RETRO INDY

Retro Indy: Ryan White in photos

A high school that embraced Ryan White, shown in this 1988 file photo, after another school had tried to ban him was among the winners of an award for AIDS education from the Ryan White Foundation.
A high school that embraced Ryan White, shown in this 1988 file photo, after another school had tried to ban him was among the winners of an award for AIDS education from the Ryan White Foundation.
Associated Press
Ryan White looked like a typical 14-year-old resting in his Kokomo bedroom lined with the dozens of military items and G.I. Joes he collected. April 17, 1986
Ryan White looked like a typical 14-year-old resting in his Kokomo bedroom lined with the dozens of military items and G.I. Joes he collected. April 17, 1986
RICH MILLER
Ryan White, a native of Kokomo who later moved to Cicero, raised international awareness of the immune-system disease AIDS.
Ryan White, a native of Kokomo who later moved to Cicero, raised international awareness of the immune-system disease AIDS.
Gary Moore
Ryan White and his mom, Jeanne White-Ginder on April 21, 1986. ItÕs unclear if this photo ever appeared in the paper.
Ryan White and his mom, Jeanne White-Ginder on April 21, 1986. ItÕs unclear if this photo ever appeared in the paper.
FILE PHOTOS
Ryan White, flanked by his mother, Jeanne White, attends school on August 1985 (photo published on Aug. 16, 1985).
Ryan White, flanked by his mother, Jeanne White, attends school on August 1985 (photo published on Aug. 16, 1985).
AP/CHUCK ROBINSON
Ryan White with his mother Jeanne, taken in 1986.
Ryan White with his mother Jeanne, taken in 1986.
RICH MILLER
Jeanne White looks into the casket of her son Ryan White as Elton John looks on. April 11, 1990
Jeanne White looks into the casket of her son Ryan White as Elton John looks on. April 11, 1990
Jeff Atteberry
First lady Barbara Bush attended the funeral of Ryan White. April 11, 1990.
First lady Barbara Bush attended the funeral of Ryan White. April 11, 1990.
Jeff Atteberry Photo
Mourners file past the body of Ryan White. April 11, 1990
Mourners file past the body of Ryan White. April 11, 1990
JEFF ATTEBERRY
Elton John sings Skyline Pigeon toward the close of the funeral service for AIDS victim Ryan White.
Elton John sings Skyline Pigeon toward the close of the funeral service for AIDS victim Ryan White.
Jeff Atteberry Photo
Howie Long, Phil Donahue and Elton John were among the pallbearers for the funeral of Ryan White. April 11, 1990
Howie Long, Phil Donahue and Elton John were among the pallbearers for the funeral of Ryan White. April 11, 1990
Kelly Wilkinson
Howie Long (far left) and Michael Jackson (center) attend the graveside services of Ryan White. April 11, 1990
Howie Long (far left) and Michael Jackson (center) attend the graveside services of Ryan White. April 11, 1990
Mike Fender
A police escort leads hundreds of cars in the funeral procession of Ryan White to the cemetery. April 11, 1990
A police escort leads hundreds of cars in the funeral procession of Ryan White to the cemetery. April 11, 1990
BUD BERRY
Elton John performs as part of Farm Aid on April 7, 1990, at the Hoosier Dome. John dedicated his performance to AIDS patient Ryan White.
Elton John performs as part of Farm Aid on April 7, 1990, at the Hoosier Dome. John dedicated his performance to AIDS patient Ryan White.
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