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continue to service our customers and business
partners to the standard Larry has set for more
than 40 years.
‘WE HAVE LOST A GUY WITH THE MOST
“Garland is survived by his wife Wanda, son
Preston and daughter Shauna. We ask that
INTEGRITY, WITH THE MOST HUMILITY, WITH THE MOST INTELLIGENCE. WHEN
you respect the privacy of the family during
this difficult time. An email address has been
established (condolences@eldorado.net) for
those who wish to leave their condolences.”
Free Speech Coalition board members shared
YOU WANTED TO BETTER YOURSELF, YOU WENT TO HIM.‘
their feelings of loss after hearing the news
—DENNIS PARADISE OF PARADISE MARKETING
about Garland, the past president and current
vice president of the Free Speech Coalition
Board of Directors.
“Larry Garland was a longstanding member
of the FSC board of directors, a committed
industry leader, and a kind and caring person,”
said Eric Paul Leue, executive director of the
Free Speech Coalition, “He had a witty sense of
humor and a beautifully optimistic take on life.
His passing leaves us with great sadness. We
offer our condolences to his family, loved ones,
and his colleagues at Eldorado Trading. Rest in
peace Larry, you will be missed.”
Current FSC board president Tim Valenti
said, “I could not have been prouder to serve
with him on the board. I knew him as a kind
and generous man who gave so much of his
time and effort to help make this community.
He will be sorely missed.”
“He was an exemplar, both as a businessman
and friend,” said Board Chair Jeffrey Douglas. “Everyone who had been at his place of business, and seen both the
efficiency he created, and the loyalty he inspired in all of his workers could not fail to be impressed. His dedication to
people was reflected in how he ran his business, how he conducted his relationships, as well as his dedication to the
Free Speech Coalition. He served for years both as a director and an officer. He is irreplaceable both as a colleague
and a friend. Our hearts go out to his family, coworkers, and colleagues.”
“Larry and I were friends for many, many years,” said Lynn Swanson of Classic Erotica, who served with Larry on
the FSC Board for more than 10 years. “We have been through so much together—so many good times and so many
not so good times. He was such a genuinely good person, I will sorely miss one of my dearest friends.”
Garland’s family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to one of the organizations near and dear to
Garland’s heart. The Garland family is accepting donations to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Community
Food Share and Planned Parenthood.
“These three organizations were close to Larry’s heart,” the family said in a statement. “We appreciate and thank
you for honoring Larry’s memory with your donation.”
Information about how to donate can be found at the links below.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society: Bit.ly/2jvjIpn
Planned Parenthood: Bit.ly/StandwPPforLG
Community Food Share (based in Colorado): Bit.ly/2iGniZh
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