George Zimmerman’s Parents Also Hope Racists Give Them Money After Trayvon Martin Shooting
George Zimmerman, the man who shot unarmed Florida teen Trayvon Martin on February 26th and was later arrested after a large outcry, several protests and intense interest in the case on social media sites, has a website shilling for donations from people to help pay his legal costs because generally when you are not a cop and you shoot someone, a trial ensues.
While George Zimmerman insists the shooting was in self-defense, many have seen the shooting as racially motivated. And in the wake of the many demonstrations and heavy coverage of the killing, the Zimmerman family has endured some amount of public criticism.
Zimmerman, shortly before his arrest, created a website to collect donations — and many people opened their wallets to pay for his defense. But now Zimmerman’s parents say they need money too, as their lives have changed since their son gunned down a teenager on a Florida streetcorner.
To read the words of George Zimmerman’s parents, one might almost forget that a teen has died, his parents still grieving, because they make such a case for their own suffering in wading through the aftermath of the shooting their son engaged in that left Trayvon Martin dead, in the street, for the crime of walking home in his father’s neighborhood:
The site, hosted at robertandgladys.com, assures readers that the Zimmermans have fully accepted that their life has been altered since their son shot someone — but it is very hard for them, they say:
“We fully realize that the peaceful, secure life we once knew is now just a memory. Therefore, I am providing a link for those supporters who would like to leave us a personal message or contribute to our greatly increased living expenses, and our eventual relocation.”
With an amazing lack of irony, the Zimmermans say:
“Secondly, I am very often asked ‘How are you doing?’, ‘How are you holding up?’, or similar questions by concerned friends and acquaintances. How we are doing is unimaginable. Gladys and I have planned and worked hard our entire married life (36 years) in order that someday we would be able to spend some quality, peaceful time together in our retirement years. Our dreams ended on February 26th.”
The Zimmermans also make reference to the “highly orchestrated” events following the shooting. Do you find the online begging from the Zimmermans to be distasteful?
Tags : george zimmerman, george zimmerman father, george zimmerman's parents, gladys zimmerman, robert zimmerman, therealgeorgezimmerman.com, Trayvon Martin, trayvon martin case
Posted: August 4, 2012
![‘Brady Bunch’ Reunion Takes Place At Kings Island [Video]](http://cdn.inquisitr.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Brady-Bunch-Reunion-100x100.jpg)
![Missouri Teen Dies In First Solo Drive While Texting [Video]](http://cdn.inquisitr.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/savannah-nash-dies-texting-while-driving-2013-video-100x100.jpg)
Aug 4, 2012
Distasteful? Yes. If they didn't want the life they have earned, they should have taught their son better than to shoot an unarmed civilian.
Aug 4, 2012
Disgusting. Why aren't they accepting this as "God's plan" instead of begging for money? Their dreams didn't end that night. They still have their son. Sure, he may not be all they had hoped, but they still have him. Sorry he blew his chance for something better. Trayvon will never have that chance. How dare they.
Aug 5, 2012
It's little wonder that disgusting opportunists like this produced the son they did.
They sicken me.
Aug 5, 2012
"Gladys and I have planned and worked hard our entire married life (36 years) in order that someday we would be able to spend some quality, peaceful time together in our retirement years. Our dreams ended on February 26th.”.
Although I feel sorry for you for what your son has brought down on you, it was his choice. You can't blame the media or the police or anyone else but George. Since this was George's choice, he should be responsible for his own legal expenses-he should not expect you, nor should you, make excuses for him. Perhaps you should have raised him better.
As R. Stanley said on this board, it must be "God's Plan" that you are having to deal with the consequences of your sons' piss-poor choices that fateful nite. Grow up and quit begging.
Aug 5, 2012
I find it hard to believe that RZ,who has a military pension along with his magistrate's pension is broke.His wife also has a pension from her state gov.job as well.If these two need money,sue Spike Lee and Roseanne Barr for tweeting or attempting to tweet their address.
Aug 5, 2012
Now I understand why George Zimmerman acts the way he does…..
Aug 5, 2012
when you have death threats daily and have the most violent racist group, the new black panthers wanting you dead, its not like you can continue life as usual, one threat was anybody with zimmerman dna most die..
Aug 5, 2012
and your point? their problem is not a problem that american people created nor should we bail them out. they should stand their ground and if anyone bothers them, they should call the police to intervene. it's not our duty to give them money. also, they should have raised their son George to not be a murderer; but mainly, they have a pension, social security, a home, health insurance and other benefits such as their children are still alive and can help the parents – if they were raised properly. These are not needy people and it is shameful that they are pimping themselves as needy. they should sell their home or live in their home and stand their ground. no one is going to bother them but everyone is getting sick and tired of their begging.
Aug 5, 2012
their problem is not a problem that american people created nor should we bail them out. they should stand their ground and if anyone bothers them, they should call the police to intervene. it's not our duty to give them money. also, they should have raised their son George to not be a murderer; but mainly, they have a pension, social security, a home, health insurance and other benefits such as their children are still alive and can help the parents – if they were raised properly. These are not needy people and it is shameful that they are pimping themselves as needy. they should sell their home or live in their home and stand their ground. no one is going to bother them but everyone is getting sick and tired of their begging.
