Laura Ann “Lauri” Carleton

Hate had no place in her heart or in her store when sixty-six- year-old Lauri Carleton was shot and killed at her place of business on Friday, August 18th., 2023 for her refusal to take down a gay Pride flag she flew outside her store in Lake Arrowhead, California every day. She will be celebrated by her family and friends as a brave ally of the LGBTQ+ community who gave her life in the outrageous act of believing love is love.

Rest in peace, Lauri, but know that the community you died for will never rest in peace as long as forces rage against equal justice for all.

Say her name: Laura Ann “Lauri” Carleton.