TRAGIC NEWS: Geek/Talker Larry Weedon (Larwee) has passed away - geek/talk: Signature-free discourse for serious web publishers

**Czar** · 01-06-2009, 09:03 AM

I just received some gut-wrenching news from Linda over at 5-Star Affiliate Marketing Forums. Larry Weedon, who most of you will know as Larwee, passed away on the weekend from a suspected heart condition. He died in his St Louis home.

Larry was a very special human being. As most of you would have experienced first-hand, Larry was incredibly generous with his time and attention. He helped many members of this community and Linda's, where he also moderated, to get started in this industry and to remain inspired throughout the process of building their web publishing and online marketing careers.

Larry was a veteran of the industry but never included a signature in his posts because he wanted his advice to be perceived as objective and selfless. He was the most prolific poster within the community for more than two years and his words remain ingrained in many of our finest discussion threads; several of which he started.

I considered Larry to be a friend and one of the most willingly giving people I have known. His words and the gift of his knowledge he provided to this community will be with us always.

Enjoy his 3000+ quality posts here:
http://www.geekvillage.com/forums/se...induser&u=7346

**praveen** · 01-06-2009, 10:13 AM

This is really really Shocking!!!!

OMG!!!

gophergas · 01-06-2009, 11:05 AM

Rest in peace, Larwee --- you selflessly helped a lot of people, and your wisdom will live on.

**Jan** · 01-06-2009, 02:09 PM

Wow! What a shock! Any idea if he had been ill for some time Josh? Or was this sudden?

RIP Larry

**Czar** · 01-06-2009, 09:50 PM

Apparently he was feeling quite ill in the days prior, but didn't hint at anything serious being wrong. He was still moderating actively at another forum as late as last week, so things seem to have taken a turn for the worse quite quickly.

For those who don't know, Larry has always kept his personal life very private, even from those close to him. For that reason, he was not likely to advertise the fact that he was feeling terrible if that was the case, possibly out of fear of letting people down or being judged, which is a small tragedy all of its own.

**Jan** · 01-06-2009, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Czar

Apparently he was feeling quite ill in the days prior, but didn't hint at anything serious being wrong. He was still moderating actively at another forum as late as last week, so things seem to have taken a turn for the worse quite quickly.

For those who don't know, Larry has always kept his personal life very private, even from those close to him. For that reason, he was not likely to advertise the fact that he was feeling terrible if that was the case, possibly out of fear of letting people down or being judged, which is a small tragedy all of its own.

Yeah, I read the thread over at 5-Star Affiliate Marketing Forums. Seems Linda was a bit concerned with his absence and sent the police to his home to check on him

Bondings · 01-13-2009, 11:35 AM

I don't know what to say. Every regular on this forum certainly knew him from his many excellent posts, the many people he helped. Indeed a tragic loss.

gggorosin22 · 01-06-2009, 11:07 PM

wow...such a tragic great loss. There could only be one Larwee.

vik88 · 01-16-2009, 08:49 AM

very upset... RIP Larry ... i hope you will have the better life above .... =(

Zila1 · 01-24-2009, 10:26 AM

rest in peace, Larry Weedon. I'm shocked. Just can't think of him as of dead..

Steve_S · 01-28-2009, 10:48 AM

Larry was a very rare and special person who touched so many members with his passion, dedication, knowledge, unselfish nature, and his willingness to help others.

I would like to think that he is still moderating this thread from a different perspective. The "Larrys" of online Communities don't come around often. Even in a Community like GV which is over 10 years old. His presence will be missed and his actions should continue to inspire all members and Administrators/Mods who have always displayed these fine qualities.

My condolences to Larry's family, Linda, and all

RIP old friend. I will miss you.

BubbleTea · 08-04-2009, 12:38 AM

wow, newbie here , sorry to hear that
I guess i don't have a chance to know this good guy
what a pity

cyburrr · 11-12-2009, 06:43 PM

I haven't checked this forum in ages.

I'm so sorry to hear that. He was such a kind and helpful person.

Godspeed Larwee

**Czar** · 11-12-2009, 07:12 PM

I still think about Larwee quite regularly and was just about to offer him his own blog on Geek/Talk the week that he passed away, as testament to the contributions he made to the careers of many Geek/Talk members.

Prince Serendip · 05-30-2010, 03:42 AM

I'm very sorry to hear of larwee's death. One of his posts brought me to this board, and I decided to join. I hope to help and to learn here. That would be a tribute to his memory.

