Ohio man who challenged gay marriage ban dies
CINCINNATI (AP) — John Arthur, who with his longtime partner helped lead a legal challenge to Ohio's ban on gay marriage, died early Tuesday, his attorney and a funeral home director said. He was 48.
With Arthur terminally ill from Lou Gehrig's disease, he and James Obergefell, 47, flew to Maryland in June to marry after more than 20 years together. They then then sued in federal court in Cincinnati for recognition of their marriage in Ohio so they could be buried next to each other in Arthur's family plot, which only allows decedents and spouses.
"Their love is a model for all of us," attorney Al Gerhardstein said, praising Arthur for fighting in his last days for the rights of all same-sex couples.
"Part of John's legacy will be the difference he has already made in the struggle for marriage equality," Gerhardstein said.
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Thank you for fighting for us! 
So many loving photos of John and Jim together and of their marriage on an airport tarmac. We will never forget their love and courage but let us not forget the haters who poured their monies and energies into banning same-sex marriage in Ohio -- "Citizens for Community Values: http://www.ccv.org/
Make no mistake, folks. These people are still fighting against gay marriage and gay rights in Ohio. Navigate their site and you'll see they are still actively campaigning their hate.
Here's an article about that group and FreedomOhio, seeking marriage equality:
http://www.columbusmonthly.com/June-2013/The-Big-Push-Gay-Marriage-in-Ohio/
