A. Laurence Ralph

Dear Stephanie, I was just looking for you on the internet, and came across this very sad news about Larry. I also saw his picture in an article you wrote about AFS. I am so sorry. You lost him way too soon. I hope your have your children nearby to help you through this time of loss. With sympathy, Halyna

Dear Stephanie and family,

We are so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. Although we only knew him briefly through AFS when he stayed at house last summer, you could tell he had a passion for life and was a wonderful caring person.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He will be missed in the AFS world.

Our family is very sad to hear of Larry's passing. He was a true crusader for AFS-ers. I myself am an AFS returnee, and our family hosted short term and also for a year. Larry could not have done more for AFS the years we were involved. Stephanie, thank you for sharing him with the many students he helped bring here. He has changed many lives for the better, and in that, his memory will live on. May God bless you, your family, and your (AFS) extended family, as you grieve, and may you be...

I was sorry to hear about Larry through the AFS Newsletter today. I worked with him on the Regional Council, he from the NE and I from the SE Region. He was a great guy and an inspiring leader. I enjoyed our times together, sharing different approaches to problems. He helped me a lot from just watching him at work. I'll miss him.

With sympathy,
Bob

I was recently an AFS liasion for a student who came to our school from Norway. I knew Larry only through phone calls and emails, but his dedication to the AFS students and their families, and in his compassionate understanding and practical advice for both visiting students and the host families who adopt them, came through loud and clear. His experience, insight and support was invaluable to me when I (and my student and her family) needed it, as I'm sure it was for many, many others. It...

Dear Steph, I am stunned to hear of your loss. In the short time I knew Larry, he was always upbeat and fun. AFS will certainly miss him... My best to you and your family, extended across the globe. Thank you for sharing him with us.

I met Larry through AFS when he contacted us about having a teacher from Thailand stay with my family. He helped open the door to another world. I am sad to hear such a vital person is no longer brightening the world except in our memories.

Dear Stephie, I was very sorry to hear about your husband.

Dear Steph,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss but I am sure that Larry now is in a wonderful place. I myself have been through very difficult times since last May and my father-in-law passed away 2 months ago but my family and I are even stronger and closer than ever before. We all believe good men such as Larry will be in a better place with all of our best wishes. I am very much obliged to you for your unselfishness and kindness. I will always keep the best memories we share in my...