Laurence Douglas Leavitt

So sorry to hear about Larry! He had invited me to bring my bow your house years ago to deal with the deer in your yard. I didn't see any from the wooden platform in the back, but it was one of the coldest hunts I can remember, since it was the first cold day of the year and I was not ready for it. I really appreciated he trusted me enough to allow me to try. He was a gentleman.

I was fortunate to have met Larry during my career as a NASA wind tunnel test engineer - he was so much more than an engineer. He was a warm and compassionate human. So sorry to learn of his passing.

I had the pleasure of coaching Larry in his Senior year of high school and having him in recreation programs as he grew up here in Statesboro. He was one of the nicest kids I was ever associated with in my life. I always considered him a friend.

Robert Tanner Statesboro, Georgia

I am so sorry to hear of your loss and of Larry's passing. While I did not know Larry well, I crossed paths with him from time to time both at LaRC while I was there and later in industry meetings and conferences. He was a great guy, friendly, down-to-earth, interested in people, and he always engaged me in conversation. I remember first meeting him thirty years ago this summer when I played on his softball team as a summer intern. More recently, he reached out to me for industry...

My sincerest condolences to you and your family on Larry's passing. I'm an engineer at a company in the Midwest that was involved with the research work that Larry did on multi-axis thrust vectoring nozzles and I interacted with Larry on some of his AIAA activities. His technical expertise, professional interactions, and personal character will be missed by the aerospace community.

I was so shocked and saddened to hear of this news. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mary Beth,
We are so very sorry to hear of Larry's passing. Please accept our condolences.
Ann Bare and Tom Zang

Marybeth and Jon,
I worked with Larry for many, many years, both of us in Aero for most of our careers. Larry was an excellent engineer, superb leader, a great mentor to so many, and a friend to all! I'm so very sorry for your loss, I know he must be reunited with your son/brother and watching over you both. My husband and I are out of town or we would surely be there to extend what little comfort we could offer. Our deepest condolences.
Sincerely,
Cindy Lee