This is a very late post in memory of my friend, Larry Yahn. I was a close friend of Larry from 1961 through 1967. I only now learned that Larry died skydiving. Not sure if his skydiving friends know this, but Larry was one of the top gymnasts on the still rings in the US in the 60's. I met Larry when I was a freshman at Penn State in 1961. I wandered into the gym and thought I would try to do something on the rings. I had no gymnastic experience and I wound up falling on my face. Everyone laughed except for Larry. He showed me the proper way to do the move and became my gymnastic mentor. He coached and encouraged me and never expected anything in return. I eventually made the team, but never accomplished what Larry accomplished. I last saw Larry at Penn State when he returned from India with a missing leg, otherwise unchanged. Larry was the kindest, most selfless person I ever met. My wife only got to know Larry briefly and she was struck by his genuine, natural kindness. I saw Larry on TV (I think about 35 years) ago with some other skydivers. I tried to locate Larry then and about 15 years ago, but without success. I tried again last week and I found this post. What a shock. My grief surprised even me. Larry was the best. I feel honered to have been his friend. I miss you Larry, but I am sure you lived life to the fullest and kept your high spirit and good nature always. Al
