Observed annually on November 20th, Transgender Day of Remembrance is a solemn day to honor transgender individuals who have lost their lives to violence and discrimination. This observance serves as a powerful reminder of the challenges and injustices faced by the transgender community worldwide. It underscores the urgent need for acceptance, protection, and respect, advocating for a more inclusive and equitable society for all.
Program Summary
10th year anniversary of TDOR in Asbury Park
Introduction by Miss Gay NJ 2012 - Sabrina Rondeau
TDOR Address by Dr. Geena Buono
Opening Song "Halleluja" by Leonard Cohen performed by Hunter Griffin
Political Figures - Elected Officials
- Luann Peterpaul, State Assembly Woman
- Amy Quinn, Counsil Woman Asbury Park
Song "The Climb" by Miley Cyrus performed by Sean Navat Balanon
Talk by Dr. Luca Pauselli, Director of LGBTQ Behavioral Health at Jersey Shore and Ocean University Medical Centers
"What Does TDOR Mean To Me?" ~ Members of the Community (1 minute per member)
Mindfulness Meditation by Phil Book and Arthur Fama
Reading of Victim Names by Members of the Community
Prayer by Rev. Allyson J. Estes, Ballad UMC
Song "Lighting" by Hunter Griffin performed by Hunter Griffin
Closing Thoughts by Dr. Geena Buono
TDOR Address by Dr. Geena Buono
Opening Song "Halleluja" by Leonard Cohen performed by Hunter Griffin
Political Figures - Elected Officials
- Luann Peterpaul, State Assembly Woman
- Amy Quinn, Counsil Woman Asbury Park
Song "The Climb" by Miley Cyrus performed by Sean Navat Balanon
Talk by Dr. Luca Pauselli, Director of LGBTQ Behavioral Health at Jersey Shore and Ocean University Medical Centers
"What Does TDOR Mean To Me?" ~ Members of the Community (1 minute per member)
Mindfulness Meditation by Phil Book and Arthur Fama
Reading of Victim Names by Members of the Community
Prayer by Rev. Allyson J. Estes, Ballad UMC
Song "Lighting" by Hunter Griffin performed by Hunter Griffin
Closing Thoughts by Dr. Geena Buono
full program content
Introducing the MC is Miss Gay NJ 2012 - Sabrina Rondeau
Opening TDOR Address by Dr. Geena Buono
Opening TDOR Address by Dr. Geena Buono
Opening Song
"Halleluja" by Leonard Cohen performed by Hunter Griffin
Now I've heard there was a secret chord
That David played, and it pleased the Lord
But you don't really care for music, do you?
It goes like this, the fourth, the fifth
The minor falls, the major lifts
The baffled king composing Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Your faith was strong but you needed proof
You saw her bathing on the roof
Her beauty and the moonlight overthrew you
She tied you to a kitchen chair
She broke your throne, and she cut your hair
And from your lips she drew the Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
You say I took the name in vain
I don't even know the name
But if I did, well, really, what's it to you?
There's a blaze of light in every word
It doesn't matter which you heard
The holy or the broken Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
I did my best, it wasn't much
I couldn't feel, so I tried to touch
I've told the truth, I didn't come to fool you
And even though it all went wrong
I'll stand before the Lord of Song
With nothing on my tongue but Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
"Halleluja" by Leonard Cohen performed by Hunter Griffin
Now I've heard there was a secret chord
That David played, and it pleased the Lord
But you don't really care for music, do you?
It goes like this, the fourth, the fifth
The minor falls, the major lifts
The baffled king composing Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Your faith was strong but you needed proof
You saw her bathing on the roof
Her beauty and the moonlight overthrew you
She tied you to a kitchen chair
She broke your throne, and she cut your hair
And from your lips she drew the Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
You say I took the name in vain
I don't even know the name
But if I did, well, really, what's it to you?
