Larry R. Mayo

Gail--My name is Mike Hitt one of Larry's cousins living in Tempe Arizona. The last time I saw both of you was just before you got married and you both came over to my parent's house in Littleton. Larry did call me a few years ago to get some travel advice while he was on a visit to Arizona, but unfortunately I did not see him then. I am one of five cousins that Larry has. His aunt and my mom Florence Mayo Hitt was saddened by the news, but she warmly recalls Larry in his younger years. We...

I am Larry's first cousin (formerly known as Rick Mayo). I last saw Larry in 1961 in Denver. Although I didn't know Larry well, I knew of his works, and always bragged about him to my friends. His commitment to the environment has always inspired me. His mom was my favorite aunt, and I got to spend time with his brother and father the last years of Ralph's life. I regret that I never got to meet Gail or his children, but would love to meet them. I'm sure their quality people. I'll try to...

Dear Gail: I am Charles Apperson writing you from Raleigh, NC. My mother is Maxine Apperson; maiden name Maxine Smith. Larry was Maxine's (mom's) second cousin. We happened to be watching a program on Alaska and she wondered how the Alaska relatives were faring. Mom is now 92 years old and still in good health although she recently moved to an assisted living residence.

Needless to say, we send our condolences. I have vivid memories of visiting with Larry in Colorado.

Best...

What began as casual dockside conversations with Larry and Gail (MV Kittiwake) in Petersburg in 2005, evolved into a successful (so far) human and environmental conflict over an unwise proposed timber harvest plan. Logging was originally scheduled to immediately proceed on privately owned land without regards to “public safety” in a known landslide hazard area above an inhabited 3-mile section of Mitkof Highway within Petersburg City Limits.

Larry's vast knowledge, experience and...

Hello Gail
I am very sorry and shocked to see the celebration of life announcement in the NAEC email today. Much love and condolences to all of the family.
I am halfway across the Atlantic from Barcelona to Miami and will not be home until Sunday Nov 3rd. I will be thinking of you and will save hugs for you then.

Please accept my heartfelt condolences, Gail, for your loss. I will never forget your and Larry's many kindnesses to this Cheechako when I landed at the Berry's in 1970. I was lucky to have been included as a guest on one of Larry's flights. Such an beautiful inquiring mind he had, and he shared his enthusiasm eagerly.

Gail, you and Larry and your family were such inspirations to our family as we became arctic dwellers in the north all those years ago. We send sincere wishes to you all. Friends from long ago, Shirley and Chuck Kaltenbach

We are saddened to hear of this news. Larry was a good friend for many years. His keen mind and unwavering conservation ethic were always an inspiration and will not be forgotten. Our thoughts are with Gail and the whole family. - Margo and Chris Matthews

Larry's work and life, like the glaciers he knew so well, leave a lasting mark upon Alaska - through the legacy of his environmental efforts and his wonderful family. Holding you all close in our thoughts.