I wish to thank Chief James Holman and the City of Pittsburgh's Emergency Medical Services, River Rescue Unit, for the professionalism and respect they showed Rebecca Hare as they rescued her from the cold river on Feb. 7 (
"Divers pluck woman from flooded Downtown basement," Feb. 8 and PghTrib.com).
It makes me proud to live in Pittsburgh.
This is a stark contrast to other cities, where the treatment of transgender people has been horrendous. This is another sign of the support the city has toward its lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender population.
However, I was disappointed with the news media's reporting of this incident. Their reference to Ms. Hare as a man was a blatant form of disrespect to her and to the transgender men and women living in Pittsburgh.
The only reporting agency that showed some respect was the Trib, and for that I do thank you.
Emilia Lombardi
Swissvale
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