01-06-2009, 09:03 AM	#1
Czar Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Posts: 9,506	TRAGIC NEWS: Geek/Talker Larry Weedon (Larwee) has passed away I just received some gut-wrenching news from Linda over at 5-Star Affiliate Marketing Forums. Larry Weedon, who most of you will know as Larwee, passed away on the weekend from a suspected heart condition. He died in his St Louis home. Larry was a very special human being. As most of you would have experienced first-hand, Larry was incredibly generous with his time and attention. He helped many members of this community and Linda's, where he also moderated, to get started in this industry and to remain inspired throughout the process of building their web publishing and online marketing careers. Larry was a veteran of the industry but never included a signature in his posts because he wanted his advice to be perceived as objective and selfless. He was the most prolific poster within the community for more than two years and his words remain ingrained in many of our finest discussion threads; several of which he started. I considered Larry to be a friend and one of the most willingly giving people I have known. His words and the gift of his knowledge he provided to this community will be with us always. Enjoy his 3000+ quality posts here: http://www.geekvillage.com/forums/se...induser&u=7346

01-06-2009, 02:09 PM	#4
Jan Join Date: May 2001 Location: Beautiful Darwin Posts: 4,753	Wow! What a shock! Any idea if he had been ill for some time Josh? Or was this sudden? RIP Larry __________________ Real Ghost Stories Darwin NT World Travel Forum

01-06-2009, 09:50 PM	#5
Czar Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Posts: 9,506	Apparently he was feeling quite ill in the days prior, but didn't hint at anything serious being wrong. He was still moderating actively at another forum as late as last week, so things seem to have taken a turn for the worse quite quickly. For those who don't know, Larry has always kept his personal life very private, even from those close to him. For that reason, he was not likely to advertise the fact that he was feeling terrible if that was the case, possibly out of fear of letting people down or being judged, which is a small tragedy all of its own. __________________ Czar Follow Geek/Talk's Twitter Feed and Facebook Page to stay up to date with new discussion threads and online ad industry highlights. Important GeekVillage Links: Home \| Rules \| Posting Guide \| Report Trouble \| Feedback \| Advertise on GV

11-12-2009, 07:12 PM	#14
Czar Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Posts: 9,506	I still think about Larwee quite regularly and was just about to offer him his own blog on Geek/Talk the week that he passed away, as testament to the contributions he made to the careers of many Geek/Talk members. __________________ Czar Follow Geek/Talk's Twitter Feed and Facebook Page to stay up to date with new discussion threads and online ad industry highlights. Important GeekVillage Links: Home \| Rules \| Posting Guide \| Report Trouble \| Feedback \| Advertise on GV

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01-06-2009, 10:13 AM	#2
praveen Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: In a Distant land far away from reality Posts: 431	This is really really Shocking!!!! OMG!!!

01-06-2009, 11:05 AM	#3
gophergas Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 374	Rest in peace, Larwee --- you selflessly helped a lot of people, and your wisdom will live on.

01-13-2009, 11:35 AM	#7
Bondings Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 283	I don't know what to say. Every regular on this forum certainly knew him from his many excellent posts, the many people he helped. Indeed a tragic loss.

01-06-2009, 11:07 PM	#8
gggorosin22 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 42	wow...such a tragic great loss. There could only be one Larwee.

01-16-2009, 08:49 AM	#9
vik88 Member. Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 71	very upset... RIP Larry ... i hope you will have the better life above .... =(

01-24-2009, 10:26 AM	#10
Zila1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 37	rest in peace, Larry Weedon. I'm shocked. Just can't think of him as of dead..

01-28-2009, 10:48 AM	#11
Steve_S Join Date: Aug 1998 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Posts: 5,224	Larry was a very rare and special person who touched so many members with his passion, dedication, knowledge, unselfish nature, and his willingness to help others. I would like to think that he is still moderating this thread from a different perspective. The "Larrys" of online Communities don't come around often. Even in a Community like GV which is over 10 years old. His presence will be missed and his actions should continue to inspire all members and Administrators/Mods who have always displayed these fine qualities. My condolences to Larry's family, Linda, and all RIP old friend. I will miss you.

08-04-2009, 12:38 AM	#12
BubbleTea Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 58	wow, newbie here , sorry to hear that I guess i don't have a chance to know this good guy what a pity

11-12-2009, 06:43 PM	#13
cyburrr Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 695	I haven't checked this forum in ages. I'm so sorry to hear that. He was such a kind and helpful person. Godspeed Larwee

05-30-2010, 03:42 AM	#15
Prince Serendip Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 6	I'm very sorry to hear of larwee's death. One of his posts brought me to this board, and I decided to join. I hope to help and to learn here. That would be a tribute to his memory.

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