I am so sorry for your loss and Larry's passing. A couple of years back I spoke with Larry on the phone about Hat and matching stuff and he was such a nice man. I mentioned his name to Jim and he definitely knew who he was and spoke very kindly of him.
You are a good friend and my deepest sympathies go to you and his family and friends.
From Hat's culture a "mourning song" for Larry:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VqoxOcEqpk