Condolences To Zumiez Employees and Their Families

Autism Speaks protesters are saddened by the deaths of Zumiez employees, I want to make it clear that we do not support violence at before or after any Autism Speaks function. I am deeply saddened by the loss of lives at fund raisers, I want to thank Allen Stokes for his blog reminding us that Autism Speaks had dedicated loving volunteers who lost their lives will working with the good intention of helping us. May I remind you all of the Autism Speaks U students who lost their lives at Virginia Tech, and the Boston Marathon and to speak respectfully of all those involved, no matter the circumstance, I pray for young Patrick Dunne who lost his mother Susan Dunne on the day of a "sensory friendly" screening of "The Croods" she personally helped bring to Ireland. Also Ann Mary Murphy and others both Autistic and non-autistic who tragically lost their lives. Life, matters when it is lost it is very sad. When Autism Speaks University students like ‎Seung-Hui Cho, James Holmes and Adam Lanza are focused on we all suffer. I hope they show mercy to James Holmes and help free him from the control of UC Denver Scientists so he can tell his side of the story. Please look at the research going on around these fund raisers. We need to fight for better quality more inclusive research. I ask that no one bagger family members or call anyone names. Let us work with researchers and find the better future so many people have fought for. I in no way condone the support of Autism Speaks or any other hate group by Zumiez, Dunkin' Donuts or AMC but I am very saddened by all the lives tragically cut short. Due to recent events I am recommending that protesters study passive resistance. Please show love for parents in the Autism community and other who were at the sensory friendly screening of "Nut Job" and other scary events. Love, Mary Tormey