Mr. Killick was my home room and English teacher for several of my high school years. Whenever I thought of him, he always had an unforgettable smile, encouraging everyone to do their best.

I don't know why this memory specifically, but I remember one time I was talking to him after finding out his first name.  Mr. Killick asked me not to call him Larry until after I graduate because of the importance of the student teacher relationship. I saved this in case we ever crossed paths, but I never did get the chance to use it. Rest in peace Mr. Killick. 

I am so heartbroken about Mr.Killick's passing.  He was my English literature teacher in grade 12 in 1984!  He made me want to strive to do better at every thing I did.  We danced together at my highschool graduation.  I really miss him.  I wish I had known sooner about his passing.  My heartfelt condolences go out to his family.  I will be thinking of him as I attend my 35th high school reunion on September 28th,2019.  Rest in peace Larry.

Mr. Killick... My heart is broken...  May you rest in peace.

Mr. Killick,
I never really got the chance to fully experience your lively spirit and wonderful personality as I transferred out of Mini School in the first two months of the program. But in those two months, they gave me memories that I'll never forget. I have vivid memories of you coming up with riddles to tell us every class and I always looked forward to that. The activities you came up with were never a bore, and I wish I was able to experience all of them. Even after transferring out of Mini School, you would always say hi or stop to ask how I was doing, and that really kept me going. Thank you for being the kind and encouraging person you always were, you will live on in our hearts.

For the Killick family,

I just learned of Mr. Killick's passing today. My heart broke a little as I was standing on the bus asking after him, upon recognizing another teacher from school. He was my English teacher in grade 11. I graduated in 1999, and am positive that he impacted my ability to graduate at all. I always loved reading, but Mr. Killick took my love and passion to a whole new level. He introduced me to many off beat writers and challenged me to do my best work. This translated into all my studies. He helped me to understand that "the end result justifies the means".

He was an amazing teacher, who really listened to and cared about his students. 

I had run into him a few times over the years; he always made time to stop and catch up. Every single time. 

It was about 7 years ago that I last saw him. 

This news has come as such a shock and heartbreak to me. We've lost one of the greats, but as I read these comments...I see just how many lives he touched in such a positive way. His impact on the world around him reaches far beyond his short time here on Earth. That makes me so happy to see. 

My heart goes out to you as you rebuild and live without your husband, father, brother, friend...

I cherish the memory of him giving me his copy of Kesy's "The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test". I started reading Thompson, Leary, Kerouac etc because of him. He really helped to shape how I viewed myself in the world, through the introduction of these authors. I will always hold him dear to my heart. 

Much love and friendship,

Keely Dennis, née Weekes.

Mr Killick was one of the best teachers at Gladstone Secondary School.
To me he was the teacher who wasn't only the best but the man who always had a smile on his face whenever he walked down the school hallways.He always had a positive attitude.It's such an honour to have a great human being as a teacher who touched the lives of so many students as well as myself.Thank you Mr Killick,thank you for being the best.
R.I.P Mr Killick...You may be gone but you'll never be forgotten

Larry,
I only knew you a short time through common friends. The little time I knew you, you had been a very helpful and friendly human being. I will never forget the time you took us up for a hike up on Stawamus Chief. Altough I had never ever hiked before and felt the torture of hiking, without proper gear and shoes, you helped us along, very enocuraging and made our hike a happy, funny and memorable one. still remember you saying "You are almost there, you can do it!" and "if my parents can, you can too, etc." The astounding view was exhilirating and the final reward of our complishment up on the top was a very memorable and rewarding one for us.  Will never forget your patience and help with  carrying our stuff, etc.  Hope God takes good care of you.

To:  Killick family,

I am so sad to learn of Larry's passing.  Please accept my deepest condolences.  Larry was a good friend, always smiling, kind, and helpful. The world lost a wonderful,person and he shall be missed.

J.T.

Mr. Killick or can I call you Larry? I know I have already had signed your guestbook, but there was something else I had forgotten and had wanted to mention on here.  

