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Lawrence King

  • 15 years old
  • Male
  • 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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Lawrence


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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Im sorry

Ashlie postell May 10, 2012

I may not have known you but I came arcoss you doing a school project. It's a Memorial project and I've choosen for mine to be on you.This project saddens me because of what has happen to you. I have gay and bi friends and I couldnt imagine my life with out them. I will pray for you and your family.

Im sorry

Ashlie postell May 10, 2012

I may not have known you but I came arcoss you doing a school project. It's a Memorial project and I've choosen for mine to be on you.This project saddens me because of what has happen to you. I have gay and bi friends and I couldnt imagine my life with out them. I will pray for you and your family.

God never judges

Clay Affeldt Jun 14, 2010

I'm an open gay teenage male. ever sence before i knew i was gay i always got teased because teh way i acted. When I was about 14 i figured that i like guys more. but when i was 15 i came out as gay. But I did try to date a girl but did not work.
Though I did not know Lawrence he will be in my prayers forever. No one should lose there life over something that the individual is. The family will always be in my heart as of Lawrence too. I'm sorry for your lose.

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

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.

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