[IronpumpedLady]

Just saw an announcement from SEUSKF President Ken Strawn that Larry Scanlon, who I believe may have been the head instructor at the Baltimore-Annapolis Kendo and Iaido Club, passed away over this past weekend from a heart attack.

It was my misfortune not to know Larry very well, but I knew of him extremely well and recognized him on sight at virtually every kendo event I've been to.
To my knowledge, he achieved the rank of 3.dan in both Kendo and Iaido.

For anyone who may have known him better, it'd be nice to hear some stories.

[Atmotteenrift]

Here's a picture I found of Larry (on left) with John Flannigan:

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GMXKqOUWYQ...h/IMG_1080.JPG

[Sandvikla]

I also knew of Mr. Scanlon from his attendance of a few AUSKF Iaido Camps. He also visited Southern California at least once and practiced iaido at Norwalk Kendo Dojo during one of his visits. He was a good man and will be missed. Condolences to his friends and family and rest in peace.

[Cucoulkrory]

Larry Scanlon was head instructor for the Annapolis Kendo and Iaido club (Don Seto is head instructor for the Baltimore-Annapolis Kendo Club). As Rogers mentioned he was sandan in both iaido and kendo and was instrumental in organizing kendo and iaido opportunities in the Annapolis area. He was previously chosen to attend the Kitamoto Foreigners gasshuku as an SEUSKF representative. It was my understanding that he had intended to try for his iaido yondan in the next year. The SEUSKF wishes to express our condolences to his students, friends, and family. It is my understanding that friends at the Baltimore-Annapolis Kendo Club had a special iaido embu dedicated to Scanlon sensei last night to honor him. Rest in peace.