The remains of Matthew Shepard, whose death became an important symbol in the fight against homophobia — and whose name is on a key U.S. hate-crime law — will be interred at Washington National Cathedral later this month.
Shepard’s parents say they’re “proud and relieved to have a final resting place for Matthew’s ashes.”
“This is incredibly meaningful for our family and for everyone who has known him,” Judy and Dennis Shepard said in a statement emailed to NPR. “We’d been looking for just the right place to finally put Matt to rest, and we think this is the perfect fit and the perfect time.”
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