VIDEO:  Matthew Shepard Remembered
 
 
An interview with Matt Shepard's mom, Judy, about Matt's life, death, and the incredible aftermath of a small town boy who captured the heart of a nation
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trevorFmartin 380 days ago
This is pretty powerful. Hard to believe a decade has passed since.
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