"Matty, I love you with all of my heart
I wish you only knew how much
You'll be happier with this brand new start
The world's hearts you have now touched.." - Megan Shepard

"Although Matthew Shepard was a college student, his attack is, unfortunately, representative of the continuum of violence and harassment faced by gay youth beginning in grade school."
Rea Carey

"Matthew was not only a member of our church family, but of our human community. He could have been our child. He was our brother." Right Rev. Frank Griswold

Hate crimes against LGBT people are on the rise. Find out what you can do