![]() John has been gone for two years and I will always remember those visits when I think of Pegasus. We walked in and I lost all sense of being self-conscious as we had a wonderful time. I was somewhat self conscious because it just wasn't me although I was miniskirt friendly. I remember one night I had on my first miniskirt (I wasn't out then) which friends have gifted to me after learning it was something I had never worn before. I first went to Pegasus with my departed friend John. It really is a testament to both our societal progress and the legacy of Pegasus that friends also report hanging out at other gay bars, most notably 5801 in Shadyside and Cattivo. I have countless heterosexual friends and acquaintances who have patronized the establishment. Pegasus is truly a treasured piece of Pittsburgh's LGBTQ history. “If he could have walked down the steps of Pegasus, he'd still be alive,” Mr. Teenager struggled to accept his homosexuality but wound up committing DeCecchis, who will never forget aġ7-year-old gay friend from his native Johnsonburg in Elk County. Place to stay temporarily if they had nowhere else to go, Mr. ![]() The Post-Gazette has published a lovely tribute to Pegasus, the landmark gay bar which closes this week.īesides its illustrious entertainment history, employees at PegasusĪlso served as an informal support group to young gays, offering them a
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