Dennis Shepard | |
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.jpg) Shepard during his visit to Sweden in December 2013 | |
| Born | |
| Alma mater | University of Wyoming |
| Occupation | Oil industry safety engineer |
| Spouse | Judy Shepard |
| Children | Matthew Shepard (1976–1998) Logan Shepard (b. 1981) |
Dennis Shepard is the father of Matthew Shepard, a 21-year-old student at University of Wyoming who was murdered in October 1998 in what became one of the most high-profiled cases highlighting hate crimes against LGBTQ people. He and his wife, Judy Shepard, are co-founders of the Matthew Shepard Foundation,[1] and advocate for LGBT rights. He has been an advocate for parental support of LGBT children both during Matthew's life and, very publicly, since Matthew's death. He and Judy continue to live and work in Casper.[2]
- ^ Becker, John M. (October 12, 2013). "In Memoriam: Matthew Shepard". Bilerico Project. Archived from the original on September 23, 2015. Retrieved October 20, 2013.
- ^ "Coast-to-Coast World Premiere Film Screening: Matt Shepard Is a Friend of Mine". Washington National Cathedral. 2013. Archived from the original on October 25, 2014. Retrieved October 20, 2013.