Remembering Cami 🐢 – Scenes from the Atlanta Forest

A forest defender wearing a tie die brown and black shirt and wearing a black bandana around its neck sits in a folding chair in a dense forest, smiling.

From Atlanta Community Press Collective:
We are devastated by the loss of our friend who was killed by the police. Tortuguita was a kind, passionate, and loving person, cherished by their community

They spent their time between Atlanta, defending the forest from destruction and coordinating mutual aid for the movement and, and Florida where they helped build housing in low income communities hit hardest by the hurricane. They were a trained medic, a loving partner, a dear friend, a brave soul, and so much more. In Tort’s name, we continue to fight to protect the forest and stop cop city with love, rage, and a commitment to each other’s safety and well-being.

Many people have reached out with memories and accounts of Tortuguita. They are remembered and cherished by many friends, loved ones, and people
who they supported with mutual aid.

“They loved all life and people -especially their qtpoc community — deeply.“

“Tortuguita was a very kind person. They were always willing to help and take care people in need around them, especially the qtbipoc community. They were always attentive to others needs and offer always the best of them. A truly warriors for the forest and the people! I miss them so much.”

We don’t know what happened yesterday, but we know that the police killed them while they were defending the forest. Please reach out with accounts of Tortuguita to honor their memory to RememberTort@protonmail.com

A white banner with black text spells out "STOP COP CITY" with an anarchist circle-A and a three arrows symbol in a circle. In the bottom left corners, "LA" is spelled in green letters.

A banner that states "TREES GIVE LIFE POLICE TAKE IT." In purple letters with blue backsplash is held by several vigilers. On the left is a light pole surrounded with flowers and candles. In the bottom left corners, "ATL" is spelled in green letters.