Friends remember Jax Gratton two months after she went missing
Jax's mother says her daughter's body was found in Lakewood Friday night, although Lakewood police have not confirmed that.
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'As a proud and fierce transgender woman, Jax faced adversity with grace, strength, and an unshakable sense of self,' Brandy Carey, a friend, said to the crowd. 'She was funny, loud, loving, and just a joy to be around.'
The group said they are seeking information and justice. Lakewood Police say they are investigating a suspicious death after a badly decomposed body was found in an alley in the 9600 block of West Colfax Avenue Friday.
The Jefferson County Coroner has not publicly identified the victim or the cause of death.
'We are scared, we are hurting, and we are angry,' Tynk Insy said at the gathering.
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State Representative Brianna Titone read a statement to the group from Jax's mother, Cherilynn Gratton-Camis. It said in part,
'Today, we speak the name of a daughter, a friend, and a beautiful human being who should still be here. Jax Gratton. She was bold. She was loud. She was full of life, creativity, and love. She dreamed of adventures, of making art that helped people see the beauty in life. She wanted what every person deserves—a chance to live safely and fully, as herself. But the world around her made that feel like too much to ask. She was trans, and she was terrified. Not because of who she was, but because of what the world is becoming.'
Cherilynn Gratton-Camis
A service was scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Monday, at the Highlands United Methodist Church.
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