tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334776379149827.post7968095374621110757..comments2023-03-26T10:44:28.679-07:00Comments on Design Faith: Larry FournierKenneth Caldwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11877278524477312027noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334776379149827.post-31690665233712515302013-10-10T17:02:13.081-07:002013-10-10T17:02:13.081-07:00Kenny - your words about Larry sum it up so nicely...Kenny - your words about Larry sum it up so nicely -- "He was the thread that connected so many relationships that moved all over the continuum from professional to personal". Larry was one of my most treasured friends and mentor. I will miss him dearly.<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14941650642113837152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334776379149827.post-15372154591949532662013-10-08T08:32:50.694-07:002013-10-08T08:32:50.694-07:00The world has lost a shining light now that Larry ...The world has lost a shining light now that Larry has left us. He was such a generous spirit. We will always remember him!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334776379149827.post-5618604953556638322013-09-27T10:23:57.858-07:002013-09-27T10:23:57.858-07:00i enjoyed reading about your friendship with larry...i enjoyed reading about your friendship with larry - thank you for sharing - i owe much to larry -he hired me to work for Ehrlich Rominger back in 1997. larry gave me my start. after my interview with larry i went to a happy hour with the rest of the staff at ER and thus had an incredible opportunity to meet principals and associates from the firm. larry introduced me to a lot of people that afternoon and i had some great conversations. the very next morning he called me and wanted me to start working that day. i was so excited - he told me that i made some great impressions with people during that happy hour. i will always be grateful for having met larry - his kindness, intelligence, charm and humor will be missed my many.hermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02092206834712240328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334776379149827.post-1508903279085488622013-09-27T07:29:01.418-07:002013-09-27T07:29:01.418-07:00Thank you so much for writing this, Kenny. It is a...Thank you so much for writing this, Kenny. It is a loving tribute, and so well-deserved. Larry was not only a pioneer in marketing A/E services, but also a kind and generous person. He will live on in our memories.Marjanne Pearsonhttp://nextmoon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334776379149827.post-45535592474264055622013-09-27T07:27:08.461-07:002013-09-27T07:27:08.461-07:00Thank you so much, Kenny. This is a loving tribute...Thank you so much, Kenny. This is a loving tribute to Larry, and so well-deserved. He was a true pioneer in marketing, as well as an exceptionally kind and generous person. He will live on in our memories.EVVancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01300048806499475153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334776379149827.post-21394907578882025342013-09-26T02:03:51.070-07:002013-09-26T02:03:51.070-07:00Some years back, during the worst of the downturn,...Some years back, during the worst of the downturn, I was laid off from my second job in less than two years. Larry and I had lunch, and I'll never forget one comment he made to me regarding my job search. It was such simple insight, but it was precisely applicable to my situation. I took his advice, and to this day I remain grateful that he shared his wisdom and experience with me. I know I'm just one of many who feel his loss. -MichaelMichael TenBrinknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334776379149827.post-84585538448312981072013-09-25T18:04:03.663-07:002013-09-25T18:04:03.663-07:00Kenny - as others have mentioned, your writing cap...Kenny - as others have mentioned, your writing captured the essence of Larry. Thanks so much for posting. He's left a big hole in our world.<br />Susan MillhouseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334776379149827.post-12735294442557587372013-09-25T17:40:39.559-07:002013-09-25T17:40:39.559-07:00I was just thinking about Larry, and by chance hap...I was just thinking about Larry, and by chance happened to visit your blog today. I didn't know that he had passed, though I knew he was sick. I was really glad to know him and also spend time at his Sonoma pad, which he generously loaned to a bunch of friends one weekend a long time ago. I still remember standing on the balcony, looking over the rolling hills and thinking how generous of heart he really was. He was an amazing person and I will never forget him.erin cullertonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334776379149827.post-38108717442234568262013-09-24T16:48:19.647-07:002013-09-24T16:48:19.647-07:00Lovely thoughts for a lovely and thoughtful person...Lovely