Trayvon’s Parents: Obama’s Remarks A ‘Beautiful Tribute’

[ProSense]

Trayvon’s Parents: Obama’s Remarks A ‘Beautiful Tribute’

The parents of teen Trayvon Martin reacted to President Barack Obama's remarks on Friday, calling them a "beautiful tribute to our boy."

Full statement via NBC Nightly News below:

"We are deeply honored and moved that President Obama took the time to speak publicly and at length about our son, Trayvon. The President’s comments give us great strength at this time. We are thankful for President Obama’s and Michelle’s prayers, and we ask for your prayers as well as we continue to move forward.

We know that the death of our son Trayvon, the trial and the not guilty verdict have been deeply painful and difficult for many people. We know our family has become a conduit for people to talk about race in America and to try and talk about the difficult issues that we need to bring into the light in order to become a better people.

What touches people is that our son, Trayvon Benjamin Martin, could have been their son. President Obama sees himself in Trayvon and identifies with him. This is a beautiful tribute to our boy.

Trayvon’s life was cut short, but we hope that his legacy will make our communities a better place for generations to come. We applaud the President’s call to action to bring communities together to encourage an open and difficult dialogue. Our family is committed to this dialogue through the work of the Trayvon Martin Foundation.

We seek a future when a child can walk down the street and not worry that others see him as dangerous because of the color of his skin or the clothes on his back. We seek a future where our children can grow up and become the people God intended them to be."

http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entry/trayvons-parents-obamas-remarks-beautiful-tribute

[pacalo]

1. Thanks for this. I was hoping Obama's speech gave them some comfort.

[Matariki]

2. that's really touching

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His family are some incredibly brave and thoughtful people. I'm so sad for their loss.

[msanthrope]

3. Thank you for posting this, ProSense. nt

[mcar]

4. Grace in action

These parents have demonstrated it every day since their son's tragic death. Thanks to them and President Obama for his heartfelt words.

[ProSense]

5. Yes. n/t

[Cha]

6. It was a heartfelt tribute to Trayvon, ProSense, and

very important for America. You can tell by how outraged the rwing was.

I'm so glad he was there for Trayvon's parents.

To Trayvon's Legacy

[Scurrilous]

7. K & R