In December 2009, a Missouri Highway Patrol trooper was killed when he was struck by an out of control vehicle while working in Eureka, Missouri. An honored officer, the trooper was a gay man and had been with his male partner for 15 years. This tragic story was made even worse by the fact that the State of Missouri refused to provide the fallen officer’s life partner with any benefits. In fact, the state issued a public statement that the … Continue Reading >