From North Carolina Anti-Racist Action:

8 Years ago on this day, a horrible crime was commited. A crime that rocked Las Vegas and dare we say the country. 2 bodies were found in the outskirts of Las Vegas, Nevada. Killed execution style. Word soon spread of the tragedy. Soon it got out these victims were skinheads. Not the run-of-the-mill skinheads you’d so often expect, these were anti racist skinheads. One White, one Black, both members of the Las Vegas ARA (Anti Racist Action) and founders of the Las Vegas Unity Skins. The victims - Dan Shersty and Lin “Spit” Newborn, both commited fighters of racism in the skinhead scene. Both were killed for what they believed in. As word spread of the horror, skinheads around the world were forced to face facts, we cannot stand-by while our
brothers and sisters get knocked down by fascist scum.

Today is a day in which we reflect on our scene. We remember all who have fought, who are fighting and will fight against racism, extremism and hatred that thanks to the sacrifices of Lin and Dan, we thankfully see little of in our scene. And when we do, we remember Lin and Dan’s fight, and muster-up the courage to stand up and speak out.

Today we also celerate the lives given for anti racism. The fight to make the world a better place for all.

Lin and Dan tought us to never give up, stand tall and always speak our mind. Despite what “trads” go on about, these are the real traits of a real skinhead. Not apathy or racism.

Today isn’t only about us. 2 families lost a piece that can never be replaced. Their sons, nephews, grandsons and yes sadly even a father. We send our deepest wishes of solice and support to the Shersty and Newborn families on this day. Your pain is our pain.

We will never forget

Dan Shersty & Lin “Spit” Newborn

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