There's a blaze of light in every word
It doesn't matter which you heard
The holy or the broken Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
I did my best, it wasn't much
I couldn't feel, so I tried to touch
I've told the truth, I didn't come to fool you
And even though it all went wrong
I'll stand before the Lord of Song
With nothing on my tongue but Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Political Figures / Elected Officials
Luann Peterpaul, State Assembly Woman
Amy Quinn, Counsil Woman of Asbury Park
Amy Quinn, Counsil Woman of Asbury Park
"The Climb" by Miley Cyrus performed by Sean Navat Balanon
I can almost see it
That dream I'm dreaming
But there's a voice inside my head saying
You'll never reach it
Every step I'm taking
Every move I make feels
Lost with no direction
My faith is shaking
But I, I gotta keep trying
Gotta keep my head held high
There's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be an uphill battle
Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose
Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb
The struggles I'm facing
The chances I'm taking
Sometimes might knock me down, but
No, I'm not breaking
I may not know it
But these are the moments, that
I'm gonna remember most, yeah
Just gotta keep going
And I, I gotta be strong
Just keep pushing on, 'cause
There's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be an uphill battle
Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose
Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb
Yeah
There's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be an uphill battle
Sometimes you're gonna have to lose
Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb
Yeah, yeah
Keep on moving, keep climbing
Keep the faith, baby
It's all about, it's all about the climb
Keep your faith, keep your faith
Whoa
I can almost see it
That dream I'm dreaming
But there's a voice inside my head saying
You'll never reach it
Every step I'm taking
Every move I make feels
Lost with no direction
My faith is shaking
But I, I gotta keep trying
Gotta keep my head held high
There's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be an uphill battle
Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose
Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb
The struggles I'm facing
The chances I'm taking
Sometimes might knock me down, but
No, I'm not breaking
I may not know it
But these are the moments, that
I'm gonna remember most, yeah
Just gotta keep going
And I, I gotta be strong
Just keep pushing on, 'cause
There's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be an uphill battle
Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose
Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb
Yeah
There's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be an uphill battle
Sometimes you're gonna have to lose
Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb
Yeah, yeah
Keep on moving, keep climbing
Keep the faith, baby
It's all about, it's all about the climb
Keep your faith, keep your faith
Whoa
Dr. Luca Pauselli, Director of LGBTQ Behavioral Health at Jersey Shore and Ocean University Medical Centers
will speak about Transgender Day of Remembrance, mental health support, suicide prevention and available hotlines, and the resilience of the community.
will speak about Transgender Day of Remembrance, mental health support, suicide prevention and available hotlines, and the resilience of the community.
"What Does TDOR Mean To Me?"
Members of the Community
(1 minute per member)
Members of the Community
(1 minute per member)
Mindfulness Meditation led by Phil Book and Arthur Fama
Say Their Name
Members of the Community
Reading the 320 Names
of the Lives that were lost worldwide
due to violence and by suicide
Members of the Community
Reading the 320 Names
of the Lives that were lost worldwide
due to violence and by suicide
Prayer
Rev. Allyson J. Estes, Ballad UMC
Rev. Allyson J. Estes, Ballad UMC
"Lighting" - an original by Hunter Griffin
Verse1
Save me
A spot in the sun
I’ll be there soon
Chorus
Lightning strikes
Saved me
From the straight line
From
the Straight
line
Verse2
What would you say
If I cut my hair
Changed my name
Chorus
Lightning strikes
Saved me
From the straight line
From
the Straight
line
Bridge
Had to disappear
From view
So I could see
All the ways
I tied myself
Into a shape
And while I’m
Falling apart
I feel a
Change
Outro
So
Fall back down
Just,
kiss myself
In the mirror
In my dreams
I won’t
Ever leave
Verse1
Save me
A spot in the sun
I’ll be there soon
Chorus
Lightning strikes
Saved me
From the straight line
From
the Straight
line
Verse2
What would you say
If I cut my hair
Changed my name
Chorus
Lightning strikes
Saved me
From the straight line
From
the Straight
line
Bridge
Had to disappear
From view
So I could see
All the ways
I tied myself
Into a shape
And while I’m
Falling apart
I feel a
Change
Outro
So
Fall back down
Just,
kiss myself
In the mirror
In my dreams
I won’t
Ever leave
Closing Words by Dr. Geena Buono
Special thanks
Frank Solis, Blackbird Commons
Mike Avella, Asbury Audio
Luann Peterpaul, State Assembly Woman
Amy Quinn, Council Woman Asbury Park
Dr. Luca Pauselli, Director of LGBTQ Behavioral Health at Jersey Shore and Ocean University Medical Centers
Hunter Griffin
Sean Navat Balanon
Rev. Allyson J. Estes, Ballad UMC
Miss Gay New Jersey 2012 - Sabrina Rondeau
The City of Asbury Park
Garden State Equality
Asbury Park Press
NJ 12 TV
and all
Volunteers & Special Guests
Refreshments complementary of Georgies
TDOR Committee Members
Dr. Geena Buono
Heike Zelnhefer, LCSW
Gratefully,
Transgender Alliance of New Jersey
In Loving Memory of Joe Harvard and Babs Siperstein
Mike Avella, Asbury Audio
Luann Peterpaul, State Assembly Woman
Amy Quinn, Council Woman Asbury Park
Dr. Luca Pauselli, Director of LGBTQ Behavioral Health at Jersey Shore and Ocean University Medical Centers
Hunter Griffin
Sean Navat Balanon
Rev. Allyson J. Estes, Ballad UMC
Miss Gay New Jersey 2012 - Sabrina Rondeau
The City of Asbury Park
Garden State Equality
Asbury Park Press
NJ 12 TV
and all
Volunteers & Special Guests
Refreshments complementary of Georgies
TDOR Committee Members
Dr. Geena Buono
Heike Zelnhefer, LCSW
Gratefully,
Transgender Alliance of New Jersey
In Loving Memory of Joe Harvard and Babs Siperstein