Thank You, Dr. Fauci, for All You’ve Done — So Far!
One of the great things that comes along with writing for The Advocate is the opportunity to speak with some amazing people WHO cross many different thresholds — entertainers, politicians, health care providers, activists, religious leaders, authors, filmmakers, everyday heroes, and so many others from various walks of life.And not to be biased, since the hundreds of people I’ve spoken with have made a personal impact, but very few of my interactions come close to the opportunity to get to know Dr.
Anthony Fauci. He goes beyond being an American treasure; he’s a global influencer. His achievements and dedication to the advancement of treatments and possible cures for AIDS, and his efforts in other areas, are second to none.In 2008, way before COVID-19 made Dr.
Fauci the most trusted physician in America, Republican President George W. Bush awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award in the United States, for his work on the AIDS relief program President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.
In the 14 years since that time, Dr. Fauci has become iconic. There may never be a physician in our lifetime and beyond who has made such an indelible mark in American history.This isn’t hyperbole or meant as some sort of glorification; it’s just a matter of fact.
