Friday, September 26, 2008
Loss of a Loved One
Today the DECA and Delta Epsilon Chi family lost a loved one. Larry Lorenzi has been a part of our organization for so many years. I've had the great pleasure of sitting with him at the dinner table and over coffee at breakfast hearing all of his stories about the "early days" of Delta Epsilon Chi.
It was sitting at a high school conference last winter with Larry that he and I began hatching the ideas for this year's all "NEW" Collegiate Leadership Academy. Larry, a long time New York/New Jersey man used all of his contacts and ingenious efforts to flush out what is sure to be an incredible experience. For all of you who are able to join us - it is Larry's support and drive that really will have made your meetings with Madame Alexanders... behind the scenes at Madison Square Garden and Radio City... and a talk with the executive chef at Planet Hollywood - all possible! He's even the one who hatched the plan to get a bus tour of the city and a black-tie service networking reception together. Larry always has wanted to best for our members - and you lucky members... will get the best!
CLA 2008 will be a tribute to Larry. Hope you'll all come.
To Larry, old man, you taught me to be a better person. You patted me on the arm and told me I was doing good things for our students and I'll keep on working to do so. Thank you for everything Larry.
I'll miss you.
-Kyle
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I only had the privilege of meeting Larry one time in California earlier this year. Larry was a truly amazing, loving and intelligent man. He cared so much for this organization and for the students that participated year in and year out. Hats off to all the individuals that give so much to this organization and Hats off to you Larry…thanks again.
Steve Hanson
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