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Photograph 1983 (L to R) Jose Q. and Joe D.

Jose Quintanilla, 1955-1986

Many will remember Jose Quintanilla for his amazing agility on the unicycle. Whether riding in the NYC Gay Pride marches, or in the New Orleans French Quarter, Jose loved to be, and usually was, the center of attention. His free-form dancing style dazzled the crowds from Buffalo NY clubs to the Copa in Key West.

A gentle, sweet man, struck down in the prime of his life like so many others.

One year together, memories forever.

a love from your past, -- Joe Dietrich.