First of all, I know I wasn't a good student in your class and despite I did try to do all I can to improve in your class, thanks for always being nice to me.I still have a copy
of one of your Vocabulary tests you had given to me dated back in 1985 it was one of the best marks I had received in your class, which was why I had kept it, especially since high school academically was very difficult for me due to my learning differences. I wasn't happy to see you didn't pass me that year and suggested summer school, but in either case now that I am older I can understand why so I can now thank you for having given me a 2nd chance in passing english 11 despite it was done through summer school, in which I did end up passing the course in the end. I will always remember you as this smiley guy who is/was always smiling, it was fun having you as part of my foods luncheon,one year, glad you came and thanks for coming. There was something memorable about you which makes it a shock to hear that you had passed away. I'm sorry we didn't keep in touch since I had left Gladstone. You have a beautiful family and am sorry you had to leave them so soon. Rest in peace Larry, you will be missed by all.

I just learned about the passing of Larry Killick on facebook, which quite surprised me but not in a good way of course. However, I had Larry Killick for grade 11 English back in 1985 and even though I was not a good student, he always very pleasant to me. I recall during that same year, I invited him to a special luncheon that was being held at foods 11 class I was taking that year, and I know he enjoyed it because in my yearbook at the end of the year, he wrote,

" Your smile has brightened up alot of my days, and that luncheon, you invited me to was the highlight of my year, it was delicious and thanks again".

I recall in english class Larry would address the class as" OK Gang" as his way to try to settle down the class before the class was about to begin.

Overall a fun and laidback teacher in a way I didn't realize until now he made english 11 memorable.

It's too bad that I didn't get to see him since i had left Gladstone but I do recall someime last year on facebook he took the time to reply to a comment I had left in one his photo's that had his children in it.

Rest in peace Larry and my condolences to Larry's wife, children and family.

Mr Killick, now there's the name of a teacher I will never forget. It seems like just yesterday I walked into his English 10 class thinking that it would just be like any other English class, boring. He proved me wrong,so very wrong; and when I had him again for English 12, I have to say, that was the only part of my timetable that I didn't try to change, I was just too happy with it.
Everywhere I look, I see people typing that he was great, he was a joy to be around, he was always happy. This is all true, but what stuck out the most to me when I met him, was he believed in people, truly believed that they had potential, that they had hope, and could better themselves. 
I remember back in my last year of high school (in '08), for the parent/teacher conference, Larry Killick was the only one who managed to make a positive impression on my mother about me, as he was the only one who had nothing negative to say about me. I was never a good student, bright but unmotivated (According to my teachers), but despite all my shortcomings, despite how often I may have irritated him with my actions, Larry never had a bad word to say about me or even to me. I still remember how he always used to shake his head and laugh whenever I showed up late, or messed up in class. These are fond memories which I will never forget.
R.I.P. Larry Killick, the world lost a great man, but you will never be forgotten. My thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends. 
And to his friends, former colleagues, students, and to Mr Killick himself, wherever he may be, I have 2 words to say and I'll leave it at that: Stay Gold.

Although I never had him as a teacher, I'd often see him around the halls. He'd always be smiling, and it was amazing how just a smile would've brightened up my day. Thank you Mr.Killick, you are truly amazing. My sincere condolences go out to his family and friends. Rest in Paradise. <3

Mr.Killick was truly an amazing and inspiring teacher as well role model.He made English class a fun with his humour and he always greeted us with a smile (: I'm honoured to be one of his students in grade 9 and half of grade 10 before he left. I had the chance to have a few chats with him when he visited and thinking of that and all the fun memories in his class brings me to tears.Rest in peace Mr Killick, you will never be forgotten. Stay Gold

I really cherish that one year I had with you as my English teacher, and I'll never forget all the times you've been there for me to help me with what I needed help on the most. English was something I had difficulty with but I made it through, thanks to you! I will always remember you as Mr.Smiley because you make others people laugh and you're constantly smiling. Rest in peace Mr.Killick. You will always be remembered. 

