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Ocelot II

(129,124 posts)
Thu Jan 8, 2026, 03:44 PM Thursday

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

Skittles

(169,617 posts)
1. thank you
Thu Jan 8, 2026, 03:48 PM
Thursday

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

hamsterjill

(17,053 posts)
11. Appreciate your sharing the experience.
Thu Jan 8, 2026, 04:59 PM
Thursday

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

(1,569 posts)
12. Awesome
Thu Jan 8, 2026, 05:04 PM
Thursday

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

(7,649 posts)
14. Thanks for sharing their messages
Thu Jan 8, 2026, 05:07 PM
Thursday

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

(19,187 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, 05:31 PM
Thursday

progressoid

(52,599 posts)
18. Doesn't everyone know a Lutheran Pastor in Minnesota?
Thu Jan 8, 2026, 05:33 PM
Thursday
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

(316,849 posts)
24. I'm so glad you were there, Ocelot...
Thu Jan 8, 2026, 05:52 PM
Thursday

I'm crying again.. 🌺🌻🌸🕯️🕊️💜

Mahalo and for the photos 💜

Warpy

(114,393 posts)
28. Thanks for going
Thu Jan 8, 2026, 06:02 PM
Thursday

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

(8,307 posts)
35. There is a great comfort in community
Thu Jan 8, 2026, 06:42 PM
Thursday

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

(754 posts)
39. Thank you. The clergy picture is our modern day Norman Rockwell.
Thu Jan 8, 2026, 08:00 PM
Thursday

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

Response to Ocelot II (Original post)

Playingmantis

(537 posts)
42. Thanks
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 10:56 AM
Yesterday

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

(12,172 posts)
44. Thank you, Ocelot.
Sat Jan 10, 2026, 01:05 PM
3 hrs ago

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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