Dear King family,
I cannot imagine the pain you must be in right now. I am truly sorry that you lost your son, and that your lives have been irrevocably changed. Please know that many people are waking up to this tragedy, and are in dialogue. My college campus is starting to speak about what happened to your family and community, and we're just in shock.
Your son, though I didn't know him, possessed a beautiful soul. That is an undeniable fact. I'm just struck by how incredibly unjust this entire situation is and I will remember your son.
It is completely unfortunate that Larry was taken before he could live a full and abundant life.
Thank you for being so courageous in all of this. Thank you Lawrence King.

My heart goes out to this young man's family. I am so sorry for your loss.

I am so very sorry this happened to such a sweet young boy! Let's hope it will wake people up!

I truly hope that Larry's death will not have been in vain. This is just another tragic example of how hatred can change the lives of more than just a family, but an entire country.
I am so sorry for the loss you have had to endure and wish you all the love in the world for bringing such a beautiful boy into this world.
Take care.

My thoughts go out to Larry's family. A prayer of peace and understanding to the world. Everyone adds something to the world. Tolerance and understanding needs to part of everyone.

I will pray for your family in this time of need. I understand what you are going thru and with GODS help you'll stay strong and keep unity alive in your family for the sake of Larry's memory. Again, my prayers tonight are going out to your family's pain.

i didn't know Lawrence but my heart goes out to his family and friends it makes me really sad that this happened. he is watching over everyone and my thoughts out to him. god bless!

I was devestated to hear the news of this young innocent boy murdered. My heart goes out to all who knew and loved him. I pray each day that we can stop the hate!

So sad to read about your lovely son. It is ignorance & hate that continues to come out of the mouths of adults into children's ears that continues this trend. How can such hatred be in our country, in our world. God bless your family and I know he is blessing your son. These hate crimes need to stop and the people need to be more accountable for their actions. What did the child who killed yours really gain by this.
Thank you for sharing your son's story and pictures.

Being confidant enough to share who you are with the people around you is difficult. Lawrence was a brave young man. I feel a part of him with me now and I walk a little taller knowing that in 8th grade he had the courage to be himself.