Despite Threats & Intimidation Gay Couple To Marry Today

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Nine years ago Carl Trickey and James Crooks exchanged vows in a blessing ceremony at Centenary Queen Square United Church in Saint John.

Same-sex marriage was illegal in Canada but the United Church - Canada's largest Protestant denomination - had created a liturgy for blessing gay and lesbian couples.

Outside Centenary that hot summer day - August 10, 1996 an angry mob gathered to hurl insults at the couple when they emerged.