AFFIRMATIONS FOR LARRY FROM DISCOVERY
Dear VeeCee, Karen and Russell - I wanted to send you this page of affirmations that immediately followed my sharing of Larry’s passing with the Discovery group of his former friends and colleagues. Richmond and the rest of the world knows Larry as the amazing and inspirational musician and faithful man he was, but I wanted you to also have this sample of how much he was revered, respected, admired and honored by the people at Discovery. Many of these folks are senior execs (network presidents, vps, programmers, etc.) from all over the world. I honestly could not read them all without breaking down constantly remembering all of the amazing gifts we received and memories we have from that time. Please let me know if there is anything at all I might to do to assist you during this time.
Sending love to you all.
Karen Lomax
Betsy Norwood Fantle
Such sad news. He’s certainly singing with his fellow angels now. Such a wonderful person I was blessed to know.
Colleen Allen
I am sorry for your loss Karen and all who cared for him.
Judy Engle Seely
This is so sad to hear. Larry will always be remembered for the joy he spread at Discovery.
Kyle Boesel OConnor
Such sad news. Larry was a wonderful man. My deepest condolences to his family.
Sheila Roberts Lewis
Such sad news. Larry was always a joy to be around at Discovery.
Kristen Welch
What an amazing person. RIP Larry. We will miss you.
Roy Kohn
Absolutely one of the best people I’ve met.
Mary Rollins
Sending love to Larry’s friends and family. He is missed.
Katherine Nelson
What a lovely, wonderful person who brought much happiness and light to the world.
Dan Salerno
A good man. A really good man.
Justin Albert
So sad. What a lovely and good human being lost to us.
Eileen O’Neill
A prince of a fellow. He made this planet better. What a loss.
Diane Roberts
RIP Larry. You were a very special man to all of us. You will be missed but never forgotten.
Margo Kent
I’ll always remember the two of you laughing it up in your office across from mine in Bethesda. I’m so sorry Karen. He was a wonderful man.
Leslie Taul Ridgeway
So sad to hear. He was such a wonderful person. My condolences to his family.
Steve Lahn
Oh no! Loved Larry and I am so sorry to hear this news! He was a special guy. My deepest sympathies to his family. My favorite memory was always referring to him as Larry “not so” Bland.
Terri Johnson Murray
Oh no, so very sorry to hear this news about Larry. HE was such a special soul, he will never be forgotten.
Van Johnson
Such a huge loss. My godmother is from Richmond and always raved about LARRY BLAND and his Volunteer Choir, years before his time at Discovery.
Kathrine Anderson Cicala
This is truly sad news but Larry will always be remembered and treasured for his joy.
Susan Campbell
I’ll always remember that smile. Such a good person. What a deep loss.
Lisa Fager
Larry was my “work dad”. I have a million awesome memories. I just spoke to him 5 months ago for an hour and we hollered and cut up like old times. Rest in peace "Diddy".
Dawn Sinsel
My heart is so heavy right now. Every memory I have of Larry is with laughter, smiles and hugs. Rest in Peace Larry.
Mike Quattrone
Larry had a way of brightening even the most challenging day, plus he was always a joy to work with...I’m hoping for peace and comfort for all his loved ones.
Tara Patten
I feel blessed to have known him. May he rest in sweet peace. He was an amazing human being.
David McKean
So sad to hear this, one of the kindest souls I have ever met. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Larry Gordon
This is so sad. Larry was a great guy, always so positive and cheerful. It was a pleasure to know him. My condolences to his family. He will truly be missed.
Heather Roymans
Larry was a pure joy and an amazing human. I am a better person having known him, we all are. My heart goes out to all his dear friends and family. Larry, you will be missed.
Rose Mary Melnicki
This news took my breathe away. Larry was one of the happiest, kindest and most wonderful humans I have ever met. I have so many memories of my time with him at Discovery but also got to work with him while I was at NatGeo and he was still with Bob Wise.
Christiane Allan Fabrizio
Thank you for sharing this very sad news. He was always someone I looked forward to seeing in the office. What a joy he was.
Licet Ariza
This breaks my heart! But he put out such loving energy, I’m sure the angels are happy to share his company. Rest In Peace, Larry. You are loved and missed.
Sarah Hume
Larry epitomized grace, elegance and charm. We were blessed to have him as a colleague and I’ll always remember his signature expression often said with a slightly sardonic raised eyebrow “Enjoy!” Love and prayers to you dear Larry.
