Joe Biden had this to say on the 25th anniversary of the murder of Matthew Shepard
statement from President Joe Biden to mark the anniversary.“Twenty-five years ago today, Matthew Shepard lost his life to a brutal act of hate and violence that shocked our nation and the world.
The week prior, Matthew had been viciously attacked in a horrific anti-gay hate crime and left to die – simply for being himself.“Matthew’s tragic and senseless murder shook the conscience of the American people.
And his courageous parents, Judy and Dennis Shepard, turned Matthew’s memory into a movement, galvanizing millions of people to combat the scourge of anti-LGBTQI+ hate and violence in America.Twenty-five years ago today, Matthew Shepard lost his life to a brutal act of anti-gay hate and violence simply for being himself.His murder shook the conscience of the American people.
And his courageous parents, Judy and Dennis Shepard, turned Matthew’s memory into a…“As Vice President, I had the honor of helping to enact the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr.
