Book of Memories for Major Thomas R. ""Tom"" Larimer, Ret.

Condolence From David & Joyce Craigie, Oklahoma City

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:04:28 EST

Joyce and I will truly miss not sailing with Tom onboard Trojan in the North Channel. Grandson Jonathan will miss the kind words and presents that both Tom & Jan brought over when we were in the same anchorage. Thank you Tom for being such a fine trailer/sailor and such an ambassador for the Trailer/Sailors and all boating organizations. I will toast you both when we are together with yours and our friends this summer in your favorite sailing ground, the North Channel. Fair Winds my friend, David & Joyce Craigie, Incipient

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Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:03:12 EST

Hi, I counted Tom as one of my good sailing buddies. But I cannot picture Tom without Jan at his side. That is how I knew Tom, and that is how I remember them. They, as a team, were good sailors par excellence. I have many memories of them. How they would talk themselves through a problem, and arrive at a safe solution. While anchored in the Benjamins on a blustery day, and watching a lone sailboat work it's way towards the anchorage, and 30 minutes later, discovering it was Trojan, Tom and Jan on their MacGregor 26. His quiet thoughtful demeanour was one of his winning traits. Everyone I knew held Tom in high esteem. When asked, he would not hesitate to become a leader, respected by everyone. His opinions were always well formed and respected everyone's position. He will be on my mind during this summer's North Channel Cruise. Robert

Condolence From Alex Hamilton

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:56:10 EST

I was very sad to read about Tom's passing. I have fond memories of sitting at the the dining room table discussing celestial navigation, and Tom's "war stories". He had a paasion for sailing, and especially, The North Channel. I wish to express my sincere condolences to Jan, and family. Major Tom was one of my favorite teachers, and friend. Alex Hamilton

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Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:26:17 EST