Darren Manzella

Darren Manzella
Born(1977-08-08)August 8, 1977
DiedAugust 29, 2013(2013-08-29) (aged 36)
Pittsford, New York, US
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Medical Liaison, United States Army
Known forOpenly gay in the United States Army despite DADT policy
SpouseJavier Lapeira (m. 2013)

Darren Manzella (August 8, 1977 – August 29, 2013) was a United States Army Sergeant, Army medic and gay activist from Portland, New York, who was discharged under the Don't ask, don't tell policy.[1][2] Manzella served in Iraq and Kuwait, and was stationed in Fort Hood, Texas.[3]

  1. ^ Military takes no action against gay medic from Chautauqua County, The Buffalo News, by Lindsey McPherson, January 4, 2008, retrieved January 4, 2008
  2. ^ 60 Minutes with Darren Manzella, by Steve Ralls, December 13, 2007, retrieved February 4, 2008
  3. ^ Soldier: Policy on Gays May Be Shifting[permanent dead link], By Suzanna Gamoa, Associated Press, January 8, 2008, retrieved February 4, 2008[dead link]