Wednesday, February 15, 2017
I was saddened to learn of the recent passing of an old friend, and wish to extend my condolences to the entire family.
I knew Lanny best during his 'Cordoba Years'. I joined Equitable Life in 1980 and not long afterward Lanny 'rescued' me from the basement of the student house I was holed up in just yards from the corner of Erb & Westmount. I became his roommate, and we hung out a fair amount together.
Lanny introduced me to the Waterloo Businessmen's Fastball League, where I coached for a couple of years (because I wasn't any good on the field). We also bowled on the two Equitable Life teams on Thursdays in the Waterloo Businessmen's Bowling League (I wasn't any good at that either).
As for fishing, I remember walking many a concession on the weekends leading up to opening day - Lanny was keen on his preparation activities prior to hooking up with the first rainbow or salmon of the season. He taught me a lot about fishing, but I am most grateful for rekindling a love for the sport after giving it up as a youngster following a sunfish fin-stabbing incident on the Trent river.
I'll always remember Lanny as a fun-loving outdoorsman, a consummate gentleman, and most comfortable with a fishing pole in his hand. I am truly grateful for the kindness he extended to me.
