public domain | Larry Kemp


Laurence Hwang Kemp
April 10, 1953 - March 16, 2004

Larry doing what he enjoyed most

2007 Larry Kemp Memorial Ride
2006 Larry Kemp Memorial Ride
2005 Larry Kemp Memorial Ride
2004 Larry Kemp Memorial Ride

Larry's life was tragically ended on the morning of March 16, 2004 while riding his bike on the island of Mallorca in Spain.

Larry was on a bike vacation with friends and was riding along single file in a small group, with Larry being the last one in line, when a car came around a blind corner on a narrow road traveling at approximately 60 mph and struck Larry from behind.

Larry was the only one hit and was thrown from his bike and knocked unconscious instantly and died shortly thereafter from internal injuries. There were trained paramedics on the ride and an ambulance came shortly and tried to do everything possible to save his life, but his injuries were too severe.

As we struggle with the grieving process, we hope that this page will help us remember what Larry meant to us and how he impacted and enriched our lives. As is unfortunately the case much too often, the positive effect a person can have is not fully realized until we can't tell them how much we appreciate it.

Thank you Larry for having this effect on our lives.

ByrneInvent Cycling Team will be partnering with the WSBA Junior Program to keep Larry's memory alive in the cycling community and to help junior riders and racers. Money that is donated in Larry's memory will go to the WSBA Junior Program 501(c)(3) account. We have designated three areas for our donations: (1) the junior race at the Larry Kemp Memorial Hill Climb; (2) a scholarship program for one or two less advantaged junior cyclists (which could include travel stipend, coaching or equipment, depending on need); and (3) skills and coaching clinics for juniors. We believe that these are things that Larry would be proud to support and fall within the mission of the WSBA Junior Program Fund. Seventy-five percent of the funds raised in Larry's memory will go to the areas designated above. The remaining 25% will go without restriction to the WSBA Junior Program to sponsor other junior-related activities and to help defray any additional administrative costs.

Checks should be made payable to the WSBA Junior/Larry Kemp Memorial fund and sent to:
Susan Ephron
4119 Sunnyside Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103

If your company has a matching program the 501(c)(3) fund information is:
WSBA Junior Committee
6501 153rd Ave SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
Tax ID#77-0622639

This is a great opportunity to give something back to the cycling community through support for junior riders and racers and to perpetuate the memory of one of our teammates.

Update
Thanks to the following individuals who have donated to the WSBA Jr./Larry Kemp Memorial Fund so far. We have collected over $10,000! Your generosity will help support junior racers and riders and keep Larry's memory alive in the cycling community.

Eric and Kelly Prime
Pat and Janis Flanigan
Jim Hattori
Charles Dickey
Alan F. Wiley
John Hartla and Evin Cramer
Lezlie Plastino
Diane Thomas
Outdoor Research
Clint Chase and Alison Howard
Hank Koerner
Janice Schoenfeld
Jim Schwend
Bill Bergquist
Steve and Dana Wyand
Larry Bovard
Darren Schwend
Laura Miller
Maurice and Diane Franklin
Dewey Stace
Susan Ephron and Randy Daniels
David Graves
Re Knack and Brian Cole
Daniel Byrne
George Goll
Tom Dixon
Tom Wick
Turgan Somer
Alistair Leigh
Rob Millar
Mike Eddy
Dawn Paxton
Mike and Susan Taylor
Kendra and Renee Wenzel
Woody Cox
Eugene ("Pete") Pitcher
Amy Chen
John and Susan McKain
Robert and Anne Van Cleve
Bryce and Lisa Given
Jena Gilman
David Stanton

If you have any ideas, comments or want to get involved in the Fund, please contact Darin Libby, Karen Wolfe, Dawn Paxton or Darren Schwend.

Some pictures of Larry
click for larger image click for larger image click for larger image

Some more pictures from Tom Wick
and more from Nancy Bruce [Erickson Bicycle Tours]
and more from Renee Duprel [Larry's last days in Spain]

Data on local cycling climbs as compiled by Larry:
as an Excel spreadsheet and as a web page

Larry as he is eulogized and remembered by those that knew him or knew of him

Charley Dickey :: Chris Fuller ::Clint Chase :: Connie Hwang :: Dan Byrne :: Dave Dederer :: David Graves :: David Mann :: Dawn Paxton :: Debra Preller :: Dwan Shepard :: Eric Prime :: Glenn Erickson :: Jim Teague :: John Bove :: John Hardtla :: Joseph Pentheroudakis :: Kelly Hobkirk :: Kevin Wolff :: Larry Bovard :: Larry Smith :: Lezlie Plastino :: Martin Criminale :: Mike Eddy :: Mike Taylor :: Pete Pitcher :: Renee Duprel :: Stan Gregg :: Theresa Trinka :: Todd Kooy :: Tom Atkins :: Tom Wick :: Rad Racing NW :: Lisa, Tyler and Bryce Given :: Scott Lynch :: James Kemp :: Neda Shook

Some web sites that mention his passing
  - CyclingNews.com [it's the last item on the page]
  - Martin Criminale's blog
  - NW RaceReport
  - Bicycle Paper
  - Gregg's Cycles
  - Seattle Times
  - BikeCafe

If you would like to add your memory of Larry to this page or if you have any pictures that you would like to have made available here, please send an email to info@jetcityvelo.com.