James Byrd, Jr. - Jasper, TX
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jhuoni
N 30° 55.295 W 094° 00.002
15R E 404450 N 3421340
Located on the front lawn of the Jasper County Courthouse, this bench has a strong message.
Waymark Code: WMZ18P
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 08/24/2018
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On June 7, 1998, James Byrd, Jr. lost his life.
Be The Change That You
Want To See In The World
These words are engraved into this bench in 3 inch letters.
Two identical plaques read:
Donated By
The Byrd Foundation
In Memory Of
James Byrd, Jr.
If you are unfamiliar with this tragedy, feel free to Google it.
This is not the place to talk of the HATRED.
This waymark is to HONOR James Byrd, Jr.
Where is this bench located?: Jasper County Courthouse
Who is this bench honoring?: James Byrd, Jr.
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