This is such a terrible story... I'm so very sorry for your lose... I feel like I could have known him myself. He could have been one of my friends... Made me cry... I send my prayers the the family!

To family and friends, i am so sorry to hear about such a tragic lose. my prayers go out to everyone who is greiving. larry u are an inspiration to all young kids trying to express their sexaulity. to the family be proud of what your son has done he has showed many other kids to stand up for who they are!

Rest in peace, little one. You were a very unique individual with a lot of spirit and courage, and I'm sorry the world around you didn't know how to deal better with that. The world is learning, Larry. It will take time, but they are learning. "The arc of history is long, but it bends towards justice." -Martin Luther King Jr.

I just finished the Newsweek article. This is a tragedy, and I am very sorry for the loss of your son. There are no words... you have my thoughts and prayers. Every child is precious.

it deeply upsets me that this young boys life was cut short because of someone's haterad towards him i give my deepest sampathy to the family.
god bless

It hurts deeply to hear of a life cut short, especially one so young and proud. My heart goes out to Larry and his family. This country needs to become more understanding. It's sickening to see junior high kids carrying out horrible acts such as this.
May you find peace, Larry.

I just read Newsweek's online story of Larry. To all his family and friends my thoughts and prayers go out to you. I don't understand why this did not make national news back in February. This is a story that needs to be shouted from the rooftops. Maybe, it could prevent another such tragedy. How sad two families have to face such devastation.

you were courage
thrust in an uncertain world
you fought, you suffered
you laughed, you cried
you smiled, you frowned
you walked with head up high
you touched lives
you believed in yourself
you loved
you left this world so early
you will leave a legacy
you are you
you are courage
vaya con dios larry!
hindi ka nag-iisa.

What an amazing person! In the short time that he was here, he taught us so much. A beautiful life and soul has been lost to violence and hate yet once again. My thoughts are with all. Let these actions not bring about more violence, but teach us that it is not the answer.

I read the article on line at Newsweek. I am a gay man and was beat up constantly in high school. Larry turned the tables and on the bullies. He did not deserve to die the way he did. I hope when the trial comes, guilty and life in prison is the verdict. If the gun had been secure and locked, this most likely would have never happened. God bless your family and I sincerely am deeply saddened by your loss of Larry.