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Ocelot II

(130,678 posts)
Thu Jan 8, 2026, 04:44 PM Jan 2026

I went to a memorial service for Rene Good at the scene of her murder today.

It was held by an organization of local clergy of all faiths and denominations (I know one of them, a Lutheran pastor), and there was a good-sized crowd. From their various faith perspectives the speakers discussed nonviolent resistance and the need to stay and work together, and avoid reactions that would provoke violence - it was actually pretty uplifting and made me feel a little less despair on account of the dark cloud over this city. A Somali man was giving away fresh hot samosas. Some photos:



This dinosaur has been on this property for years; I always get a kick out of it when I drive by.














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I went to a memorial service for Rene Good at the scene of her murder today. (Original Post) Ocelot II Jan 2026 OP
thank you Skittles Jan 2026 #1
Me, too, Skittles! hamsterjill Jan 2026 #9
Thanks for your summary and pic's MustLoveBeagles Jan 2026 #2
Thank you, Ocelot. sheshe2 Jan 2026 #3
Thank you. betsuni Jan 2026 #4
Thank you, Ocelot. brer cat Jan 2026 #5
Thank you. Solly Mack Jan 2026 #6
Thank you! 2naSalit Jan 2026 #7
Thank you Ocelot irisblue Jan 2026 #8
Very touching to see the photos lindalou65 Jan 2026 #10
Appreciate your sharing the experience. hamsterjill Jan 2026 #11
Awesome popsdenver Jan 2026 #12
Thank you, Ocelot II. MIButterfly Jan 2026 #13
Thanks for sharing their messages jmbar2 Jan 2026 #14
They've been waiting for the victims to start the trouble. SupportSanity Jan 2026 #17
Thank you snacker Jan 2026 #15
Thanks for representing DU. Question: Do you think ICE will pull back, or will they continue their reign of terror there NBachers Jan 2026 #16
Doesn't everyone know a Lutheran Pastor in Minnesota? progressoid Jan 2026 #18
Yeah, it's crawling with them. Ocelot II Jan 2026 #19
Thanks so much. Hugin Jan 2026 #20
Thank You Kaleva Jan 2026 #21
Awesome. Thank you for sharing and attending! mysteryowl Jan 2026 #22
Great report. Happy you and the others are safe. multigraincracker Jan 2026 #23
I'm so glad you were there, Ocelot... Cha Jan 2026 #24
Thank you for the on the scene report. surfered Jan 2026 #25
Thank you for attending. greatauntoftriplets Jan 2026 #26
Rene is us and you are us berniesandersmittens Jan 2026 #27
Thanks for going Warpy Jan 2026 #28
Thank you UpInArms Jan 2026 #29
Ty for sharing SheltieLover Jan 2026 #30
Must have been sad. Maine Abu El Banat Jan 2026 #31
K & R SunSeeker Jan 2026 #32
Thank you cate94 Jan 2026 #33
Thank You Deep State Witch Jan 2026 #34
There is a great comfort in community Attilatheblond Jan 2026 #35
Thank you Ocelot for the photos.❤️ lucca18 Jan 2026 #36
Great Beringia Jan 2026 #37
Thank you Ocelot Ii. 🧡 Good pics. Wish I could have been there. Clouds Passing Jan 2026 #38
Thank you. The clergy picture is our modern day Norman Rockwell. DaBronx Jan 2026 #39
Thank you, Ocelot II wendyb-NC Jan 2026 #40
Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 9 #41
Thanks Playingmantis Jan 9 #42
Thanks for posting. Martin68 Jan 9 #43
Thank you, Ocelot. BobTheSubgenius Jan 10 #44

Skittles

(171,875 posts)
1. thank you
Thu Jan 8, 2026, 04:48 PM
Jan 2026

btw, I saw that dinosaur in the background of a news pic and wondered what it was.

hamsterjill

(17,606 posts)
11. Appreciate your sharing the experience.
Thu Jan 8, 2026, 05:59 PM
Jan 2026

Glad you went, and glad you felt positive afterwards. Gives me a little hope always.

