What a tragic loss for the community, and a step back for Americans everywhere. We need to accept and support our fellow students, co-workers, and human beings-diversity is what makes us wonderful! We need more Gay Straight Alliances in schools, and realization that sexual orientation does not define us. Please look at my Outreach Campaign about acceptance of gay individuals: www.anyoneandeveryone.com and contact me if anyone would like to show the film in schools. Education is the key to acceptance. RIP Larry.

I'm SSorry for your loss. The world should stand up and understand that god made us ALL in his image. Most people are just afraid to show it. Sounds like Larry was a wonderful, Beautiful person. As a LE officer I hope the young boy who shot Larry pays for snuffing out such a life. Prayers are with the family. Maranda

I was very saddened when I heard of this tragedy. Someone’s child, brother, grandson, cousin, nephew, friend could be taken as if nobody cared. I ask for all to see, what is becoming of our youth, the hatred for all that is not them! I feel for his family because I know he was somebody’s joy and light! I will hold my children tighter and say a prayer for Lawrence and his family.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss, this hate crime is despicable and there is no reasoning on any level for hate this grave. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
sincerely yours,
CSSD Student Union.
pp Student Union Welfare Officer - The Central School of Speech and Drama, London, UK

ITS A SHAME THAT THOSE THAT ARE MOST INTERESTING ARE PERCEIVED AS WEAK. THE PERCEIVED WEAK ARE EASY PREY, BULLYING SHOULD NOT BE TOLERATED. CHANGE IS NEEDED TODAY TO AVOID LOSING SUCH GREAT PEOPLE. GOD BLESS YOU.

Another innocent youth taken away from us far too soon. Stay in prayer

To the loved ones of Lawrence's family. I am so sorry for the loss of your angelic boy. I know the circumstances surrounding his passing, make your grieving more painful, but rest assured, that you are not alone, and that many people through out the Nation are mourning for Lawrence along with you.
Lawrence is already at work, his spirit is going to blanket this planet now, as he knows how bad people are suffering from his loss, and he will comfort us, and especailly comfort those near and dearest to his heart.
Through his death, God has called upon Lawrence for a higher mission. That is how angelic he is. I know that the mission will be to bring peace and love to a World that needs it so badly.
I am so proud of your son, and my thoughts and prayers are for all of you that knew and loved Lawrence, and they are especially for Lawrence!
God bless!
With great sympathy,
A.J. Wagenhals
New York City

I am so terribly sorry for your loss. God has another precious Angel in his heavenly choir today. As a gay man, it absolutely crushed me when I heard about yet another precious soul and family affected by pure hatred. May God bless and hold you through this awful time.

i'm so sorry that you were taken that way and did not have the chance to enjoy your life. i wish that everyone would be open, caring, and loving like you were. i know that you are in a better place now and you will no longer suffer. may you rest in peace

To King's family...
I am terribly sorry for what happened. It is senseless and unacceptable. Lawrence didn't go away for nothing. His story is sparkling to this side of the world.