Tristan's parents wrote the following letter when they heard news of the recent UK vigils and asked for it to be sent out to all those involved:
Thursday, March 19, 2009
We are shocked and horrified by the shooting of our son, Tristan
Anderson. In equal measure, we are amazed by the out pouring of the
love and support from all over the world. For all of you, we are
deeply grateful. Tristan travelled widely and has good friends and
fellow activist in may countries but we had no idea of the magnitude
of the network he is part of.
We feel enormously supported by the vigils and demonstrations
happening all over the world, Thank you so much for advocating for
others. We hope your actions on his behalf well help prevent these
tragedies in the future.
Tristan is being well cared for by the doctors, his friends and
family. Your concern and actions help insure his good treatment and
brings attention to indiscriminate shooting of non-violent protesters.
From the bottom of our hearts we thank you all for everything you
are doing.
Nancy and Mike Anderson