Mr. Larry Lo (1 Viewer)

I have been awol for a few days and missed this thread which I simply have to add to.
I've tried writing this a few times but can't seem to get it right.
The post from Currahee Chris is spot on.
A kinder, more decent, thoughtful, compassionate and caring person you couldn't wish to meet.
He touched all who met him.
There are too many enjoyable stories portraying his wicked sense of humour to recount but for those in the know even his later emails referred to me being Louis' bodyguard.
I have this everlasting image which is how I'm sure most of us would want to remember him of this tall, slim,athletic guy in his flying jacket with a broad and impish grin on his face having yet again "sparred" with Louis in the to and fro banter.
A true Gentle Man ( and the spacing is deliberate)
A sad, sad loss and my heartfelt commiserations to Annie and the children.
Clive
 
Lurchio said:
There are too many enjoyable stories portraying his wicked sense of humour to recount but for those in the know even his later emails referred to me being Louis' bodyguard.
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I still think that fellow is still after Louis. Nothing like a 6 foot 7 inch man to make him think otherwise.

Speaking of Larry's sense of humor, Laurel and Hardy had nothing on Larry and Louis.

Brad
 
I just returned from a trip and saw this sad news. Wow. What a shocker. I was hoping to meet him someday, if I ever made it to New York. He looked like a relatively young guy too.
 
As more and more members hear of the terrible news of Larry Lo's passing it is appropriate to move this thread full of so many wonderful tributes and stories to the Member Memorial Tributes area of the forum so people will most easily be able to find it.

The posts here in this thread paint such a wonderful picture who Larry Lo was, it really seems like a virtual version of a wake - and one of the nicer ones I've attended.
I'm so glad the forum is able to provide a place to process this numbing loss for those who knew Larry, and I know they are grateful for the wonderful support they have received from their fellow forum members during this difficult time.
 
I'm rarely on this forum these days but I check back from time to time and I just saw this. My gosh, really sad, truly. My thoughts are with his family and friends.

Wow, just wow.
 
Sorry to hear of his passing he was a great guy. He will be missed.
 
toyking said:
i write this today in complete shock and sadness i was new to the hobby in 2005 met larry in chicago at the show and within seconds knew with his never ending smile and excitement for the hobby he was one of the good guys. from that day on we became good friends, i was lucky to see him often being i live in new york he would come to my place and look over the collection and talk for hours about the history of the hobby and i would take it all in with amazement of his vast knowledge of it all. And to see his collection was the most amazing thing.i remember larry me and hans drove together to valley forge this year and how we laughed all the way there and back.on a personal note myself i was battling cancer three years ago and remember larry would send me toy soldiers that i was missing to make me feel better, thats the kind of great person he was always thinking and helping others my heart is broken today as we have lost one of the good guys. my thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
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Larry was ALL-PRO in every category of life and he even taught me a few life lessons along the way which I will not lose sight of. Unfortunately, I regret missing the chance to say "see you soon" rather than goodbye. Two days ago while waiting at the Wilmington airport I went online to the TF Forum. It had been quite a while since I last looked at the forum and was shocked by this tragic news and still am. I was moving the plane up to Rome, NY to pick some people up which enabled me to fly right along the Hudson and have NYC right off my right wing tip. So, at 16,000 feet, the autopilot came off and Larry got a wing salute as we came abeam his approximate home base. It was the best I could do for him at that moment. I hope he saw it from higher above. Two days have gone by and I am back in this storm belt sitting in NJ. All I can think about is his passing and hope that his family are hanging tough. If someone can post or send his obituary, I would love to read it. What an increbile human being. All of the posts & tributes by his friends speak volumes.

For Larry/Lawrence...

http://www.woodiescciclub.com/high-flight.htm
 
I did not know this man at all.... but from the heart-felt out-pouring of affection in this thread he must have been a very special person....My condolences to all his friends and especially his family....My he be in the presence and comfort of the Lord where there is no more sufferrring and every tear is wiped away. RIP Larry
 
Bummer dudes and brutal. Larry was a super cool dude. I had met Larry as a guest of his at his Chinese restaurant in NYC. Additionally, we had talked numerous times while running into each other at the Chicago show. I wish the best for his family. His passing has reminded me to make the most of every day.
 
Beaufighter said:
Larry was ALL-PRO in every category of life and he even taught me a few life lessons along the way which I will not lose sight of. Unfortunately, I regret missing the chance to say "see you soon" rather than goodbye. Two days ago while waiting at the Wilmington airport I went online to the TF Forum. It had been quite a while since I last looked at the forum and was shocked by this tragic news and still am. I was moving the plane up to Rome, NY to pick some people up which enabled me to fly right along the Hudson and have NYC right off my right wing tip. So, at 16,000 feet, the autopilot came off and Larry got a wing salute as we came abeam his approximate home base. It was the best I could do for him at that moment. I hope he saw it from higher above. Two days have gone by and I am back in this storm belt sitting in NJ. All I can think about is his passing and hope that his family are hanging tough. If someone can post or send his obituary, I would love to read it. What an increbile human being. All of the posts & tributes by his friends speak volumes.

For Larry/Lawrence...

http://www.woodiescciclub.com/high-flight.htm
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Nice post Marc!
 
Louis Badolato said:
Howard, what are we going to do without him?
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Louis,

Larry is in each of us in some form or another for good...this good is carried on to people we know...our children and their children and so on. It may be a small amount of Larry or a large amount of Larry but either way we are not without him...he is in many of us and continues on with us.... AMEN!
 
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I know everyone is busy, but someone should write an article about Lawrence and along with a picture, submit it to Toy Soldier and Model Figure or Toy Soldier Collector magazine. I'll bet they'll print it, which would be a fitting tribute to the man.
 
Go for Broke said:
I know everyone is busy, but someone should write an article about Lawrence and along with a picture, submit it to Toy Soldier and Model Figure or Toy Soldier Collector magazine. I'll bet they'll print it, which would be a fitting tribute to the man.
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I would be happy to write an article about Larry, but I don't know anyone at Toy Soldier Magazine, or how to go about getting it submitted to them.
 
Louis,

Give Shannon as call as she knows the editor.

Brad
 
Louis, Toy Soldier & Model Figure magazine has an office in Wisconsin. Shannon turned me on to the mag many years ago. I'm sure Shannon can get you in touch with the editor at the magazine. Treefrog Treasures has a full size ad every month. If you don't already have this mag, give it a try. I look at the mag more than my TS collection. Toy Soldier Collector is also good. I subscribe to both.
 
Louis,
I reached out to Stuart, he's the editor via email, will be in touch once he gets back to me...........
 
I spoke to Hans Hedrich today, and was informed that Larry's wife, Annie, is having a memorial dinner for Larry's Toy Soldier friends at their restaurant, Sushianna, on Friday, March 14th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Those interested in attending, please contact me via PM or e-mail.
 
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