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For 20 years, the ashes of Matthew Shepard have not been laid to rest.
Mourners flocked to his funeral that year in Casper, Wyo., but there were also some protesters, carrying derogatory signs. Mr. Shepard’s parents worried that if they chose a final resting place for their son, it would be at risk of desecration.
Now they have found a safe place. On Oct. 26, Mr. Shepard will be interred at the Washington National Cathedral, the neo-Gothic, Episcopal house of worship that is a fixture of American politics and religion.

Matthew Shepard Will Be Interred at the Washington National Cathedral, 20 Years After His Death - The New York Times