#MatthewShepard's
In 2018, #BishopBudde played an important role in LGBTQ+ history; she oversaw the interment of #MatthewShepard’s remains at the #NationalCathedral. Shepard was murdered in 1998, but his parents held onto his ashes for 20 years fearing his gravesite might be vandalized.

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January 25, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Everyone is free to come to Pride, the police will deal with any incitement against peaceful attendees.

Back in 1998 Rev #FredPhelps (may his flames never falter) & his assorted #GodHatesFags horrors, came to brutally murdered #MatthewShepard's funeral. Our Angels blocked their hate from view.
December 17, 2024 at 7:50 PM
Today would've been #MatthewShepard's 49th Birthday. While we remember those we lost to AIDS, we do not forget those we lost to hate.
December 1, 2025 at 5:31 PM