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Captain Larry Walker – RIP
I had planned to write about another part of the Chesapeake Bay fishing trip I took in early December. But as I was preparing my ideas, I came across sad news.
I read that Capt Larry Walker passed away on December 2, 2010 during a diving trip in the BVI.
You ask, “Who was Capt. Larry”? He is the owner of the Wide World Marine Training center in Oriental, NC. This is the agency where I obtained my Captain Masters USCG certification.
I only met Capt. Larry once during one of my classes but spoke to him dozens of times both before and after obtaining my certification. He was extremely helpful with me navigating through the maze of paperwork, sea time and other requirements needed to obtain my captain’s license. His ability to make complex issues simple was his specialty. He helped me achieve that life long dream of being a professional of the sea. For that I can only begin to thank him.
Please find a comment from several of friends who were with him on that fateful day:
Captain Larry did not leave us at sea that day. Captain Larry will never leave our hearts. He will remain with us forever. He will help us through our strong winds and rough seas and he will guide us into many more beautiful sunsets.
For more info on Capt Larry please see the tribute from his hometown newspaper: http://towndock.net/news/larry-walker-1951-2010?pg=1
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