Larry Philip Atkinson

I have fond memories of Larry as a fellow graduate student at Dalhousie and interactions in the years after at national and international meetings. I especially remember an auto trip that Larry and Ann made with me from Halifax to New York City, partially through a blizzard. Larry will be much missed.

When I think about Larry, I picture him cheerfully smiling and chatting. I am very grateful for his encouragement to get involved with The Oceanography Society. It ended up being one of my favorite activities as a grad student. I also recall his joy in reminiscing about his past, once he learned I was headed for UW and Seattle for a postdoc. He was always a lovely person to talk to and his presence will be missed.

It's with great sadness that I learned of Larry's passing and condolences to Ann, the boys and their families. With much love, Beth, Joe and Maria Cajiao

I'd line to offer my sincere condolences to the Atkinson family. I first met Larry when we were setting up the HF radar network for ODU in Norfolk and Virginia Beach. Of course, I knew of him already primarily because of our shared scientific interest in the Gulf Stream. I always love running into Larry at various conferences thereafter. He was a kind soul and will certainly be missed.

What a beautiful and fitting memorial to Dr. Atkinson. I had the privilege of collaborating in a small way on several projects/initiatives with him during his tenure at ODU and can attest to his vision, leadership and unassuming manner. He was the driving force behind the creation of the Center for Coastal Physical Oceanography at ODU and raised the stature of ODU in the field of oceanography to a national, if not international level. I can also attest to his amazing ability to bring...

I had the pleasure of working with Larry on many projects at Nauticus through the years. I am grateful for that experience. My condolences to the family.

It is with personal sadness that I read the obituary of Dr Atkinson. He was a great friend and supporter of the Hampton Roads Section of the Marine Technology Society for many years. I enjoyed talking with him many times while I was a student at CCPO and enjoyed a trip with him and Ann on a garden tour in the UK several years ago. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Dear Ann I would like to express my condolences at the passing of Larry. I will always be grateful and treasure the moments and opportunities he opened for us Latin American students. The oceanography community will surely miss a great colleague, friend and mentor.
My thoughts are with you