Illuminating the humanity of Talana Kreeger, and the impact of the
LGBTQ hate crime that shook a Southern coastal town.
THE STORY
Talana Quay Kreeger - 9.25.1957 - 2.22.1990
Talana Quay Kreeger was a skilled carpenter and a beloved friend, described as “caring and fearless” by those who knew her best.
Talana's Story
Surviving a traumatic childhood and the early death of her mother, Talana worked hard to create a stable life for herself. Her friendships were so important to her, that she was known to give her time freely, as she had been doing in her renovation of the bar at the Park View Grill, on the night she was killed.
"Law enforcement officials warned leaders of the LGBTQ community that it would not be in the interest of