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Remembered at Candlelight Vigil |
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Compiled by GayToday
New York, New York-A silent candlelight vigil was held in Queens Thursday night
in memory of Edgar (Eddie) Garzon, beaten by one of two men as he was on his way
home during the early morning hours of August 15 after emerging from a gay bar in
Jackson Heights. Until last Tuesday when he died, he'd remained unconscious at
Elmhurst Hospital Center.
A lead pipe or baseball bat are believed to have been used on him. Police are investigating the 35-year old Columbian native's death as a hate crime. Thursday's vigil was was sponsored by a coalition of New York City organizations, including Mano a Mano and the Colombian Lesbian and Gay Association (COLEGA). A stage set designer, he was known as a creative talent, proud of his Columbian heritage. Though he lived alone Garzon is being mourned by a large circle of friends. After leaving Friends Tavern, he was attacked at 77th Street and 37th Avenue, several blocks from the bar. His attackers lifted his wallet and fled.
"It's very upsetting and frightening to see there is still such hatred and homophobia in the city," said City Councilwoman Christine Quinn (D-Manhattan). Donations to Eddie Garzon's family can be made to an account under his father's name "Armando Garzon." The account #18 503 4608 and the address of the Bank is: Dime Savings Bank 75-23 37th Avenue Jackson Heights, NY 11372 |
