Matthew Shepard's Story

[@joeyshuny5]

You are safe now Matthew. You will always be loved and never forgotten. Nobody will ever hurt you again. RIP Sweetie.

[@jermainebrixton7559]

I guess it is pretty randomly asking but do anyone know a good site to watch newly released series online ?

[@knoxjeffrey5185]

@Jermaine Brixton I watch on FlixZone. You can find it by googling =)

[@e.m.5868]

This made me cry 😢

[@MattShepardFDN]

Thank you for the note, Nicky. Take this opportunity to share Matthew's story with someone you know because his story has to ability to change hearts and minds.

[@EinsteinAndWatson]

I still cry every time I see his beautiful face. He must have been so alone and scared. I think we all wish we could have saved him. Thank you Shepard family for all you do each and every day. Love.

[@vaslav030547]

So many of us still cry. I am crying now.

[@brooke80448]

I wish I wish there to save him

[@elephantdanceparty7917]

Same 😭

[@MattShepardFDN]

Steward, thank you very much for these kind words. Knowing the impact that Matt's story has had on your life, imagine the impact it could have on the lives of your family and friends. Chalenge yourself to tell Matt's story and why it is so powerful to you to three friends this weekend.

[@ashleymclain914]

I was nearly 12 years old when Matthew was brutally murdered. I am a straight woman, even as a small child I couldn't grasp why anyone would hurt someone else for being who they are. I cried to my mother begging her to explain to me why someone would do this. Every single Time I see Matthews handsome face it brings back those same feelings of confusion. How could anyone be so cruel?

[@superstubes]

Touching....God Bless you Matt. You'll never be forgotten.

[@edp-xo1on]

Didn't age well

[@ronstultjens4516]

His death makes me sad and cry every time, what his mum and dad have achieved so far with de MattewhShepardFoundation makes me feel good. Never forget Matt.

[@paerki]

I’m lighting a candle to honor the legacy of Matthew Shepard, and I light one for peace, strength and endurance. I’m also lighting one for hope because that’s all I have left, and for me that’s good enough.

[@josephmillraney361]

I clicked on the like but as I cry. Matt means so much to me because I came out just days before I heard about him. I cried so hard that my family worried about me. Through my tears I kept asking 'why?' 'why?' Why would anybody do that a young gay man? Why would anybody do that to anybody? All these years latter, I still cry my eyes out for Matt. Actually, am crying now. God bless his sweet memory!

[@Senneth1]

Every time I see or read something related to Matthew, it just breaks my heart. The Laramie project and the incident are still so relevant today. Never forgotten. RIP Matthew Shepard xxx

[@paulantoniou759]

May you rest in peace Mathew!😞😞😞🙏🙏🙏😞😞😞

[@brittanywarren8151]

To know he could have still been alive to this day, maybe even happily married to a husband. FREELY! Breaks my heart ! R.I.P Matt Shepard 🌈

[@stevefreedman470]

When I think of the brutality and the injustice of what happened to you sweetheart my heart lies very heavy inside me. Until this world and the government at large agree that hate and intolerance do not belong in our lives we will continue to fight the good fight to keep your memory alive. May the Lord bless you and keep you and you are loved and missed by millions. Forever our hero! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@brooke80448]

As a mother to a beautiful 17 year old gay young man…I can’t even tell you how bad I feel Matthew and his parents. There’s no words 😢

[@paerki]

It's essential we remember. We’ve come so far, but there is much more to do - so much more. However, all must be done with civility. Now, more than ever, we must extend the hand of equality to our friends, neighbors, coworkers and many others, regardless of gender, color of skin, creed, religion or sexual orientation.

[@aleclim5506]

It's been more then 20 yrs ago. But I still cry when I hear this story. It's heartbreaking... I hope there is no pains and no tears for Matthew in the heaven. RIP

[@envys2439]

Rest in peace Matthew,you will be gone but not forgotten you are safe now.

[@spartakist357]

May Matthew watch over Y'all till you meet again.

