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I was only an acquaintane of Lathrop’s but he was always so genuinely friendly and generous that he made me feel like a friend. The measure of one’s character can be measured by how one treats those who can do nothing for them, and Lathrop was kind and generous to all. I’m sure there are many people who crossed paths with him only accasionally that are feeling the loss of Lathrop.

I offer my sincere condolences to Lathrop’s parents, who should feel so blessed to have had a son like Lathrop, and to his siblings who have lost a brother and a friend. before his time.

Lath was one of my ski buddies when I first moved to Aspen right out of college 1987.It turned out my parents lived xcross the street from his mom’s parents in Potato patch Vail. I helped him deliver a couch.He was always helping someone.As we know it can be a small world. I was lucky enough to spend some time with him on the ranch, and my fondest memory was Lathrop teaching me to rollerblade down Snowmass. A good laugh for me being my first time.He was a good teacher and very patient.My sister Sue Chelec of Blue Maize still resides in Aspen with her family and immediately called me. He was a wonderful person,thoughtful friend and always looking for a new adventure.Peace my friend.

my heart felt prayers go out to the strang family and friends of Laths. it is such a loss to so many people. He will be remembered with great fondness and a desire to carry on with the possitive,open outlook he had on life. his influence was huge and his infectious laugh was just that- he was a joy.

I am a high school friend of Lathrop’s and have not seen or spoken to him in years. I just happened to think about him and the family today and thought I would Google him and that is where I saw the news of his death. I am heartsick about it and send my love and prayers to the entire Strang family.

Evans Clements

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