HISTORY COMMUNITY CULTURE
Matthew Shepard Memorial Events
Pensacola, Florida • 1998
This gallery documents Pensacola's response to the murder of Matthew Shepard in 1998. The collection includes photographs from a community fundraiser held at Emerald City and a candlelight memorial held at Bayview Park. These events brought together members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies in remembrance and support.
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Candlelight Memorial at Bayview Park
Community Fundraiser at Emerald City
Collection Information
Date: October 1998
Location: Bayfront Park, Pensacola, Florida
Collection Type: Event Photography
Subject: Matthew Shepard Candlelight Memorial, Community Fundraiser, Emerald City
Notable Participants: Susan Frishkorn, Holy Cross MCC Choir
Photographer: Rick Cusimano
Courtesy Of: Emma Jones Society Archives
Copyright: © 2026 Emma Jones Society. Images may not be reproduced without permission.
Image Count: 25