On Friday night, our community lost a dear friend, Dan Callaway, who was shot and killed in the course of a robbery. Dan's partner Jonny Shultz is a long time friend and supporter of Basic Rights Oregon. He has been working as an activist in our community for years and has supported Basic Rights Oregon through fundraising, volunteering, and event planning. Johnny has been a huge player in creating STRUT, the annual fashion show that benefits Oregon's GLBT community. In this time of great sadness we want to support him and ask that you join us tomorrow in a candle light vigil.

Candlelight Vigil:Community Comes Together

On Tuesday November 20th all are invited to join in a candle light vigil to mourn the loss of Dan Callaway and to support his friends, family, and loved ones.

Tuesday November 20th
Q Center
69 SE Taylor St.
8:00pm

Those in attendance are encouraged to bring candles.

Tuesday's gathering will be an opportunity for the community to come together and support Dan's partner Jonny Shultz and family, mother Karyn Callaway and father Phil Callaway of Philomath; and younger Brother Jesse Callaway of Portland. Dan, who worked as a cancer researcher in the Oncology department of Legacy Good Samaritan, will be remembered as a community activist, avid bike commuter, the life of the party and an expert in the art of practical jokes. Jonny and those close to Dan need the love and support of their community during this sad time.

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