Reaction to Larry Snow’s Death

Larry Snow caught at a Family PAC Cruise.

All Saints Day will be celebrated in my First United Methodist Church of Crystal Lake services this weekend, so I decided to put up the comments under the obituary I wrote about my friend Larry Snow.  I certainly miss him.

Here they are:

Shawn Green says:

Larry and I certainly had our share of battles over style and tactics, but I always admired his drive, intelligence, and conservative priciples.

Most importantly, from personal conversations we had, I believe he put his faith in Jesus Christ- which means he is in a much better place now. Prayers for his family.

Larry Snow at a Huntley School Board meeting.

Cindy Hashimoto says:

May Larry Snow Rest In Peace!

Mr. Green, it is good to see that no matter what battles were had, that you can say such kind words.

I believe that Mr. Snow is in a better place!

I pray for his family and for all those who worked closely with Mr. Snow.

He will certainly be missed.

Sara DiFucci says:

So very sad. Larry never lost sight that education is about the children not the adults.

RIP Larry and thank you for all that you have done!

Gus Philpott says:

Larry and I had only 2-3 phone conversations, but I recognized him as a man with a heart and with passion.

We last spoke on June 8, and I’m sorry that I never got to meet him in person.

Donna Kurtz says:

I am very sorry that I did not have an opportunity to attend Larry’s services and pay my respects to Larry’s family.

Larry Snow waits for an answer.

My thanks to Mr. Skinner for providing such a wonderful retrospective of Larry Snow’s intellectual, as well as public service contributions.

Larry’s sincerity in contributing to his community by raising questions and challenging the status quo were evident to me on the several occasions that we talked.

He has left an important legacy by taking the stand that differences challenge assumptions which in so many ways makes our community stronger and better.

Aileen says:

Somewhere, every day, an imperfect person, an imperfect hero “rides into town” to battle evil and/or corruption.

Whether it be fighting in a war, taking on elected officials, or smaller, daily scuffles, people who will never make world news come and go.

Many are thrilled to have “someone else” take a stand while “we” remain safe and silent and free to spend our time only as “we” choose.

When it becomes socially challenging to stand beside those imperfect heroes who do what they have to do to make things better, “we” want them to be silent.

“We” aren’t in it for the long run but they are.

They know when things are still wrong, “we” want things all tidied up with a pretty bow.

Larry Snow's last pubilc appearance was at a Nunda Township GOP meeting. Here he is seen with State Senator Dan Duffy.

It’s easier not knowing what is still going on.

After all, being an imperfect hero means getting one’s hands dirty, being assertive, walking against the wind and doing the hard work.

In one Western film, the hero was far less than perfect. He rode into town and when all of the bad guys were taken care of at big risk to his own life, the towns’ people pretty much wanted him to move on. So much for appreciation.

As I recall, the apostles weren’t perfect men. Neither were King Arthur’s Knights. Or any men or women who fought or fight our wars.

I feel very very lucky to have known Larry Snow. If you ever meet someone like him, cherish them and don’t be so quick to move away.

Better yet, become an imperfect hero yourself.

The world needs more heroes.

I only wish I had met him sooner.

Cathy Peschke says:

So sad to hear the news about Mr. Snow. Heaven has another tax-fighter and education reformist. He will be missed.


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Reaction to Larry Snow’s Death — 1 Comment

  1. Thanks to everyone for the very kind words about my brother

    vincent snow

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