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posthumously honored Cray as a "Champion of Change" for his contributions to LGBTQ health. In 2014, the
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Cray participated in an event at the White House to celebrate the enrollment of more than 8 million people into health insurance following the implementation of the
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who played the drums, clarinet, keyboard and trombone. Cray was student director of the school concert band and a recipient of the
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Class of 2004. In addition to achieving high marks academically, he was a
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support post-secondary opportunities for LGBTQ youth in
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