Yesterday was the twelfth anniversary of Matthew Shepard's death, which for a time seemed to galvanize the attention of the nation on the problem of homophobia. Perhaps the recent teen suicides will have a similar effect. Matthew's mother Judy Shepard speaks on this topic:
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It was a shame what happened to him. It is a shame when a life is snuffed out to early.
Ray
Just saw my eye doctor and he mentioned this to me too. Said it's been hard hearing about all the recent suicides too. He's straight but is ashamed of Texas for what's been happening lately to make kids feel there's other way out. Rest in peace, Matt.
At least straight people are hearing about these deaths, that's a step in the right direction.
Went to Laramie with a boyfriend/Wyo grad for Wyo homecoming. He showed me "the bar" where Matthew met his killers. What a sad little town. I live in Denver and there is a great big mural for Matthew on the side of a building by where I park. Think of him every day. Glad to find your blog )through Staricase Witch) I'm a Texan.
Welcome to the Blue Truck, AG. Glad to have you stop by and take a ride anytime.
A horrible anniversary that also includes the terrorist bombing in London.
May dear Matthew Sheppard rest in the peace he so truly deserves.
May Matthew Shepard and all those who have died because of hatred and prejudice, rest in peace. Just wanted to share that our community had a memorial service Saturday night for the 6 young men who recently took their own lives. I was inspired by the words of many of the speakers.
That's a wonderful thing, Mark, I hope it raised a lot of people's awareness to this evil that has gone on far too long and killed so many. It must stop. Now.
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