"When my son told me he was gay, I told him, 'Now, I love you more'. I want to tell the world that hatred is not born with human beings, it is a seed that is planted by adults and is fostered creating a climate of intolerance and violence. We must change our ways and understand that anyone... could have been my son. And I want everybody to know that Jorge Steven was a very much loved son."
Miriam Mercado, the mother of 19-year-old Jorge Steven López Mercado, who was horrifically murdered last week in Puerto Rico. The funeral began today and he will be laid to rest tomorrow.
There are vigils across the country today.
God rest your soul, Jorge!!!
DUERMAS CON LOS ANGELES, MI HIJO.
Lord, please, have mercy on us for our actions as a race of human beings. We are people trying, humans being.
Posted by: TheRevKev | 22 November 2009 at 15:50
Prayers to Jorge and his family. Bless his beautiful madre and the memory of her son.
Posted by: Chris Cruz | 22 November 2009 at 15:52
Another shining star is dimmed much too soon. My heart goes out to Jorge's family and to the many other families out there that are going through the same thing.
It still amazes me how the human race can be both amazingly beautiful and also, EXTREMELY ugly and VILE! I know the violence will NEVER stop, but I'm beginning to wonder if it will even decrease at all. The stories are becoming more frequent and the violence is becoming more perverse. As Rev Kev said, "Lord have mercy on us......"
Posted by: Isis | 22 November 2009 at 16:52
Clearly in many areas across the nation there is a war on gay youth and on gays in general. I would encourage any gay person who feels threatened at school or at work, at home or in their neighborhood to learn how to use a firearm, to arm themselves, and to use their firearms wisely. Take out your attackers before they harm you.
Posted by: Seven | 22 November 2009 at 21:19
If anyone knows her, please forward this lines to Miriam Mercado,
Dear, dear Miriam,
A few days ago this terrible news about your son reached us here in Scandinavia. I couldn’t believe my eyes. And grief took many I spoke to. Please allow us to send you our sincerest thoughts from the far.
Later we have seen you in two different sequences, appealing your most beautiful words to
the rest of us: “May Love conquer Hate… always!”. You are right there, and not alone!
Miriam, you are one outstanding and loving woman, and a very brave one.
You have grace, a beautiful soul and one strong heart. Many would be proud to call a mother like you’re their own. And so sincerely did your son…. may he rest in peace.
These lines are mend to send you our best wishes, and if anyhow possible… a little bit of
comfort.
Love, from Stockholm- Sweden
Posted by: januk | 25 November 2009 at 08:45