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Harambe 10th Death Anniversary Remembrance Meme

This is a memorial internet meme featuring the famous gorilla Harambe. He is depicted standing in clouds between two open ornate wrought iron gates, set against a bright blue sky with soft clouds and a sun glow in the upper right, evoking a heavenly afterlife setting. Text at the top of the image reads '10 Years Ago Today', while text at the bottom states 'Rest In Peace Harambe 1999 - 2016' marking the 10 year anniversary of his death.
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10 Years Ago Today, Rest In Peace Harambe 1999 - 2016

Overview

This is a memorial internet meme featuring the famous gorilla Harambe. He is depicted standing in clouds between two open ornate wrought iron gates, set against a bright blue sky with soft clouds and a sun glow in the upper right, evoking a heavenly afterlife setting. Text at the top of the image reads '10 Years Ago Today', while text at the bottom states 'Rest In Peace Harambe 1999 - 2016' marking the 10 year anniversary of his death.

Origin notes

This meme originates from the Reddit Meme subreddit, shared as part of the long-running Harambe internet meme phenomenon that began after the gorilla was killed at the Cincinnati Zoo in May 2016. Posts commemorating the anniversary of Harambe's death are shared annually across social media platforms, referencing the widespread cultural impact of the Harambe meme.

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