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Christian recording artist to perform at rally supporting bullied gay youths

By Amelia Robinson | Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 01:14 PM

Nashville Christian GLBT recording artist Justin Ryan will perform Thursday during a candlelight vigil remembering lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youths who were lost to bullying.

“We are trying to honor those who have taken their own lives or lost their lives,” said Matt Grimm, president of the recently formed Dayton chapter of Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN).

The 8 p.m. vigil will be held at Courthouse Square in Dayton.

Ryan will perform three songs, including “I’ve Been There”.

The date was selected to recognize the anniversary of Tyler Clementi’s death.

The 18-year-old Rutgers University student jumped from a bridge to his death Sept. 22, 2010 after his roommate secretly broadcasted Clementi in an intimate experience with another man.

Grimm said area LGBTQ students need to know the community supports them and that bullying is wrong.

Ryan is currently on tour for his fourth album, “I’ve Been There” on Mosrite Records. The tour is inspired by the GLBT youth suicides provoked by bullying and rejection in recent years.

Ryan revealed his sexuality at 17 and was rejected by his friends, family and church members.

The Paducah, Ky., native survived a suicide attempt and later joined the Metropolitan Community Church of Paducah. He was encouraged by contemporary Christian songwriter Marsha Stevens-Pino.

Ryan will also perform a concert at 7 p.m. Friday at Eternal Joy MCC, 2382 Kennedy Ave, Dayton.

Visit www.facebook.com/GLSENDayton for more information on GLSEN’s Dayton chapter.

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