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Lawrence King

15 years old
Born Jan 13, 1993
Died Feb 12, 2008
United States

This is a page for family and friends to gather, share their memories, and celebrate the life of Lawrence, who had the courage to stand up and die for his beliefs..

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Just two days before Valentine’s Day, Lawrence King was sitting in his school computer lab when a classmate put a gun to his head. Two days later, the 14-year-old boy was charged with premeditated murder, firearm use, and a hate crime.

Lawrence King’s classmates at E. O. Junior High told the L.A. Times that King self-identified as gay and, in the past two weeks, had increased his use of feminine attire,Brandon David McInerney earlier that week. After a confrontation on February 12, McInerney shot King. The following day, including makeup, nail polish and high heels. According to one student, King may have expressed romantic feelings toward accused shooter King was declared brain-dead.

The death of Lawrence King was tragic, but the community can work to stop the violence from happening again. Hopefully, people will continue to advocate for compassion and understanding long after the headlines fade.

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He used to be somebody's baby....

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Mrs. D Mar 21, 2009

A friend of mine just posted a video about this on facebook. It saddens me to think that not only was this not national news, but that something this awful could happen. As a Mother, I will love my children regardless of who they are, and I will teach my children to love and accept people for their differences as well as their similarities. If we were all the same what a boring place this world would be. God be with you Lawrence, and God be with your family. I hope that you have found your peace over the rainbow and that you live in His heaven in happiness and acceptance.

My Memory

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Tra Feb 04, 2009

I am a bisexual female and I think it sad that this happened to an innocent little child,Life is just to short to take an innocent little boy or girls life no matter what their sexuality is,We should all understand that God loves everyone for who they are because God didn't any of us perfect,I may not of known Lawrence but if was a child of mine I would always love him no matter who he was,God will always be their with you Lawrence in Heaven through out your eternal life.
I would like to say sorry to his family and all his friends who lost a beautiful soul,but always remember Lawrence will be watching over you day and night ,May all the hate end today and may Godbless all the people who was a victim of hate and who lost their lives for being part of the LGBT community,Lawrence and the other hate crime victims will always remain in my prayers 4-ever!

My Memory By Javier Marte

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Javier Dec 04, 2008

Lawrence I did not know you, But last night i was in youtube looking at your pics when you where a little boy and i was crying because i am in the closet and i am scare to come out
what i mean is the i am 16 and I am gay god will be with you peace.

No one but God can Judge

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Sunday L Aug 10, 2008

The tragic truth is that a life has been lost. From what I have read i see man felt it was their right to take Gods gift from his loved ones a friends. His beliefs were no ones business. They were between him and God. My heart goes out to his family and friends. I pray you find peace.