Matthew Shepard would have been 35 today

dsc

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Thu Dec-01-11 06:36 PM
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Matthew Shepard would have been 35 today

It is hard for me to believe that. He looked so young in all the pictures to think of him as 35 is impossible. Such a sad waste, I wonder where he would be if he were alive today. Would he be married, would he have kids? Would he have run for office? He wound up changing the world but not, sadly, with his career but instead with his untimely death. Gays are a little safer thanks to him.

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polichick

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Thu Dec-01-11 06:38 PM
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1. Sometimes I think certain people come to this earth for a short time to do big things.

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Pab Sungenis

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Thu Dec-01-11 06:42 PM
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2. I've always believed in the catalyst theory.

Some people are put here not to change the world, not directly with their actions but through their influence on others.

That's Matthew.

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polichick

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Thu Dec-01-11 06:45 PM
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3. Agreed - that's Matthew. Still makes me cry to think of what was done to him.

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Rowdyboy

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Thu Dec-01-11 06:55 PM
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4. As he matured, I believe he would habve become an awesome man....

Another tragedy that will haunt us all.

Thoughts and prayers to his parents.

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William769

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Thu Dec-01-11 06:56 PM
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5. I still cannot bear to watch the movie about him.

I remember oh so well when it happened I just can;t make myself do that.

I refuse to post any of the subject matter I sully this thread, but if you want a peek into the mind of one of the animals read this. http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/33074488/ns/today-entertainment/t/laramie-sequel-gives-voice-shepards-killer/

Recommended.

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RKP5637

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Thu Dec-01-11 07:07 PM
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6. I feel so sad when I think about him, he was so young and vibrant to have

his life end like that.

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beyurslf

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Fri Dec-02-11 12:13 AM
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7. His mother's book was very touching if you have had the chance to read it.

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