Larry Lawrence

What an amazing guy! I knew him through high school athletics. We were both QB's. We were both coached by our fathers. In 1966 our teams tied 6-6 to share the mythical state championship. The game was played in November. Larry, playing LB tackled me and my ribs hurt for 7 months. He had an All-American personality, too. Truly a one in a million guy!

Remember Larry and his long hair playing for the Calgary Stampeders

Larry and his father Ted were able to convince a person with average abilities that he was capable of achieving extrodanary things with the 110% effort that Ted preached about. together they changed my life

I've started this multiple times but just can't get right. These sorts of things should be solemn, poignant, and concise.
But every time I begin I end up with pages of meandering remembrance.

I first met Larry in the 6th grade. Played against him, with him, hung out, observed from a distance and up close. Time , distance and circumstance led us in different directions but I had the good fortune to cross paths with him over the years. Last saw him in my home in 1996 and had the...

Growing up in the shadow of Jefferson High School in the mid 1960's Larry Lawrence was my first hero. A more incredible athlete will never grace the fields that he had so much success on as a J-Hawk. God Bless You Larry Lawrence.

I am so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. He was, to say the least, continuously interesting. My heartfelt condolences go out to Ted, Sherri and John and to Larry's children. I am truly saddened for the loss of this wonderful, light-hearted, quirky and intelligent man.