Community Awareness
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| section of mural at First and Grand Laramie, WY August 2019 |
Matthew Shepard, a University of Wyoming student, who was beaten, tortured and left to die near Laramie in October 1998 left a lasting impression on the community. Since that tragic event, the community of Laramie has focused on public awareness and tolerance.
So very sad, but so beautiful
ReplyDeleteI guess I am not very good at art interpretation because I don't really see the connection with the hands and fish. Sad about the young man.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sad and horrific event. I agree with Dee - our whole country needs to be reminded that tolerance is needed. Your community can be proud that they are choosing to keep awareness up front.
ReplyDeleteThat is just breathtaking. What a wonderful tribute.
ReplyDeleteAn interesting mural for sure, but I agree with the above comment, I can't see the connection between the hands and fish, but then, I don't understand a lot of modern art. So sad about the young student.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Betsy
I remember when that happened. Such a tragedy. I lived in a community some years back that had a Be Civilized campaign going on. (Now that I think about it, it definitely predated the current administration that doesn't see tolerant nor civilized overall.) I do love seeing all the murals you find. I keep an eye out but haven't had a lot of success finding them and capturing pictures.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful murals! Thanks for sharing them. Tolerance is needed more that ever now; will we ever learn?
ReplyDeleteWE were traveling with the kids and went in to Laramie for gas. I was so sad about that tragic murder. We still need more tolerance! We stayed near Kurt Gowdy state park in a beautiful home .
ReplyDeleteTolerance for all...what a thought.
ReplyDeleteEven tolerance for people who have different political views.
Wow, that would be beautiful.
Sad. The mural is beautiful.
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