Sept, that is so special, I am glad you shared that with us, and it is healthy for you to have done so.
My brother-in-law was gay, died of aids about 10 years ago, him and his partner were such great people, talented and downright good souls.
I hope homophobics will see that rather a person is gay or not, they are human beings, and their sexual preferance is their own business, it doesn't make them bad people.
Like the old saying goes, "there are good people and there are bad people", and I add no matter what colour, religion, sexual preferences.
I am happy that you will be able to hold those special moments in your heart and memories for ever.
The pain will recede in time, the fond times will last in your soul, I wish you comfort and peace.
Take care,
DE

In giving advice seek to help, not please your friend
SOLON