April 14, 2018
By Michael Livingston and Steve Padilla
A prominent lawyer (click here) known for his impassioned advocacy for LGBT rights and environmental issues doused himself with an accelerant and burned himself to death in a New York City park on Saturday to protest ecological destruction caused by fossil fuels.
The charred body of David Buckel was discovered by police officers, who were initially dispatched to Prospect Park around 6:10 a.m. to investigate what appeared to be a brush fire, police said....
Sometimes those that care the most succumb to the knowledge of the truth.
April 14, 2018
By Lamda Legal
The news of David’s death is heartbreaking. (click here) This is a tremendous loss for our Lambda Legal family, but also for the entire movement for social justice.
David was an indefatigable attorney and advocate, and also a dedicated and loving friend to so many. He will be remembered for his kindness, devotion, and vision for justice.
Our hearts go out to all who knew David. He was a beautiful human being who was universally kind to everyone at Lambda Legal, committed to his clients, and devoted to our work....