[@briancai1506]

Hearts and prayers go out to the Mathew's family and his friends. We will make this world a better place.

[@fergiesno1fan]

Only just came across this story ,how sad ,how could this occur R.I.P Matthew Shepard , BIG LOVE -GOD BLESS ALL THE SHEPARD FAMILY AND BIG RESPECT TO THE FOUNDATION

[@darlastrange]

This brought tears to my eyes with the tragedy of a life lost for such absolutely despicable reasons and the beauty and tenacity of the people working to change the world in a way that makes those reasons and those hateful feelings not have a place in to anymore. I don't really have words, but I wish all the people involved in this cause the utmost for them to succeed.

[@ibstoo2]

RIP=Rest In Paradise Matt. I've never forgotten about you or your story since I first heard about it. It's something that I keep close to my heart. It doesn't matter what book I read, or which movie I watch, it without fail brings me to tears. You have somehow been a constant in my life and I am thankful to have you in my mind and heart as a reminder to not hate. The world is a better place because you and your family are a part of it. June 27, 2013 Was a day for Matt and all gay people.

[@ndog2005]

watching this, tears starting to show, Horrible that so called people can be so full of hate to take a life .... Life is to be cherish, not take. I admire Matt's Parents..

[@Cole-lg5eu]

I hope whenever Mathew is right now he is loved, happy, and safe. Rip: Mathew Shepherd

[@channonchristian6290]

This story is so sad. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

[@jourellelane1686]

RIP I Miss you love you Matthew Sheppard

[@brandwynn4evr]

matthew you are my hero, may you rest in piece, i know ur in heaven looking down over your family

[@brianfender8649]

Very touching tribute and reminder.

[@annabryant8890]

So absolutely heartbreaking. I remember when this occurred. It affected me on such a profound level. I like, the family, will never understand how someone can choose to hate another individual or another group so much that it resorts to this. Thank you for sharing your story. His death influenced so many people. I don't think that anyone from my generation will ever forget what happened.

[@karenwedemire6093]

Rest in peace Matthew Shepard I will never forget. My niece is lesbian a I'm so proud of her.

[@paerki]

No longer must we “pretend” to work together, but truly work together for the greater good if we are to accomplish the larger tasks at hand, which is eradicating hate from the world. Here’s to keeping hope alive - in every facet of life.

[@Rara_7474]

Matthew you & your family will forever remain in our heart's.

[@MattShepardFDN]

We certainly hope so but the work is hard and we will not stop until we are done.

[@sparksers4355]

Hello watching 7 years later

[@marian3516]

Watching and crying in October 2024. I live in Montana and this still breaks my heart. God bless you, family and friends.

[@HandsumMuscle]

You are so missed Matthew, RIP sweet beautiful prince!

[@iambeautenow5874]

The sickness of our humanity. You don't have to agree with anyone's lifestyle but to violently kill someone because they are gay??? Or just different??? My heart breaks!! Cowards..

[@tenderpawsm473]

It isn't a lifeSTYLE, it's a life.

[@erikbunty2016]

Certain people tell us we have to agree with or we have closed opinions.

[@theali8oras274]

@@erikbunty2016 somw things are not matters where you get a say

[@jakotelephone]

Rest in Peace Mathew Shepard

[@nickym110]

tears are pouring from my eyes :'( RIP

[@alex8pearl]

I will never forget when I saw and heard about Matthew,Those who say it was not a hate crime are NOT TELLING THE TRUTH>Why Hate and not love

[@lyndsaysrebornnurseryoffib4241]

Rest In Peace Matthew Shepard Nobody can hurt you now! #stopgayhate #stopbullyingnow

[@lennonwood375]

Omg I’m learning about this in school at the minute this literally makes me want to cry so much as I can relate to him I’m bisexual and I think to myself what if that happened to me i feel so sorry for his parents it’s so horrible what happened 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@rhodry69]

So disturbingly sad how a human being can do this to another human being. It still brings tears to my eyes when I think how alone & afraid he was.

