tarbridge Posted May 13, 2018 Share #1 Posted May 13, 2018 My dear old friend has passed away from a lingering illness.Larry has worn many hats...Vietnam Army Veteran a survivor of the Firebase Maryann Battle, a Police Officer and a very successful Militaria Dealer. Larry also authored "The Pictorial History of the Flying Tigers". Rest easy Brother... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivydiv Posted May 13, 2018 Share #2 Posted May 13, 2018 Sorry for you loss Robert. My condolences to his family and friends. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 13, 2018 Share #3 Posted May 13, 2018 I would always see Larry at the Carlisle Antique show during the 90s. He bought tons of stuff from me over the years. Wasn't his father in the Flying Tigers and Larry grew up in their presence? Somewhere I have a signed copy of his book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarbridge Posted May 13, 2018 Author Share #4 Posted May 13, 2018 Larry's Uncle Herbert was a Armorer with the Flying Tigers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel griffin Posted May 13, 2018 Share #5 Posted May 13, 2018 Sure sorry to hear about Larry, we were friendly competitors at the Atlantic City antique show for many years. We partnered many things with never a problem, I always found him to be a straight shooter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted May 13, 2018 Share #6 Posted May 13, 2018 Offering my condolences for the loss of your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST Posted May 13, 2018 Share #7 Posted May 13, 2018 Very sorry to hear about his passing Robert. I remember his tables at the OVMS shows at Drawbridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMI88 Posted May 13, 2018 Share #8 Posted May 13, 2018 Larry was a frequent sight at local gun/militaria shows. I always enjoyed talking to him and have bought a number of items from him over the years. He will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BagmanL6 Posted May 13, 2018 Share #9 Posted May 13, 2018 Semper Fidelis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor996 Posted May 13, 2018 Share #10 Posted May 13, 2018 Sorry for you loss-My condolences to his family and friends. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarbridge Posted May 15, 2018 Author Share #11 Posted May 15, 2018 http://www.richmond.com/obituaries/pistole-larry/article_a9c8b250-4a66-5b14-abb2-e94a661bda94.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=user-share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Conway Posted May 15, 2018 Share #12 Posted May 15, 2018 What a distinct honor it is to have been counted among Larry's friends. I can't think of any words that define the loss for me personally. We are watching the passing of the greatest generation of collectors now. Larry's contributions to the hobby as an author, collector and dealer are a great tribute to the legacy we all share. He worked diligently for the recognition of his fellow veterans. He always had time for friends and strangers alike. His distinct work with the history of the Flying Tigers/AVG is a priceless tribute to them as well as to Larry and his wonderful family. Vaya con Dios Larry Pistole! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STONEY Posted May 17, 2018 Share #13 Posted May 17, 2018 VERY SORRY TO HEAR. LARRY WAS ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO WORK WITH. GOD SPEED BROTHER, TODD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Conway Posted May 18, 2018 Share #14 Posted May 18, 2018 It's my privilege to share this message from Larry's family with forum members : "From the wife of Larry Pistole, Teresa Pistole, - I would like to express my sincere appreciation to all who have enjoyed knowing Larry over the years. I know he is at peace, no longer in pain and reunited with his family, friends, pets and especially the boys from fire base Mary Ann. He is the Lucky One. Thank you all for your thoughts, prayers, comments and support. Sincerely, Teresa Pistole and sons Alex an Tyler" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd12 Posted May 18, 2018 Share #15 Posted May 18, 2018 My condolences to Teresa, Alex, and Tyler. I never met Larry in person, only through email. He was always helpful, patient, and a very honest man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USARV72 Posted May 18, 2018 Share #16 Posted May 18, 2018 Condolences to his family, knew Larry long ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottplen Posted May 19, 2018 Share #17 Posted May 19, 2018 Prayers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted May 19, 2018 Share #18 Posted May 19, 2018 Condolences to Larry's family and friends. I'm sorry to say I didn't know him personally but do recognize the name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skypilot6670 Posted May 20, 2018 Share #19 Posted May 20, 2018 Sorry for your loss. Rest In Peace soldier. You served well when others wouldn’t go. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wartimecollectables.com Posted May 21, 2018 Share #20 Posted May 21, 2018 Damn sorry to read this. His Flying Tiger book a favorite from many years ago and when I learned years ago that he was at Mary Ann, my admiration heightened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd12 Posted May 21, 2018 Share #21 Posted May 21, 2018 http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/28684-fire-base-mary-ann-vietnam-echo-recon-146-196th/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josesharontraders Posted July 28, 2018 Share #22 Posted July 28, 2018 Agreed..big condolences already relayed to his family. Was lucky enough to speak to him overseas some end 2017 whenever he felt better. He was a great curator, with lots of matter of fact stories as he dealt with the AVG members and his fellow vets. He even asked me to share with Mrs. Lydia Rossi some AVG Bill of Rights document passed on from him. All hail...and thank you, Larry, for the knowledge you passed on. Sorry I was late here because haven't been consistently back to the hobby in some years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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