts of the Old Testament (Leviticus I’m sure) but forget to include the part about mixing fabrics (which she clearly did in that dress she’s wearing). She’s an abomination to God!
Sorry to get off topic folks but this woman needs serious help.
These two men are wonderful. I’m proud and glad to see them finally able to stand up and get married as members of our armed forces…in full uniform!
Nicholas Sofiadis
Dear Joyce. Stupid people like you will die out pretty soon. Do the world a favour and speed it up. ð???ð?¾
badpappy
@Joyce L. Stewart:
This is what God says to you, Joyce! “Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.”
What you displayed is pure hate.
Mary C Scohera
yay
kurt_t
OK, I can’t be the only one wondering what “a R, B man” means.
parrjj01
Fantastic. I’m apart of the fAMPAly’s Facebook Group and saw this a few days ago.
My husband is Active Duty Air Force and we’ve experienced military life for almost a year now, and it’s been fantastic!
Chris Brazil
love it!!!!
youarekiddingme
@kurt_t: Yea, I didn’t know either but it didn’t stop me from writing her a nice personal message about how many rules of Leviticus that her and her husband broke! Of course I told her God bless and have a wonderful evening as well…(sarcasm).
Stefano
@youarekiddingme:”she’s an abomination to God!” what a lovely comment ! You broke your own rule. Have a nice d’Ay !
LilMesican
How beautiful when two gentlemen find love, especially in an “good ole boys” environment. This is the kind of positive images I wish I had around when I was a kid. Maybe it would have been the winning point in me joining the military.
Now regarding Joyce; this doesn’t really make you sick, does it? Maybe you resent it because these gentlemen are being their authentic selves. Something maybe you weren’t allowed. Maybe you’re sick of living in your own life? Maybe a little resentful?
Larry Belusko
Sweet to see any 2 people who sincerely love each tie the knot. Much happiness!!
youarekiddingme
@Stefano: Didn’t think I said she was an abomination? Although that’s not entirely out of the question I guess… Didn’t really break any of my “rules…” Don’t like organized religion and love to use their quotes against them (especially Leviticus). I have no problems with a person’s beliefs (just the organized interpretation and man-made hypocrites associated with it.
Thanks for the feedback. Have a great night.
Lisbeth Solis
Good luck, guys!
OutInTheOC
@dutchman67: thank you for fighting for our rights Dutchman67…..your efforts have paid off…….in so many ways!
Xzamilio
@Joyce L. Stewart: There is no “God’s word”… just an imaginary creature you think inspired a bunch of primitive men to write contradictory barbaric nonsense that has no place in a civilized world.
Xzamilio
Oh, look… a bunch of people arguing about what their god is using the same book and different parts of it — because after all, what is the bible, but an ambiguous set of nonsensical stories — while proclaiming their version of this god to be the correct one. This is precisely why gods belong in churches, temples, mosques, synagogues and in the active imagination of the people that believe in them.
Kody Wantland
So proud of my brothers!!! Don’t know you, but I’m in same situation an love you both an so proud of you!!
Dave Downunder
@Xzamilio: LOL right on. I almost always agree with your comments and this time you got it spot on. Well said.
Dakotahgeo
@TyLondon: From an ordained Christian Baptist minister, you are spot on the mark! Religious extremists like Joyce L. Stewart are poor, poor examples of Christianity but she is a strong christian. Love and joy are strong Christian fruits from the Holy Spirit and the beautiful story above proves that God is indeed alive and well! (And then there’s the lost soul, Xzamillio, trying to sound intelligent!). Thank you, TyLondon… and the wedding in Missouri yet!).
Xzamilio
@Dakotahgeo: People using the No True Scotsman fallacy aren’t in the position to claim who’s a “poor, poor example of Christianity” and who’s a lost soul. I didn’t try to “sound intelligent” but it’s flattering that in your attempt to insult me, you actually complimented me. Love and joy are strong human traits… I don’t want your snuffleupagus fruit from your imaginary Jesus tree. And Joyce L. Stewart –albeit your garden variety bible thumping idiot — is not an extremist… I’d say the ones butchering and throwing gays off of roofs are the extremists. She’s not trying to kill anybody, so try not to throw those kinds of words around loosely… you brainwashed plebe.
youarekiddingme
@Xzamilio: I’m going to becoming an “Ordained Minister” and marry people, lead my own congregation as well….I can do get ordained (no classes) online! Here’s the link: http://unministry.org/packages/
It’s $139.99 for the deluxe ordination. That even includes the “clergy parking permit!”
The ordination is recognized in the US, UK and even in Canada!! This is really meant for you too. Become ordained now, before the rates go up…
If this shit was so wacky it would be laughable. People do this EVERY DAY and get tax-exempt status for their CHURCHES and their CONGREGATIONS all through online fraud.
Xzamilio
@youarekiddingme:For a minute, I legit thought you were one of those spam messages about the moms working from home making over a hundred an hour on Google. Brava.
Hussain-TheCanadian
@kurt_t: Yeah I did, googled it, got MC Hammer instead. Now I can’t get the song out of my head!!!!
Xzamilio
@Dave Downunder: I love you.