Janet Carlson
Sweet Larry. A twinkle in his eye and mischievous smile. Sending love and prayers to his family and many many friends.
Monica Lucero
That bright smile and always ready to make your worst days feel better with one of his big hugs and laughter. He will truly be missed, my heart aches for his family.
Nancy LeBrun Castner
Oh my. So sorry to hear this.
Trisha Roberts Thomas
Such heartbreaking news and a sweet soul. I’m thinking of you Karen P Lomax.
Alison Risso
I’m so sorry to hear that.
Judy L. Harris
His wonderful smile brightened everyone’s day. He always made new employees know he was there to help. He will be missed by many.
Doug DePriest
It’s been a long time since we all walked with Dinosaurs. Larry was the beloved emissary of the Discovery/BBC Joint Venture back in that day that produced Walking with Dinosaurs. And as Mike Q showed us how to collaborate, Larry did everything he could.
Rebecca McCullough Bednarek
Larry was so very special, and brought so much to this world and all who knew him. Rest In Peace.
Nancy Lavin Albert
He was a shining presence and made Discovery a better place for everyone. Love to his family and friends.
Patty Ferry
Thank you for letting us know Karen. Larry was an elegant and refined gentleman. He was also the very definition of the perfect Executive Assistant. I’m so glad we can share our love for him here. May he rest in peace.
Clarissa Vincent
So sad. What a nice guy!
Leslie Learner
Just seeing his name, and yours, brings back wonderful memories of MIP and MIPCOM.
Janet Carlson
Said it best. He had “a twinkle in his eye and a mischievous smile”.
Bianca Moreno Rupert
Saying many prayers for such a kind man. It was a pleasure to know him. Peace to his family.
Kim Hirose Tobe
Larry was the light and life of our team. He saved me from total embarrassment when I started to nod off during a DSC retreat where we were crammed like sardines in a hotel suite. He called me out of the room so I could wake up. Larry was thoughtful an…
Carole Tomko
Ahhhhh- Larry- we will miss your presence, spirit and voice! Karen, will you share if we can send something to his family or if there are plans that would allow any of us to send something? I’m also sorry for you knowing what a deep and incred
Dear VeeCee, Karen and Russell - I wanted to send you this page of affirmations that immediately followed my sharing of Larry’s passing with the Discovery group of his former friends and colleagues. Richmond and the rest of the world knows Larry as the amazing and inspirational musician and faithful man he was, but I wanted you to also have this sample of how much he was revered, respected, admired and honored by the people at Discovery. Many of these folks are senior execs (network presidents, vps, programmers, etc.) from all over the world. I honestly could not read them all without breaking down constantly remembering all of the amazing gifts we received and memories we have from that time. Please let me know if there is anything at all I might to do to assist you during this time.
Sending love to you all.
Karen Lomax
Betsy Norwood Fantle
Such sad news. He’s certainly singing with his fellow angels now. Such a wonderful person I was blessed to know.
Colleen Allen
I am sorry for your loss Karen and all who cared for him.
Judy Engle Seely
This is so sad to hear. Larry will always be remembered for the joy he spread at Discovery.
Kyle Boesel OConnor
Such sad news. Larry was a wonderful man. My deepest condolences to his family.
Sheila Roberts Lewis
Such sad news. Larry was always a joy to be around at Discovery.
Kristen Welch
What an amazing person. RIP Larry. We will miss you.
Roy Kohn
Absolutely one of the best people I’ve met.
Mary Rollins
Sending love to Larry’s friends and family. He is missed.
Katherine Nelson
What a lovely, wonderful person who brought much happiness and light to the world.
Dan Salerno
A good man. A really good man.
Justin Albert
So sad. What a lovely and good human being lost to us.
Eileen O’Neill
A prince of a fellow. He made this planet better. What a loss.
Diane Roberts
RIP Larry. You were a very special man to all of us. You will be missed but never forgotten.
Margo Kent
I’ll always remember the two of you laughing it up in your office across from mine in Bethesda. I’m so sorry Karen. He was a wonderful man.
Leslie Taul Ridgeway
So sad to hear. He was such a wonderful person. My condolences to his family.
Steve Lahn
Oh no! Loved Larry and I am so sorry to hear this news! He was a special guy. My deepest sympathies to his family. My favorite memory was always referring to him as Larry “not so” Bland.
