Chicago, IL
Roger J. Chaffin was remembered as a gay business leader and long-time community volunteer during a memorial celebration Sept. 10 at the Center on Halsted.
Chaffin died after a short illness on June 17. He was 59.
Bill Greaves and Chaffin's sister Mary Kay Lyons presented a tribute from Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Chaffin's best friend and colleague spoke about Chaffin.
Hundreds of photos and personal awards were displayed and there were musical tributes to some of Chaffin's favorite Disney and Wicked characters.
Read more about the memorial service and life of RJ Chaffin in the Windy City Times.
Chaffin died after a short illness on June 17. He was 59.
Bill Greaves and Chaffin's sister Mary Kay Lyons presented a tribute from Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Chaffin's best friend and colleague spoke about Chaffin.
Hundreds of photos and personal awards were displayed and there were musical tributes to some of Chaffin's favorite Disney and Wicked characters.
Read more about the memorial service and life of RJ Chaffin in the Windy City Times.
