A TRIBUTE TO IAIN CLACHER

Yet another great loss has hit Queensland with the reports of the passing of Iain Clacher - Editor, Activist, Peace Maker and general all round intelligent thinking nice guy who worked within his community with a zealous passion.  Iain corrected wrongs, exposed truths and was truly passionate about his music.

His love of his work as an editor, photographer and his search for artistic individuality gained him the love, respect and friendship of all those he came in contact with. Iain will be sadly missed by the community which he gave so much to.

Iain was our mate our rival our motivation and a dear friend of QNews We will miss his cheeky comments, friendly ribbings and our sometimes drinking buddy.  Our deepest respect to all of Iain's friends, family and loved ones.

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Iain's funeral for family and close friends - 2pm Wednesday 21st January, Mt Gravatt Crematorium Chapel, Mt Gravatt.

There will also be a get together to celebrate Iain's life afterwards at the Sportsman Hotel, Spring Hill

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FAREWELL IAIN

Only days after the death of Erif Benham, the LGBT community was once again rocked by the news of the passing of long term Queensland Pride Editor, Iain Clacher. Iain, who had been a mainstay of the gay and lesbian press in Queensland since the Mid 90’s, was found in his home after suffering a major heart attack aged 43.

Iain, who first took the role as editor in 2001 was a staunch defender of gay and lesbian rights and battled endlessly in the fight for equality.
He was an activist, a journalist, a photographer, a peace maker and a dear friend of the entire Queensland GLBT community, whose strength, dedication, commitment and compassion will be sorely missed. Work colleague and friend Kieren Hunt was shocked and devastated by Iain’s loss.

“ He helped me settle down after I moved here, showed me around on weekends when I was feeling down, took me for drives down the coast or into the mountains and told me about Queensland’s history. “I’m not a big reader, but I always enjoyed reading Iain’s writing, and his photography was brilliant. He was such a great person to work with. He was so happy lately, he’d had a great Christmas and New Year, he was really having a great life and getting out and doing so much. He’ll be sorely missed,”

On top of his work in the gay community, Iain was also a valued member of the Brisbane music scene having continually played in numerous bands since the 1980’s. At time of press, Iain’s funeral was scheduled for 2pm Wed 20th January at Mt Gravatt Crematorium, Mt Gravatt Cemetery. Please check the Courier Mail for any changes.

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