Terri Johnson Murray
Oh no, so very sorry to hear this news about Larry. HE was such a special soul, he will never be forgotten.
Van Johnson
Such a huge loss. My godmother is from Richmond and always raved about LARRY BLAND and his Volunteer Choir, years before his time at Discovery.
Kathrine Anderson Cicala
This is truly sad news but Larry will always be remembered and treasured for his joy.
Susan Campbell
I’ll always remember that smile. Such a good person. What a deep loss.
Lisa Fager
Larry was my “work dad”. I have a million awesome memories. I just spoke to him 5 months ago for an hour and we hollered and cut up like old times. Rest in peace "Diddy".
Dawn Sinsel
My heart is so heavy right now. Every memory I have of Larry is with laughter, smiles and hugs. Rest in Peace Larry.
Mike Quattrone
Larry had a way of brightening even the most challenging day, plus he was always a joy to work with...I’m hoping for peace and comfort for all his loved ones.
Tara Patten
I feel blessed to have known him. May he rest in sweet peace. He was an amazing human being.
David McKean
So sad to hear this, one of the kindest souls I have ever met. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Larry Gordon
This is so sad. Larry was a great guy, always so positive and cheerful. It was a pleasure to know him. My condolences to his family. He will truly be missed.
Heather Roymans
Larry was a pure joy and an amazing human. I am a better person having known him, we all are. My heart goes out to all his dear friends and family. Larry, you will be missed.
Rose Mary Melnicki
This news took my breathe away. Larry was one of the happiest, kindest and most wonderful humans I have ever met. I have so many memories of my time with him at Discovery but also got to work with him while I was at NatGeo and he was still with Bob Wise.
Christiane Allan Fabrizio
Thank you for sharing this very sad news. He was always someone I looked forward to seeing in the office. What a joy he was.
Licet Ariza
This breaks my heart! But he put out such loving energy, I’m sure the angels are happy to share his company. Rest In Peace, Larry. You are loved and missed.
Sarah Hume
Larry epitomized grace, elegance and charm. We were blessed to have him as a colleague and I’ll always remember his signature expression often said with a slightly sardonic raised eyebrow “Enjoy!” Love and prayers to you dear Larry.
Janet Carlson
Sweet Larry. A twinkle in his eye and mischievous smile. Sending love and prayers to his family and many many friends.
Monica Lucero
That bright smile and always ready to make your worst days feel better with one of his big hugs and laughter. He will truly be missed, my heart aches for his family.
Nancy LeBrun Castner
Oh my. So sorry to hear this.
Trisha Roberts Thomas
Such heartbreaking news and a sweet soul. I’m thinking of you Karen P Lomax.
Alison Risso
I’m so sorry to hear that.
Judy L. Harris
His wonderful smile brightened everyone’s day. He always made new employees know he was there to help. He will be missed by many.
Doug DePriest
It’s been a long time since we all walked with Dinosaurs. Larry was the beloved emissary of the Discovery/BBC Joint Venture back in that day that produced Walking with Dinosaurs. And as Mike Q showed us how to collaborate, Larry did everything he could.
Rebecca McCullough Bednarek
Larry was so very special, and brought so much to this world and all who knew him. Rest In Peace.
Nancy Lavin Albert
He was a shining presence and made Discovery a better place for everyone. Love to his family and friends.
Patty Ferry
Thank you for letting us know Karen. Larry was an elegant and refined gentleman. He was also the very definition of the perfect Executive Assistant. I’m so glad we can share our love for him here. May he rest in peace.
Clarissa Vincent
So sad. What a nice guy!
Leslie Learner
Just seeing his name, and yours, brings back wonderful memories of MIP and MIPCOM.
Janet Carlson
Said it best. He had “a twinkle in his eye and a mischievous smile”.
Bianca Moreno Rupert
Saying many prayers for such a kind man. It was a pleasure to know him. Peace to his family.
Kim Hirose Tobe
Larry was the light and life of our team. He saved me from total embarrassment when I started to nod off during a DSC retreat where we were crammed like sardines in a hotel suite. He called me out of the room so I could wake up. Larry was thoughtful an…
Carole Tomko
Ahhhhh- Larry- we will miss your presence, spirit and voice! Karen, will you share if we can send something to his family or if there are plans that would allow any of us to send something? I’m also sorry for you knowing what a deep and incred