When your pictures came on this screen, seeing them took my breath, recalling the joy of being his teacher at Hathaway. Seeing myself holding your son in our class at that lovely holiday time it hit me like the force of an inner explosion.
I cannot tell you the pain felt for your loss nor express the pain for us to lose this child cared for so much.
All the last few days when coherent I thought of just the little things, like the day you took this picture. I spent
a happy, doing, active, investigating, love filled year when we were able to do so much learning. I can give you that reassurance. He was happy then. It means so much to hold him in my heart. Everyday I try to find my reasons, teaching calls us to honor the children, consider what we do, make them the center of our concerns. Larry was a reason to be here. He was a child that makes teaching resound as the gift that it is. I thought the world of your child. Please accept our condolences,
Sarah Puglisi

I was shocked to read this story. What was more shocking was that I did not find out through the media, but through a friend. These situations need to be more escalated in our national media, so that we can start a discussion with young people on stopping hate. My sincere condolences to the family and friends.

senseless loss that will stand ground for change. his family is in my thoughts and prayers.

i was bestfriends with larry and he was very dear to my heart. he will always be remembered.he was a wonderful singer who would have made it big but he had his chance taken away. he was like a brother to me and he will always be concitered as part of my family as will you all. thank you for caring and taking the time to do something great like this for him because he deserved it.

You will be forever remembered in our hearts; your greatness, your evils, your downfalls, your importance. You will be remembered throughout your strength and the positives you bring forth through your happiness. You will forever be remembered through your worst of times for the ever-grateful thanks you send to your friends and family amongst many acquaintances. You will be remembered throughout your downfalls as a way for others to look upon you. And most of all, your importance will be forever remembered as a way of living through another life as your own." - Ali - While I didn't know you, hate crimes are amongst the worst of all for anyone to ever experience. February 12th will be a day of remembrance for all members of the GBLT family to stay strong and continue to hold their heads high.

Hello Im one of larry's friends and i am so sad of what happed! I miss larry alot but he has gone to a better place where no one will criticize him!Larry will always be with us in oue hearts! I will always be your friend larry.
Thanks for everything you did for me
with love, Miriam

As I looked at Larry's pictures I thought to myself there are no pictures of him as a young man...then it occured to me...he was a boy. Have we taught our children nothing? My prayers and with Larry and family may,they find peace.

Dear Family,
My heart is breaking over the senseless & tragic loss of your dear Lawrence. My love & prayers are with you all. He looked like such an
amazing boy-eyes full of laughter & life & love. In time, I hope the WONDERFUL memories of Lawrence,that you treasure in your hearts will
help heal the sadness and anger that you must be going through now.
There is now a BEAUTIFUL ANGEL with GOD. May this special and beautiful
angel watch over you. And I pray to God that this kind of senseless hatred and killing will be stopped.
Peace be with you.
Wendy XXXOO

May God's arms be around you during this time. My family's thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. May tolerance and love spread through the world so that Larry's death be not in vain.

I know too many gay men who denied their truth out of fear of rejection for way too many years, denying themselves the dignity and respect they always deserved. By this wonderful tribute website and the love and caring of people world wide, this brave young man's loss will not be in vain. May you live free, young Larry.