[@jedispeak2k]

MattShepardFDN Thank you for sharing this video. I remember the news as a Soldier..I remembered the trial and the shock, the anger and no one knows what His Parents or those who knew him best, endured. The LGBT community, this nation will not forget Matthew. #EraseTheHate

[@jackf1841]

Thinking of Matthew. Every. Single. Day. Since 1998. In 2000, my country Belgium became the second country in the world to legalise same-sex marriage and has become one of the most gay friendly countries in the world. Progress is on its way. It's unstoppable. Thinking of you, Matthew. Wish you were here.

[@cathy5070]

Love for ALL!

[@marian3516]

You are missed Matthew. October 9, 2024 from Montana.

[@MegaHorror2]

I've been reading and watching a lot about Matt's story lately. It makes me sad. Seeing pictures of him and hearing all the good things people say about him make me feel like I lost a lifelong friend. I actually came out as gay to my family about a month ago as a tribute to him. I felt since he died for his sexuality it wasn't right for me to hide mine as though it's something to be ashamed of.

[@erikbunty2016]

I will say that, we as fallible humans, don't really need to learn how to hate. It comes naturally, given our inherent propensity to choose evil. We need to learn how to love and teach others to do the same. I will admit that I struggle with anger and hate at different times, for circumstances known to a select few.

[@jackberreth1590]

may Matt’s soul Rest In Peace :(

[@SunshineT-j1k]

I will NEVER forget this day. & how so many OTHERS wanted to HELP a CHILD… LIKE MICHAEL JACKSON, & with Ryan White 🙏🏾🫶🏾⛓️‍💥✊🏾🌞

[@RandyR]

No one deserves to endure this. I have had a sexual identity issue since I was 13 and have been attacked. I am married to a female but still unknown. No place for hatred, homophobia or intolerance. Love is love! I have also known others who have been attacked. No More

[@MattShepardFDN]

Linda, I am not quite sure what you mean. If you have any questions about Matthew, the Matthew Shepard Foundation or the work of MSF, please email info (at) MatthewShepard (dot) org.

[@shivammittal6616]

It's a debated question that what led to the poor fate of Matthew: drugs, flirting, or just his sexuality. Nonetheless, this was a very inhumane incident which makes me feel very sad. Best of luck to MattShepardFDN.

[@blue0152]

What happened to Matthew was so disgusting the it made my stomach feel uneasy, it's sad to know that he could have still of been living to this day. Why a monster could do this to someone is unfathomable.

[@pamelabaines]

R.I.p matt

[@Jeff-si8uv]

Love ❤️ you MATT

[@BuddyNovinski]

Had we the internet in 1955, Emmett Till would also be in the same situation against segregation and racism. Consequently, his murder personified the changes happening in the United States at the time (the massive migration of the descendants of slaves out of the South, where they could not vote, to the large cities of the North, where they could vote). It spurred the first civil rights act in 1957, which laid the foundation of the ones in 1964 and 1965.

[@mickeladams2548]

This story once again illustrates the horrific acts of homophobics and the innocence of a young hopeful boy; who suffered this disgusting violence. WHY? This boy will live on forever, because LOVE conquers the stupidity and idiocy of this narrow mindedness! Dear Matthew; i hope you'll rest in peace and in our hearts forever; LOVE to his parents, family and friends, from Holland!❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@ndog2005]

2019, Never forgot, the torture Matthew had to go thru, did not deserved..

[@maxence8921]

🙋‍♂️🇨🇵ou peut on trouver le dvd du film s'il vous plaît ❤

[@MiguelAngel-ni2rk]

Veanlo ahi, pobre niño, sollozando solito muriendo sangrando vivamente sangrando por todas sus arterias. niño-angel niño dolorido hay manos gigantes que te acunan vuela siempre, niño de flores de vertientes que te nutren vuela siempre en todos los latidos.

[@adamdranicki4806]

Juz teraz jest w krolestwie niebieskim. Jego zadaniem na ziemi bylo otworzyc droge wielu ludziom.

