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    Leo Negron Rodriguez and his mother, Osnaida Rodriguez
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    Leo Negron Rodriguez comforts Osnaida Rodriquez, the mother of Leo and Ed Negron.jpg
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    Illinois state Rep. Greg Harris presents Leo Negron Rodriguez with a decree honoring his brother Ed
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    The newly unveiled Honorary Ed Negron Way street sign at Clark and Devon in honor of the late Ed Negron
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    Ald. Andre Vasques presents Ed Negron’s brother Leo Negron Rodriguez and mom Osnaida Rodriguez with copies of the honorary street sign
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    Leo Negron Rodriguez looks at decree honoring his brother, Ed
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    Ed Negron’s family members and friends take pictures of the newly unveiled Honorary Ed Negron Way street sign
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    Leo Negron Rodriguez shares stories about his late brother Ed
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    Monica Rodriguez and her son Nathaniel are interviewed by a documentary crew
On May 30, during Memorial Day/International Mr. Leather (IML) weekend, the leather shop 64TEN honored late photographer/leatherman Ed Negron with a tribute and honorary street-naming ceremony.

The events were held at the corner of Clark Street and Devon Avenue.

A press release from 64TEN stated, “Ed Negron was such an inspiration to our 64TEN family and the community. His countless contributions to the LGBTQ+ community and his selfless and caring attitude proved how and why he touched so many people’s lives.”

Among those who attended were many of Negron’s friends and family members such as brother Leo Negron Rodriguez and mother Osnaida Rodriquez. State Rep. Greg Harris, a friend of Negron, handed a decree to the family members

Photos by Tim Carroll