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On this day, October 12, 1998, Matthew Shepard died.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/October_12• 1998 – Matthew Shepard, a gay student at University of Wyoming, dies five days after he was beaten outside of Laramie.
Thu Oct 12, 2023: On this day, October 12, 1998, Matthew Shepard died.
Wed Oct 12, 2022: On this day, October 12, 1998, Matthew Shepard died.
Tue Oct 13, 2020: On October 12, 1998, Matthew Shepard died.
Hat tip, Lazycrockett, at Joe.My.God.
Today my heart is with Judy, who continues to fight for a better world for all of our children Red heart
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