[@Jeff-si8uv]

Soo sorry 😢

[@lindasherman1491]

where is the story in segments of the story of Matthew's life and horrific death

[@NickSturtz]

Your comment shows what kind of person you really are...

[@MissBrygge9000]

Thank God my parents raised me as a good person who is bale to accept people for who they are.. People who hide behind God in these hate for gays dishonor the true meaning of believing in something! If they believe gay people goes to hell send me there aswell because that would be a place where people could belong and heaven would be filled with close minded people who hide behind their hate..

[@roliveolivieri]

TO MY GAY FRIENDS AND EVERYONE---ALWAYS BE STRONG AND ALWAYS LOVE YOURSELF!!! :) :) :) October 10, 2012 at 9:05 AM I would like to tell every single gay person and everyone in the United States and in the world, be STRONG! There is nothing wrong with you, it is them--- The small minority of mis-informed people who are listening to powerful political bigots who want to keep their cash flow going by hate. They do this by mis-interpreting the True God of Love. These people are Focus on the Family, The Family Research Council and others. Please educate everyone you know always about these religious radicals. The True God is about love, compassion and helping others, not a hateful God that they should not be preaching to and about!

[@quezthegreat]

I really hate gays and I don’t know why

[@bl0odtea]

@@quezthegreat what!? why!?

[@bl0odtea]

@@quezthegreat we literally do nothing to you.

[@cashysnake]

@@quezthegreat It’s a good thing they are still human

[@quezthegreat]

@@cashysnake im a changed man

[@MISSLOVELY_REE]

No more hurt sweet innocent Matthew why these demons existed in 1998

[@bathtubfairycotton5736]

There's a reason they were named Shepard- they used their sons awful murder to Shepard in a new dawn for accepting and loving people for who they are not to just linger at our differences and tolerate them by looking the other way.

[@YomstaNation]

Trying really hard not to cry at work...

[@sairakhadaroo6625]

r.I.p.

[@marian3516]

Thank you President Obama.

[@P99AT]

Luckily, the WBC hasn't found this video.

[@tenderpawsm473]

Uggh. They're almost as wretched as the perpetrators.

[@mrAZcardinal]

Can't stop crying. :'( Homophobes! UGH!!!

[@marvolomethod]

dont even mention them on this comment board

[@jadeharris9718]

WTF WHO WOULD DO SUCH A THING JUST BECAUSE THER GAY don't mean that they have to do that like it's normal to be gay and if u have a friend that is telling you not to be gay don't licing to them just stop being there friend and do Wat ever u want to do its not up to no one else it's your choice to be

[@elegastaanval]

by the time i am an old man, people will look back on the gay rights movement the same way we view the civil rights movement.

[@Sistermedusa1986]

I Can't Stand to watch this it's too painful maybe if I was straight it wouldn't bother me so much

[@Trashfished]

I hope those 2 guys that killed that poor Shepherd boy got at least a week in jail.

[@JackkMcCluskey]

They got life in prison

[@Trashfished]

Jack McCluskey Well I hope they learnt their lesson not to kill people even if they are Hermasexucles.

[@kaibrothers4210]

Yo that mess up man there is noting wrong with being gay they had no reasons no reason at all to do that to him

[@id0gss]

stuff like this makes me scared to tell others my sexuality ughh

[@richardcrooks9149]

This is so disgusting and the city of Laramie, WY should do something in his memory or are all the citizens bigots.

[@maxence8921]

Qui cause français ? 🙋‍♂️🇨🇵❤🏳️‍🌈

[@jackstrippin6143]

Matt was awkward? I always thought he looked kind of like a model. I think there's much more to this story than the original version of it, though. When I go back and read and listen to everything from '98 until now, I see a different story unraveling -- one that makes me think of Edward Norton's line after he destroys the blond kid's face in Fight Club.

[@vaslav030547]

Why is Henderson on KZbin? They were supposed to have no communication with the media what so ever! His phoney video is a disgrace!

[@Nomad]

Lol good

[@trevonmartin4523]

Would it have mattered if he was straight? I bet not.