DEEP_NNN
Shared on Sun, 10/13/2013 - 22:10My dear friends and companions, I am saddened to hear of the passing of our Halo buddy in arms “I Am LM2”. In real life his name is Larry McGowan.
Firstly, if they are able to read this, I want to extend my condolences to his family. I know, from the years of comments and background chatter over the Ethernet, Larry loved and was loved by his family. They sure sounded like great people to know. I feel they must be hurting badly right now. I wish for them the continuity of good memories of Larry to console them throughout their lives.
My first Over Age 50 Halo game with LM2 was 25 July 2006. He wasn’t quite old enough but close enough that we were happy for him to fill out our meager ranks. I’ve played with him hundreds of times and for hundreds of hours since then. Every Halo game with him was filled with fun and good back slapping comraderie. His voice was easy to pick out from the crowd and it was always full of good spirit, bombastic excitement and friendliness. Many was the time in a game, I’d be hunting for LM2 and I’d tell my team, “LM2 is hiding near me”. All too often proximity chat would chirp with “No I’m not!” We’d laugh hilariously and game on. I tear up thinking about those moments in time and wish to go back just to experience them again. Such riotously fun times. I even futilely searched my Xbox today for a game film just to watch him play as if to bring him back, if only for a few moments.
I ache to hear his voice again.
As we Halo fans know, Spartans never die, they’re just missing in action. Maybe someday I will get to hear him again.
Update:
This is Justin, LM2's son. My father died of a heart attack on Friday, October 11th at the age of 56. He was on his way to work and his heart failed. If any of you want more information, feel free to send me a friend request on facebook: Justin McGowan
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Submitted by doorgunnerjgs on Mon, 10/14/2013 - 10:35
I am having trouble assimilating this. LM2 was an enthusiastic and fun player who always livened up our games. Although I haven't played much recently and thus hadn't been in any games with him in the recent past, I often think of him along with the rest of the gang. He will be missed by many of us and me in particular.
My sincerest condolences to his family.
Submitted by SPARHAWK25 on Mon, 10/14/2013 - 11:30
Met LM2 at a Chicago LAN and played with him a fair amount.. ALWAYS a great guy to hang around. My heart goes out to his family & friends. I remember when he would bring his son in the room to mop us up...LM had to pass on some talent in his DNA. He will be missed.
Submitted by Shadow on Mon, 10/14/2013 - 13:17
Very sorry to hear when we lose one of our own :(
Submitted by OldnAchy on Mon, 10/14/2013 - 15:08
Was very sad to hear this. LM2 was one of the first to welcome me to 202P and the over 50 group. Whenever he was in a party there was a lot of laughter and good times to be had. He will be deeply missed.
Submitted by HONORBOUND72 on Mon, 10/14/2013 - 17:04
Every time this community loses someone, it saddens me. I only had the opportunity to play with LM2 a few times but I am glad to have had even that. My thoughts and prayers go out to all others whose lives were touched by his presence. He will be missed.
Submitted by CTRChaosQc on Mon, 10/14/2013 - 17:36
Well said Deep couldn't have said it better myself, he will be missed.
Submitted by GUL74 on Mon, 10/14/2013 - 18:03
Thoughts go out to his family and loved ones
Submitted by ks63 on Mon, 10/14/2013 - 22:54
I had the pleasure of meeting Larry at the Chicago LAN a few years ago and again in his home state of Minnessota. Larry was one of the first 2o2p members to welcome me with open arms. Through Larry, I've also become close to his only child Justin, aka JAM90. When my wife and I were visiting MN, his family and I went to dinner then went back to their home and did some Halo 3 on LAN. Just great a family.
I feel blessed that I could share that time with Larry and his family and will cherish those memories. I spoke to his son the day before Larry's passing. It was surreal to hear the terrible news from Justin. I will forever remember Larry's squeaky chuckle and jolly good nature. Our community has lost a great one. Goodbye my friend....
Submitted by badmin on Mon, 10/14/2013 - 23:37
There really are no words for this. Having met him at the LAN and hearing him express how much 2o2p meant to him wrecks me. He did so much for this community simply by being himself and exemplifying what I believe this community is all about. He was a rare breed and losing him will create a void that cannot be filled.
Submitted by DSmooth on Tue, 10/15/2013 - 09:51
Wow. Just saw this. So sad.
Submitted by AARPCardKidd on Tue, 10/15/2013 - 10:45
I saw Deep message last night to the over 50 group and was sadden by the news. He was (as Deep stated) a fun one to play halo with. I always like his call sign "I am LM2", he once said that his initials we LMM, so he signed on as LM2, which I thought was unique and said something about his way of thinking.
I too, extend my sympathies to the family. He will be missed
Dale
Submitted by doorgunnerjgs on Wed, 10/16/2013 - 17:13
He was a remarkable man with a remarkable family:
EDINA, Minn. - Larry Michael McGowan, 56, of Edina, Minn., died Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, of a heart attack.
Larry was born Feb. 26, 1957, in Owatonna, the son of Adwell (Jerry) and Marian (Wang) McGowan. Larry graduated from Owatonna High School with the Class of 1975. He went on to receive his degree in Technical Art and Illustration from Willmar Technical College where he also met his wife Lori Scheitel and were married on July 30, 1977 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in New Ulm.
Larry is preceded in death by his father, Adwell (Jerry) McGowan.
Survivors include his wife Lori; son Justin of Edina; mother Marian of Owatonna; brother Steven (Jaimie)of Lincoln, Neb.; sister Jean (Brad) Auringer of Waseca.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, Oct. 18, at 11 a.m. at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 3901 South 1st Ave., Minneapolis. Visitation one hour prior to service with lunch to follow. Please wear color to the memorial service as it will be a celebration — we are not mourning his death — we are thanking God for the gift of Larry and the gift of God’s Son given so Larry can be in heaven with him.