- A vigil in Logan Friday honored Renee Good, killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis.
- We The People Cache Valley held a remembrance event, emphasizing democracy and accountability.
- Nationwide protests and vigils continue, spotlighting ICE interactions and Good's death.
LOGAN — As hundreds of protests and vigils prepare to unfold across the country this weekend, one small but determined group gathered Friday evening in Logan to honor the life of Renee Good, the woman shot and killed during an encounter with ICE agents in Minneapolis earlier this week.
The local organization We The People Cache Valley meets every Friday at 4 p.m., rain or shine, to advocate for democracy and civic engagement. But tonight, their weekly gathering took on a more somber tone — a "vigil of remembrance" dedicated to Good.
Jim Evans, a familiar face at the corner where the group regularly stands, said the mission remains the same, even as the focus shifts.
"We call ourselves We The People Cache Valley," he said. "We call it our democracy vigil. We try to make folks aware, driving by, that we like democracy. We want to maintain democracy. We respect and want to maintain the establishment of the rule of law in the United States."
Dozens of people lined the street, bundled against the January cold, holding handmade signs and candles. Passing cars honked in support as the group stood in quiet reflection for a woman none of them had met, but whose death they say demands attention.
Good's final moments — captured in part on video — have fueled intense national debate. At the vigil, however, the focus was on grief and accountability.
One attendee referenced Good's last words, saying:
"She said, 'Don't worry bro, I'm not mad at you.'"
For many here, that moment underscored the tragedy of the encounter and the urgency they feel to speak out.
"We are having a number of protests and vigils and memorials to remember her," another participant said. "And to protest how we feel about how ICE is interacting with Americans and people who live in the United States."
The Logan gathering is one of many events planned nationwide. Thousands marched in Minneapolis earlier this week, and more demonstrations are expected throughout the weekend. In Utah, hundreds gathered in Pioneer Park on Thursday and another rally is scheduled for Saturday at Washington Square in Salt Lake City, with organizers anticipating a strong turnout.
Evans said the goal is simple but vital.
"Our goal is to make people aware of what's happening in the United States and to stop the current method of which ICE is interacting with people."
As candles flickered in the cold evening air, the group vowed to continue showing up — for democracy, for accountability, and for Renee Good.