thoughts for a lovely and thoughtful person. We miss Larry very much.Michelle Galenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334776379149827.post-9735140754533398252013-09-24T15:10:32.878-07:002013-09-24T15:10:32.878-07:00Kenny, your observation of Larry's being "...Kenny, your observation of Larry's being "modest while confident" is spot on. He always had such poise, and while he made his contributions look effortless, you knew they never came across without great thought and care. Truly a connector and mentor to many, Larry will be sorely missed.Daniel Carforanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334776379149827.post-67175041129565004842013-09-24T14:32:23.909-07:002013-09-24T14:32:23.909-07:00I met Larry while we both worked at Larry Halprin&...I met Larry while we both worked at Larry Halprin's office in the late 60's and early 70's. Larry was the first openly gay man I'd ever met (there were a few closeted types at Halprin's too) and I learned a great deal from him about what it was to be gay. He was incredibly open about his sexuality and regaled some of us with his anecdotes of the (then) wild gay San Francisco scene.<br />After the office broke up and both of us moved on we'd occasionally run into each other as George rented space from me for his workshop. All three of us shared a passion for the Citroen DS 21!<br />Yes, Larry was a loving and intelligent man who was determined to find his niche in the world. He probably succeeded more than most of us.<br />Dee Mullen, Larry Halprin's partner later in his career joins me in sending our condolences and best wishes to those of you who have also lost a dear friend in Larry.<br />Dai WilliamsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03227375058266638552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334776379149827.post-33917914546152389272013-09-24T13:02:31.753-07:002013-09-24T13:02:31.753-07:00I was really hoping for a miracle for Larry but af...I was really hoping for a miracle for Larry but after reading Kenny’s eloquent remembrance I was reminded of all the benevolent deeds Larry did for his family, friends and colleagues; the miracle is Larry himself who bestowed his professionalism, kindness, and generosity to us. Larry Fournier’s legacy has been imprinted onto us and I feel most fortunate to have been graced by his friendship.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08191368302471771665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334776379149827.post-49839526668558252322013-09-24T09:31:04.324-07:002013-09-24T09:31:04.324-07:00Thank you Kenny. Your writing wonderfully capture...Thank you Kenny. Your writing wonderfully captures Larry's true essence and what I believe made him so dear to so many of us. From the first time I met him, Larry's passion for working, loving, living and giving 200% was an inspiration to me. I feel very grateful and blessed for having known him - and deeply saddened by our loss.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13296148839837064717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334776379149827.post-87983767712429600092013-09-24T08:17:03.103-07:002013-09-24T08:17:03.103-07:00What a beautiful remembrance. Much appreciated!What a beautiful remembrance. Much appreciated!David Kerrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12385896080390516765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334776379149827.post-47230445931926720202013-09-23T21:46:55.456-07:002013-09-23T21:46:55.456-07:00Thanks Kenny, a beautiful remembrance. We all mis...Thanks Kenny, a beautiful remembrance. We all miss him already. BryantBryant Ricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334776379149827.post-15301383020097937722013-09-23T20:16:47.507-07:002013-09-23T20:16:47.507-07:00Thanks for writing and posting this. I am grateful...Thanks for writing and posting this. I am grateful that you can express what I (and I am sure many others)felt about Larry. He was at ELS when I first came and we forged a partnership that I believed helped the firm through some tough times. He was a grounded, wonderful person. Larry and George a great couple. It also makes me think of Guillermo, Tony, Al, Barry and others we lost. Oh my....jm144https://www.blogger.com/profile/11251476415663635453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334776379149827.post-9041675242792470392013-09-23T20:15:33.844-07:002013-09-23T20:15:33.844-07:00Thanks for writing and posting this. I am grateful...Thanks for writing and posting this. I am grateful that you can express what I (and I am sure many others)felt about Larry. He was at ELS when I first came and we forged a partnership that I believed helped the firm through some tough times. He was a grounded, wonderful person. Larry and George a great couple. It also makes me think of Guillermo, Tony, Al, Barry and others we lost. Oh my....jm144https://www.blogger.com/profile/11251476415663635453noreply@blogger.com