LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — The sound of cooking, conversations and laughter filled the shelter at Coolavin Park this afternoon as people from across Lexington came together for a free lunch for the homeless — all in honor of Quaynell King, a Lexington activist known for showing up wherever help was needed.

King was shot and killed on Dec. 1, 2024, just five days after serving last year's meal.

"Last Thanksgiving, Quaynell served the unhoused and homeless, gave away hygiene products and brought a warm meal to the community, brought love. So we're here today to honor and love Quaynell," Brionna Conn, King's life partner, said.

His family and friends believe gatherings like this, with feeding those in need, define his legacy.

"It was the last thing we did last year before he got killed," S

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