Birth date: Apr 30, 1952 Death date: Mar 21, 2018
Lawrence Anthony McGowan, age 65, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2018 at Inova Loudoun Hospital in Leesburg, VA. He was born April 30, 1952 in London, England to Laurence Joseph McGowan and Eileen Kelly. He will always be rem Read Obituary
Larry was the first Program Manager I worked for at NAVSEA. He was a great mentor for young federal employee starting her career. Now here I am 15 years later doing very well. I was so happy that I was able to reconnect with Larry on Facebook that past couple years. You will be missed Larry. I'm so sad. :'( <3 My thoughts are with your family.
I am absolutely heartbroken. Larry was a colleague, but more than that, he was a true friend and gentleman. No words - rest in peace.
Larry was an excellent supervisor who exuded calm, but he was also easygoing with a broad range of interests. No matter the topic -- computers, genealogy, or current events -- he shared his knowledge in a way that was never boastful. Always ready with excellent advice, Larry could be counted on to offer it, whether it was work-related or a personal issue. I am grateful for all that he did for me and I'll certainly miss him.
I'm very sorry to hear of Larry's passing. I had the pleasure to work with Larry at NAVSEA. He was the consummate professional, and he inspired everyone who worked with him to do their best for the sailors of the Submarine Service.
Not only was he a great supervisor and mentor, but he was also a wonderful friend. I've never met a kinder person, and I was very fortunate to know him. I'll always have fond memories of the time we spent discussing current and historical events in his office. Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss.
Respectfully,
Chad Buermele
I'm so sorry to hear of Larry's passing across the veil. Larry was a gentle person who will be missed. We used to talk endlessly about automobiles and how to service (Mercedes) diesel systems. I guess you could say he was a "gear head" (like me).
Enjoy turning wrenches on the other side, Larry!
Bob R.
So very sorry to hear of Larry's passing. He was a kind soul and gentleman and a true friend to all. Without doubt, Larry was the Navy's technical manual program foremost expert. When Larry analyzed an issue or problem, you could take his recommendatios to the bank, no stone was left unturned. My condolences to his family. RIP Larry.
Larry was the kindest person whom I’ve ever met during my NAVSEA career, and quite possibly, in my entire life.
I started in the Logistics Intern Program in the early 1990’s, and during this timeframe, there were, unfortunately, a number of less-than-kind individuals in positions of authority. After a few years here, with a few traumatic experiences, I was longing to extricate myself from these surroundings. Fortunately, I was transferred to Larry’s workgroup, and this restored my faith in my work environment, and more importantly, humanity. Larry was a wonderful mentor, supervisor, and friend. I don’t believe I heard Larry utter a cross word or exhibit an ounce of anger, although if he had shown anger, it would have been righteous.
It was quite heart-wrenching to learn of Larry’s illness; things such as this always raise questions in our minds. Why would such a loving, kind man have to go endure something such as this? Having watched my mother’s agonizing and ongoing decline from another illness, and the effect it had on my stepfather and the rest of our family, I greatly sympathize, but words and sympathy cannot fully wound broken hearts; only the Lord can heal this way, and through His Word, we can gain understanding and perspective.
Larry’s legacy is a great one, with the greatest part being the fond memories we will always have of him. My words here are insufficient.
I pray for blessings for his family and for all those who knew and loved him, in Yeshua’s name.
-Jeffrey Lawlor
