A memorial in Canandaigua marked what would have been the 25th birthday of Sam Nordquist, a transgender man from Minnesota who was tortured and killed earlier this year, according to WROC. Loved ones gathered near the site of the crime to release doves in his memory.
Organized by local resident Patricia Tillotson, the ceremony aimed to offer comfort and highlight community support. She created a memorial at Lakefront Park and has been writing poetry to honor Nordquist’s legacy of peace and love.
Seven people, including Precious Arzuaga, have been charged in the murder, which took place at a nearby motel. All defendants pleaded not guilty and are due back in court in September.
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