Former Congressman Patrick Murphy (center) meets and greets LGBT and ally Philadelphians Tuesday night at a celebration at Tabu to herald the end of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. ” About 200 turned out to toast the lifting of the 18-year-old ban on openly gay servicemembers and raise a glass to Murphy, who spearheaded the legislative effort to repeal the law. Congress approved Murphy’s measure in December, and Obama and military leaders signed off on the repeal this summer, with its final demise coming at 12:01 a.m. Sept. 20. Photo: Scott Drake
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