Lanny's passed - Funeral Information Update

[SlyPokerDog]

I really hope Lanny's wife is doing as well as possible. In one of his last posts he wrote about how he was worried about her being without him after them having each other for so long.

Lanny was already a legend when I started posting on OLive decades ago, he had also already run into some health problems. I'm really sad that everyone who got to experience his brilliant personality has to be without him now but I'm also a little relieved that he can stop suffering both from the health problems and the stress that they obviously caused him. That being said, it's a sad day to be a Blazers fan, we lost one of if not the best of us.

She's devastated. Mrs SPD and I are going over to see her later today.

 

[MickZagger]

Oh man. RIP Lanny. He was the spirit of the board. I liked him a lot and he even chewed me out a couple times

 

[SlyPokerDog]

 

[Road Ratt]

R.I.P. Lanny (#SmartassBlazersfan)

Gin wrote this as a tribute to her father. It seems fitting here.




Retire Lanny's number to the rafters!

 

[GrandpaBlaze]

Oh Crap. We'll miss him. May the afterlife treat you well.

 

[Shaboid]

Rest in Peace, Lanny. You'll be missed. Your good deeds and compassion will live on. Thoughts are with your wife and family.

 

[Chris Craig]

Noooooooooooo. I'm crying at work. I can't even.

 

[perkinsfor3]

 

[bigbailes]

Sucks to hear, even if always was a thorn in my side in the OT section trying to refute everything I said, but sounds like he had been hurting for a LONG time and hopefully he's in peace now. Please let us know if there is a way to collect some $ to buy his wife some meals or something to help out. He obviously made a big impact here and it would be nice to let his wife know he will be missed.

 

[blazerkor]

She's devastated. Mrs SPD and I are going over to see her later today.

That's really sad. Make sure you give her our best.

 

[Chris Craig]

She's devastated. Mrs SPD and I are going over to see her later today.

Send her the forums love and compassion

 

[Phatguysrule]

Fuck. Hurts. Didn’t even meet him ever. Very very sad. I’m sorry Sly. And to those who knew him personally. Sad for his wife too. Let us know if we can do anything.

One of the most memorable conversations of my life was chatting with @Lanny at one of the meetups.

Such an interesting and thought provoking individual. And just the nicest person you could possibly imagine.

 

[Chris Craig]

One of the most memorable conversations of my life was chatting with @Lanny at one of the meetups.

Such an interesting and thought provoking individual. And just the nicest person you could possibly imagine.

Ditto

 

[e_blazer]

Even though we knew it was probably coming soon, reading of his passing is a shock. He was one of a kind and a true Blazers fanatic to his core. I never got to meet him in person, but I'll truly miss his posts on this forum. RIP, my digital friend.

 

[Chris Craig]

@SlyPokerDog if there is going to be a funeral or service let me know.

 

[santeesioux]

RIP Lanny, living on the other side of the state i've never gotten to meet anyone on here and it's too bad with some that I've known for a large part of my life through here and Olive, especially guys like Lanny that I had known for over 20 years back to when I was in Junior High talking to everyone on there. He is one of the most passionate dudes for Blazer basketball i've never seen and we are worse off today without him.

 

[blazerfan11]

She's devastated. Mrs SPD and I are going over to see her later today.

Let us know if there's anything we can do for her that would help.
Is she also a Trail Blazer fan? Not important now but maybe she'd like to attend some games in the future.

 

[AldoTrapani]

Fuck, I'm a blubbering mess right now.

Sorry for your friends loss Sly. I can only imagine the pain

 

[oldmangrouch]

Never even met him IRL, but this is crushing. Sometimes, words just aren't enough. Be at peace big guy.

 

[Chris Craig]

Let us know if there's anything we can do for her that would help.
Is she also a Trail Blazer fan? Not important now but maybe she'd like to attend some games in the future.

Whatever we can do.

 

[Natebishop3]

RIP Lanny.

Our group has been together for a very long time and every time we lose someone it really hurts.

Gambitnut. MGB. Now Lanny..... We need a ring of honor on here.

 

[Shaboid]

They should put Lanny's name on the season ticket seats he had.

 

[Sheldon Shape]

RIP Lanny!

 

[ABM]

Lanny was truly one of the best and most faithful Blazer fans on the planet. I'm so glad I had the pleasure of meeting him and enjoying great times together. My biggest regret is that I wasn't able to have that great steak dinner together, along with our wives, that we talked about so much. I owe you that, Lanny. I'm hopeful there's steak in heaven.

I haven't yet looked through all the posts in here, but if there's an address to send flowers and/or card to, please post here.

R.I.P., my friend.

PS: It would be awesome if the Blazers could pay tribute to Lanny in some way during a game. A piece in the O., WW, or such, would be awesome, as well.

 

[Hoopguru]

Oh man, RIP Lanny!
You will be missed.

 

[Blazinaway]

Rest in peace Lanny! You were always a class poster and will be missed. I know you will be supporting the Blazers from wherever you are

 

[ABM]

One of the most memorable conversations of my life was chatting with @Lanny at one of the meetups.

Such an interesting and thought provoking individual. And just the nicest person you could possibly imagine.

Indeed.

 

[ehizzy3]

Rip Lanny.

What a great poster, blazer fan, and human being he was. We were so lucky to get to know him. I hope he’s in a better place.

 

[crandc]

At least he has no more pain.
But we do.
I will miss him.

 

[beast blazer]

Rip, he's in a better place.