The senseless murder of Austin native Beau Zabel here on the streets of Philadelphia is all over the news here. Please know that the citizens of Philadelphia are heartsick that such a wonderful person would come here to teach in our schools, where he and others are so needed, to then be cut down in the prime of life is so tragic that one is at a loss for words.

Condolences to the Zabel family and the city of Austin, from my family and from the good people of Philadelphia.

Todd B. Kimmell

Philadelphia, Pa.