Brandon Cramer

Brandon Cramer (1973-2014)

Brandon Lloyd Cramer was 41 years old and had autism. Brandon was born on March 11, 1973 in Los Angeles and lived in Santa Monica, California. He lived independently for 17 years. Brandon died in his sleep of unknown causes on November 24, 2014. Brandon's mother is Amalia Starr.

The following is a video of the Memorial Service for Brandon called Remembering Brandon.

Tribute to Brandon Cramer: "He tried so hard in many ways to help people and befriended so many people. He helped out and pitched in any way he could (Jerry Rubin, Close Friend of Brandon's)."

Memorial held today for Brandon & it was extraordinary! Tons of people saying how much they loved my son firemen, policemen, and merchants.

— Amalia Starr (@AutismMomExpert) December 8, 2014

Links about Brandon Cramer: 

News/Opinions: 

• Santa Monica Promenade Mourns Loss of Regular (Santa Monica Lookout, December 4, 2014)  

• Public Memorial Tribute Set for December 7 for Santa Monica Resident Brandon Cramer (Santa Monica Mirror, November 28, 2014) 

• What Brandon and Amalia Teach Us About Love, Honesty and Parenting a Special Needs Child (The Art of Autism, December 7, 2014)

London McCabe

London McCabe, 6 Years

London McCabe was 6 years old and had autism. He was from Waldport, Oregon, where he was a kindergartner at Crestview Heights School. London McCabe died on November 3, 2014, when his mother allegedly threw him over the Yaquina Bay Bridge near Seal Rock, Oregon.

Michelle Nathan @b0ym0m Perry: Why London McCabe's death matters #autism #JusticeforLondon http://t.co/Zshu0G7B61
— IN Fed. of Families (@Indiana_FFCMH) November 15, 2014

Links about London McCabe: 

News:

• Candlelight Vigils Planned for London McCabe (Lincoln County Dispatch, November 5, 2014) 

• Jill McCabe Was Overwhelmed Before Autistic Son's Fatal Plunge (NBC News, November 5, 2014) 

• Mommy Blogger Throws Autistic Son off Bridge: Cops (NYPost.com, November 4, 2014)

Opinions:

• Why London McCabe's Death Matters (David W. Perry, CNN.com, November 10, 2014) 

• The Heartbreaking Death of Autistic Kindergartner London McCabe (Autism Daily NewsCast, November 17, 2014) 

Statements from Autism Organizations: 

• Autism Society Statement on the Death of London McCabe (Autism Society of America)  

• Statement on the Murder of London McCabe (Autistic Self Advocacy Network)