Larry was a wonderful friend & mentor to me. I will always be grateful for the times we shared and the lessons learned as we pursued that still-elusive goal of full funding from USOC for the US Team to the Deaflympics.
With his parting, I am reminded of the preciousness of life and how short it is. It is so sad that the past year was such a tragedy for him and his family. We will always love and remember you, Larry.
It will be up to the rest of us to carry out his legacies for Deaf sports and for the Deaf Community. With a heavy heart,
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Shirley
We lost a real champion and a real friend in Larry as deaf advocacy, general welfare of deafness, deaf pursuit of happiness, deaf rights, etc. as well as all walk in our Deaf American and International Sports. Larry is very well-known and well-respected locally, statewide, regionally, nationally and internationally.
We will honor our champion, colleague, and friend, Dr. Lawrence R. Fleischer affectionately known as Larry in our coming 65th Annual Men's and 22nd Annual Women's Regional Basketball Tournament on Friday, March 5th, 2010 from 8 AM to 8 PM and Saturday, March 6th, 2010 from 8 AM to 5 PM in Las Vegas, NV at Doolittle Community Center; 1950 North J Street, Corner of "J" & West Lake Mead Blvd.; Las Vegas, NV 89106. Larry was our past FAAD, AAAD, and USADSF President.
Knowing Larry for 46 years when we first met at Gallaudet University during 1963 Preparatory Orientation Week, I believe Larry is still busily doing many errands in other universe.
Very sincerely yours
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Mark Alan Corson
Dr. Lawrence Fleischer was outstanding for his persistant patience for anyone less qualified or/and more different than himself. I assisted him with his Deaf Studies courses and Deaf Community activities volunteerly for 12 years. Thank him for softening me enough to convert me from military-style life outlook into diplomatic approach of dealing with other people's various views different than mine and showing me how to keep my assertive beliefs in gentle, polite approach. His creative ideas of how to adapt my brainstromed, out-of-box-thinking ideas or unrelated materials for different educational purposes, into his ASL teaching application and approaches were what I won't forget and surely will carry out into my future ASL teaching.
May God surely bless everyone who knew him in any degree with appreciation including his family members and relatives. May Dr. Lawrence Fleischer rest in peace infinitely. Amen,
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Pearl Swan Youth
I have known Larry for 23 years since 1986 when I became involved in the organization of SIGN (its name changed to ASLTA) and attended CSUN in 1991. Larry was one of my valuable role models. I admire his leadership to push ASL to have recognition and respect. He and his examples will always be remembered.
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Keith Cagle
Dr. Fleischer passing is not just a loss to the field, it is a loss to humanity. He was a wonderful human being who influenced humanity in an incredibly positive way. His quiet strong intelligent manner commanded love and respect,he taught so many of us who came to learn from him. I will deeply miss Dr. Fleischer, it is with love and deep respect that I bid farwell to a trusted friend. I leave my condolences to his family who will feel his loss most acutely. One comforting thought... he does live on, you will see this manifested through vivid memories of him and through his many writings both public and private. With love.
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Jean Thomas/Interpreter and Friend, Roy, Utah.
We deeply regret the loss of our great leader, Dr. Lawrence Fleischer.The memory of Dr. Fliescher will live forever through deaf and hearing people of this world. We will miss him.
Our deepest sympathy goes to Dr. Fleischer's family and friends.
Karen and Darryl Millner
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Karen & Darryl Miller
Losing Dr Larry Fleischer so suddenly and untimely is difficult for us all.
I can only imagine how it is for his family.
My heart goes out to Vera, Flavia, Flann, Ryssa, and other family members.
We have to carry on the work that Larry has left behind. He paved the roads for us and we need to make sure that the roads continue to be well maintained and traveled!
With love and respect.
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Sandra Ammons
I met Larry F at CSUN/NCOD as he encouraged me to join teacher assistant in 1981 till 1987 also I worked with him for Beyond Sound/Deaf Communication Foundation.. I was marketing specialist for earning a lot of money to DCF with Larry we worked on Peter Wolf's movie "I Love You But.." I was ASL teacher and he advised me for teaching classes when I graduated I always contact him for our business He and I suppose to work next project that's happen. unexpecting that he was gone He was my best advisor for my future where I work without him ?? I have to work and move on for honor him and I run as leader for him...
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Gina DiNicola (Cole)
Here is a vlog of Larry talking about Deaf Studies at CSUN. The vlog is on You Tube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9tXS0jRmLI
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A Friend
When I read of Larry's passing this morning, I was thrown into a pool of memories of CSUN Deaf Studies Program. Larry, was not only a wonderful teacher, advisor, and dean but a great mentor. Always willing to go the extra mile to help in anyway educationally or personally. I learned so much from him and can only say God has reserved a special place for Larry in His kingdom.
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Cathy Connell-Clines
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