Telling Sakia's Story

[Natasha]

Telling Sakia's Story

http://www.bilerico.com/2008/10/telling_their_stories_for_them_telling_o.php
Cathy Renna
October 8, 2008 12:00 PM

I have spent the last month working with reporters who are re-telling the story of Matthew Shepard's murder. Which, on some level, makes sense. A college student at an event where Judy Shepard spoke this past Monday said to me afterwards "You know, I was eight when this happened." It reminds me that his story must be re-told. And this is what Judy and her family have done for the last decade. She has spoken to over one million people, transforming her grief to action with her story. Her main messages: get active, get involved, tell your story. She is a hero, a friend and an inspiration.