Terry was diagnosed in 1988, just before he moved to Miami with his partner of 24 years, Dann Schultz. The Nolans rallied. After you spend about two minutes with any of them, you can't imagine they'd do anything else. Relentless killer Kate, who flew to Florida 15 times last year, has enough frequent flier miles and peanuts to open her own airline. Danny, who's now 7 and lives in Muncie, Ind., called his uncle every time he was allowed.
Somebody get pregnant.
But no matter how strong your resolve, how loving your family, how devout your prayers, this is one disease that eventually kills you. Terry went down the aisle of St. William Church one last time, carried by his six brothers and sisters. Phyllis, stronger all along than anybody thought she'd be, walked behind her son's casket with Dann Schultz. Dann read a letter from Terry. The Nolans will gather again Saturday.