Sixteen Years After Her Son's Death, Judy Shepard Celebrates Marriage Equality In Wyoming

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As same-sex marriages begin in Wyoming this week, Judy Shepard speaks to BuzzFeed News about the changes that have occurred since she lost her son, Matthew Shepard, to a hate crime.

On the night of October 6th, 1998, a 21-year-old gay college student named Matthew Shepard was attacked and left for dead in Laramie, Wyoming.

On the night of October 6th, 1998, a 21-year-old gay college student named Matthew Shepard was attacked and left for dead in Laramie, Wyoming.

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BuzzFeed news spoke with Judy Shepard to hear her own take on the historical moment, which she said brought up many memories.

BuzzFeed news spoke with Judy Shepard to hear her own take on the historical moment, which she said brought up many memories.

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"I had had a conversation with Matt in 1998 and he asked me if I thought it would ever happen – if marriage equality would come to Wyoming. I thought: In my lifetime? No. But I thought he would see it in his. It turned out to be the complete opposite," said Shepard.

She also stressed her concern over citizens of Wyoming becoming complacent with this victory. "You can still be fired in Wyoming for being gay. Adoption is still an issue and housing is still an issue, we still have a lot of work to do!"


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10/22/2014, 15:12

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10/22/2014, 14:52