such a young soul taken too soon all because he dared to be different, dared to be himself. God rest your soul....gone to soon. let's rid the world of hate.

Like many out there I am deeply affected by the loss of this beautiful young person, who stood up and said its OK to be different, but as we have found out, sadly, there are still some that still say it is not. Everytime I think about Larry I break down and cry, to think of never having a chance to meet this wonderful young person, what he might have been, it is so traggic, so terribly wrong for any life to be ended this way. Maybe because he has shown the bravery that I do not have in going full time, coming out at work and risk losing my job. Selfishly I hope there will be renewed efforts for protections for anyone who is different, I am ashamed for that.
My thoughts are with Lawrence, his family, friends, and anyone his life has touched. I think he must have been a very special person indeed, again, I am very sad that I will never meet him; perhaps, in another life.
Be Nice to "ALL" the Lives You Touch!
Tammie

God bless you and keep you, Larry! big big hug and eternal love. I would have walked you to school every day. I will do my best to try and dissolve MY remaining prejudices and fears, and to be the very best person I can be, even in the face of adversity and unpopularity. Hans

I offer my sincere condolences to Larry's family, friends, teachers, and all who knew and loved him. May his openness and honesty about his sexuality be an inspiration to other young people. And may his tragic exit from this life serve as a lesson to those who taught young men like Brandon how to hate. When will America learn to see our similarities with and celebrate our differences from any minority?

RIP, Larry. The world was lucky to have such a beautiful young man in it. You will always be remembered, missed and loved!

I was devastated by the news, having grown up surfing and loving the Oxnard Ventura area, and being gay myself.
Deeply moved and encouraged by your loving family, the beauty in which you raised him, and the community's response to.
Bless you all.

"Because I have loved life, I shall have no sorrow to die"
Beautiful Larry lived his life. Loud and Proud.
The world needs to recognize that youth are sexual beings. Education against homophobia, and transgender crimes is crucial to the development of civilization.
Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live.

I never had the pleasure of meeting Larry; I just read about this tragedy on the internet. It sounds like he was a wonderful free-spirited young man whose kindness touched those around him. It's a terrible lesson to learn: that TWO boys have to lose their lives because of intolerance to anything that is "different." I hope we can all learn that we all have far more in common with each other and that we should celebrate our differences. It's what makes life worth living.

Larry's murder will not be in vain. His death will not be just another statistic. Already, Larry has given life to others with the donation of his organs. Larry had more love, kindness and compassion in one strand of his hair, than his killer had in his entire worthless body.
Larry, your short life will be an inspiration that will lead to the freedom, liberty and justice for LGBT people all over this nation and this world!
Rest In Peace, beautiful child.

I'm surprised that what happened to Larry hit me as hard as it dead considering that I didn't know him. I was in tears when I found out the story. I guess in a way it was because I could relate to what he went through. It's so unfortunate, and I am deeply saddened by the loss of this young boy's life. He did not deserve this. To his friends and family... keep your head up and stay strong. May you rest in peace, Larry. YOU have definitely left a mark in my heart, and you will never be forgotten.