Aug 5, 2012
Father/Mother Z have the right to beg, if they want. I thought perhaps they were really doing it for GZ, as Mr. O says the money is JUST NOT COMING IN. Like Father, Like Son, the apple doesn't seem to fall far from the tree. Attitude wise, none of them seem to care about the REAL VICTIM IN THIS CASE, Trayvon Martin, in case they have forgotten! They have ONLY TO LOOK TO GZ for their missery! Father Z's appearance at the bail hearing seemed such a waste; all he said was the voice on the 911 tape was definitely his sons. What was that suppose to be about? He kept biting his lower lip, as though I better keep my mouth shut. HUH! Father Z thought the news would come out showing GZ was justified….sorry Father Z, the truth of the matter is, GZ was NOT justified in shooting TM.
Aug 5, 2012
Amen
Aug 5, 2012
if there were a organization looking for the gz and his family the probly would be dead by now. this is just a bunch of fabricated lies to beg for money. the zs and family do not have any shame in their game. the are using this opportunity to try and get rich. if anyone want to give away their money help the people in colorado you would probly have more blessing than being fools. you better think!
Aug 5, 2012
How does one claim they are not a racist, yet don't have a problem with accepting money from the likes thereof! Buncch of Bull!
Aug 5, 2012
They have a right to beg for money, and they're not responsible for what happened, yet are affected by it. Still, their lack of respect for the dead; their lack of acknowledging Travon Martin's parents' suffering; and the lack of even calling it an unfortunate situation; is just disgusting. The way they make themselves out to be victims, as though they were the only ones affected by it, is disgusting. Clearly they're trying to appeal to people who only relate to them and don't see the other side as being worth of sympathy.
Aug 5, 2012
Just a way to get money. Why shouldn't they get all they can, I guess is what they figure….
Aug 5, 2012
Yeah, I'm requesting donations too. My remaining shred of hope for the triumph of integrity and human dignity over general douchebaggery and appalling obtuseness disintegrated upon reading this article. I figure the world owes me at least a few grand for allowing these Zimmerman dicknozzles to breathe my air. What a hopeless pair of bastards.
Aug 5, 2012
Google has blessed me with $10897 a month income! Find out how to make money working for this billion dollar company. You choose your working hours. More info at MakeCash25.cøm
Aug 5, 2012
Well, it looks like it goes back to molesting part when Zimmerman said sorry and wallked away that didn't do anything like cold heart. When George killed unarmed young man underage, we all learned that he was a molester that when money seems to be stop flowing in. No one want to donate to MOLESTER. Then Zimmerman parents are going to deal with this now, you the father walked out and now you going to pay for this suffer that you didn't do anything aobut it in past with George. You let it slide and George got it away with "Murder" for so long till he killed Trayvon and this time it may NOT be able get away with Murder. You need let George take responsible for what he did and pay for what he did this time by going to jail. That is what it call "Tough Love."
Aug 6, 2012
Kim LaCapria your liberal bias is showing. If Martin attacked Zimmerman, self defence is justified, I don't know I wasn't there. Did you see Zimmerman gun down Martin? Speculation about things unseen is inaccurate and judgemental.
Aug 6, 2012
Aww so sad, our son was just playing a little "Cops and Robbers" with Trayvon. He just wanted to win ONE TIME! Don't you know they "always get away"? It's only right that "God's will" be done! George has a lot of supporters out there who know he shot Martin in self defense and/or killed a thug. It is your responsibility to stand with the Zimmermans and give them more money. The Sam's Club and Amex bills aren't going to pay themselves. Stop being selfish and send them money!
Aug 6, 2012
Father/Mother/George/Wife Zimmerman, YOU think you have it bad, I, like MILLIONS of others, lost everything in the economic turn down of 2007 and crash of 2008! I took care of my mother physically and financially for many years until her death in 2007, I had 8 surgeries and lost my health in 2007, lost a 56 year old brother in 2007, a few other friends in 2007, lost my job and home in 2008 and 70% of my retirement income and when I took the balance, the gov't took 20%. While I was told to go on disability in 2007, I did not want to because I would lose everything, but once I lost everything in 2008, I was fortunate to get disability in 2009. Now I live like a pauper and realize material things mean nothing. A LIFE means everything! All of you, stand on your own feet and take care of yourselves! And be Thankful that you have your LIFE!
Aug 6, 2012
wth ever ………..
Aug 6, 2012
All you hear is poor Zimmermans…..Im sorry I feel the begging from all of you is really sad….TM has been called every name in the book and its wrong…..H e was a young man walking to his fathers when you took his life….He had a can of tea cell ph and skittles that is all…..ZIMMERMAN your a poor excuse for a human being…………
Aug 6, 2012
"I will not stand for liars.. or those who play headgames…I have no time for ppl like that.." So I take it you don't stand for George Z? I would have commented on the rest but you're spelling is horrendous.. ; )