Jared McGuire

Jared McGuire (1998-2006)

Jared McGuire was eight years old and had autism. Jared was from Greenacres, Florida near West Palm Beach. Jared wandered from his home and went missing on February 23, 2006. An Amber Alert was issued and a massive search was undertaken for Jared McGuire. His body was found in a retention pond across from his home the next day on February 24, 2006.

Links about Jared McGuire: 

Obituary: Legacy Obituary for Jared McGuire

Blogs: Lives Lost to Autism Blog

News: 

• Missing Autistic Boy Found Dead, Associated Press, February 24, 2006 

• Police: Missing Autistic Boy Found Dead, CNN.com, February 24, 2006 

Richard Wawro

Richard Wawro (1952-2006)

Richard Wawro was a legally blind Scottish artist who had autism and was recognized as a savant for his amazing memory and for his outstanding gift as an artist. His work was revered by the United Kingdom, including treasured by former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Richard Wawro was born in 1952 and died on February 22, 2006 in Edinburgh from lung cancer. Richard Wawro was the son of Tadeusz and Olive Wawro, who predeceased him.

Links about Richard Wawro: 

Blogs:

• Autism Light #226  

Memorial Pages:

• Richard Wawro Memorial Website   

• Richard Wawro's Wikipedia Page 

Obituary:

• Richard Wawro's Obituary at his Memorial Page   

• Richard Wawro's Obituary at the Telegraph (March 11, 2006)