What's up Pennsylvania! It's Your King Here. My month has been extremely busy already as your Mr. Gay Pennsylvania America. It also started off with a pretty epic amount of heroism. As I was walking along the infamous Central Park walking over to a lab to check in with you on social media and finish my work, I had to stop to help someone in real need. An Elderly African-American Man named Ronnie, from Spanish Harlem, NY (my hometown). On 9/6/19 he took the nastiest and most horrific fall onto the pavement. As others walked by, a few stopped to ask if he was okay, then moving on. I dropped my bag and my plans, and tended to Ronnie. I asked extensively what he was feeling like, what hurt specifically, and most importantly; seeing if EMS was needed. Sure Enough, after trying to pick him up twice by myself, I had to flag down the police to get assistance. Ronnie had just been discharged from the hospital for chest pain, the night prior; and was seeking alcohol rehabilitation to get clean. As I got to the officers, I insisted to Officer McMahon from the NYPD to get EMS for this man. Ironically, this officer was assisting a young girl who had stomach pains and was suicidal, so just imagine the type of day he was already having. By the time I got the officer to Ronnie, a young woman named Liz was also providing assistance. After four more attempts to get him off the pavement, we finally got him onto a bench. We we were able to get his ex-fiance Corey and brother Ethan on the phone by the time EMS arrived. While seeing Ronnie off, I spoke to EMS about the incident, and then myself and Liz had a great conversation & a great walk. Of all things that can happen in a day, only I would be a witness to a horrific incident like this. I'm glad I assisted, helped, and took time out for Ronnie. I would never want to be an elderly man, taking a hard fall on the pavement, and never get help. That would be highly unfortunate. I want everyone to take a step and do something kind for someone in need. Whether it's for a friend, brother, a stranger, the elderly, or whoever...help them. I hope that my month will be filled with extreme blessings and I hope if there is more I can do, that I will. I hope Ronnie gets all the help he needs, and has the greatest comeback possible.I also wish him and his ex-fiance Corey a hopeful restart to their love, because despite his pains, Ronnie spoke so highly of his love for her; it was special and beautiful. I hope that whoever reads this is inspired.

I also want to remind everyone that as a contributing writer for Rochester Woman's Online Magazine: "Somethin' for the Sista's" section; I have a monthly column I produce. If you have not taken the chance to read issues January through August, you're missing out!! So please make a commitment to read my next article and let me know by using #MRGAYPATHEPAGEANTGURU on social media @GRomance0804 & @ThreeNamedWonder with the link to any of my articles. I have put blood and time into quality work for each reader. Plus Our Pennsylvania system has been heavily promoted throughout the magazine...so please do me the honor support my work. http://www.rochesterwomanonline.com/index.php/somethin-4-the-sistas-2/

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Gary Ariel Washington

Your reigning

Mr. Gay Pennsylvania America

2018-2019