May Rene rest in peace. [I've seen the name written two different ways, and I would like to get it correct. Is it "Rene" or "Renee"?]

popsdenver

(2,341 posts)
12. Awesome
Thu Jan 8, 2026, 06:04 PM
Jan 2026

There should be HUGE demonstrations across every large city in America today..........

And the "never say anything Dem Senators and House members" should be screaming from the rooftops in front of those demonstrating to draw attention to all the continuing corrupt shit by Trump/Republican's CABAL's actions.........

These Dems seem to hang back, in hopes they can win a few of the MAGAots votes, when in reality, they will NEVER get their votes anyways........

Colorado only knows this too well with Hickenlooper, Bennett, and DeGette...............We have suddenly started hearing a token amount from Bennett, now that he is running for Governor....Of course, if he loses, he gets to keep his job as U.S. Senator.
The Dems, certainly don't need ANY Senator resigning at this point in time, (unless for actual family or health reasons)..Same with the House members......

Along with Trump and his CABAL....the Republican's in the U.S. House and U.S. Senate have many/most of them tearing away at us daily with almost no opposition, (with only a precious few dems speaking out).... as far as I am concerned......

jmbar2

(8,021 posts)
14. Thanks for sharing their messages
Thu Jan 8, 2026, 06:07 PM
Jan 2026

Part of me is shocked that no one has opened fire on ICE agents, especially since gun violence is so rampant. It's good to be reminded that they are looking for ways to escalate the oppression. I feel helpless not being able to think of a way to help stop this dangerous slide into tyranny.

NBachers

(19,452 posts)
16. Thanks for representing DU. Question: Do you think ICE will pull back, or will they continue their reign of terror there
Thu Jan 8, 2026, 06:31 PM
Jan 2026

progressoid

(53,214 posts)
18. Doesn't everyone know a Lutheran Pastor in Minnesota?
Thu Jan 8, 2026, 06:33 PM
Jan 2026
Just kidding.

I just realized that I know a Lutheran Pastor in Minnesota too!

Thanks for the pics. Now I want a hot samosa.

Cha

(319,264 posts)
24. I'm so glad you were there, Ocelot...
Thu Jan 8, 2026, 06:52 PM
Jan 2026

I'm crying again.. 🌺🌻🌸🕯️🕊️💜

Mahalo and for the photos 💜

Warpy

(114,620 posts)
28. Thanks for going
Thu Jan 8, 2026, 07:02 PM
Jan 2026

It looks like there was a good turnout.

I hope this is a turning point of some kind. It's obvious that the coverup has already started and we know the worse the crime, the worse the coverup is likely to be.

The smart thing to do would be to turn the trigger happy asshole over to he Minneapolis PD along with his firearm and any background information they have which might link him to a white supremacist organization. Our present government is not smart and so will block all of this with everything they have.

Her poor child. I can't imagine having to deal with murder before you've got a clear idea what death is.

Attilatheblond

(8,958 posts)
35. There is a great comfort in community
Thu Jan 8, 2026, 07:42 PM
Jan 2026

Thank you, Ocelot II, for bringing your community in real life to your online DU community who could not be there in person. We are so much stronger, and wiser, together.

Have to admit, the photos made me feel a little less depressed.

DaBronx

(774 posts)
39. Thank you. The clergy picture is our modern day Norman Rockwell.
Thu Jan 8, 2026, 09:00 PM
Jan 2026

Your attendance and pics are
Appreciated and made me feel a little better.

Response to Ocelot II (Original post)

Playingmantis

(653 posts)
42. Thanks
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 11:56 AM
Jan 9

My father was a combat wounded vet in WW2 and I served in the USAF ..We served to protect America but far too many prefer fascism..they dont like the name but that is what Trump is...
Somday, maybe this madness will end and justice will be done...someday

BobTheSubgenius

(12,226 posts)
44. Thank you, Ocelot.
Sat Jan 10, 2026, 02:05 PM
Jan 10

This post alone is enough to make me a little teary. I probably would have been streaming tears at the service.

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