With deepest condolences to all of Larry's loving family.

Mr. Killick was one of if not my favourite teacher. He taught me to aspire and reach for the top. Without Mr. Killick I would not have many of the friends I cherish today. He was extremely caring and gentle and was a great man. Rest in Peace Mr.Killick.

So sad to hear of the passing of Mr. Killick. He was an inspirational teacher who brought alot to those whose lives he touched. I will remember him and his caring smile fondly.I appreciate all he had done for me during my years at Gladstone. A great teacher and a great friend. My heartfelt condolenses to his family.

i was at Gladstone Secondary as a student from 1979-1984 and although i never had mr. Killick as a Teacher i remember all the students always had a good thing to say about Mr. Killick and that he was always smiling when he is walking in the halls.  RIP Mr. Killick and my condolenses to his family. I am very sorry for your loss

You were always "LK".  "Mr. Killick" seemed too formal for a teacher who was a friend and "Larry" was too casual for a friend who was a teacher.  What a gifted individual, who can connect with people in such a way to make them better than they think they can be.   Thank you for making Everyone around you feel remarkably special.  Thank you for your patience, your humour and your brilliance in teaching.  Heartfelt condolences go out to your family.

Larry joined the English department at Gladstone the year after I did, and we were colleagues for a dozen years. His youthful passion, intelligence, and gentle nature endeared him to his colleagues right from the start. Teachers are well aware of who the good teachers are, and they know which ones have earned the love and respect of their students. It was obvious to anyone who cared to notice that Larry was foremost among these, as all the lovely comments from his former students attest. His teaching was an extension of his deep humanity, for Larry was a sweet, compassionate man, the best kind of person. When I ran into Larry many years after I had left Gladstone, and he told me that he was married and blessed with two beautiful children, I felt so happy for him -- who could not feel pleasure at seeing a good person reap such joy in life! I could not have foretold, however, that he was destined to leave us far too soon. 
The Epicurean philosophers of ancient Greece had a saying: Sweet is the memory of a departed friend. It was, like so many of their aphorisms, meant to temper grief and to provide consolation and inspiration to those who remained behind. With respect to Larry -- Mister Killick, or Sir, to his adoring students -- the saying proves true. How could the memory of this kind and gentle man who always wore a beautiful smile be anything but sweet.

With deepest condolences to all of Larry's loving family,

Paul Bjarnason, Gladstone English and mathematics teacher (1974-1987)

In grade 12 English Lit I had to recite a soliloquy for part of my marks.  Being a shy person, I was thankful that we were able to do the presentation one-on-one.  After I finished, I remember Mr. Killick's expression - a mixture of surprise and a huge approving smile.  I realized from that moment that preparedness and heart can pull you through those seemingly daunting challenges...and what you end up achieving may end up surprising even yourself.  

Mr. Killick always greeted his students with a warm smile.  I will always remember him as an open hearted person whose passion for literature inspired his students.  

My deepest and sincerest condolences to his family and friends.

Larry was a beautiful person in every way- a loving husband, a proud father, a dedicated teacher, and a very special friend.
 Everyone who knew Larry appreciated him for the incredible man he was.
 I first met Larry about 24 years ago, when I worked at a photo lab downtown.  He frequently brought in his rolls of film for developing and all of my co-workers loved him.  He was always kind to each of us and greeted us with a big, happy smile.  In fact, that's how I fondly remember Larry- always cheerful and sparkling with life.  
 When we met again 21 years ago at Gladstone, he continued to sparkle.  He loved life, and his beautiful personality made everyone around him feel happy, especially me.  We spent many hours at school talking, laughing and sharing stories- always happy stories.  He was a kind-hearted, gentle man with a truly beautiful spirit.  
 That wonderful sparkle in Larry became every so bright when he met Hime.  She was the love of his life and he absolutely adored her.  He glowed when he spoke about his loving, gentle Hime.  And then came the children… Kai and Caitlin simply completed Larry's world.  He talked about them endlessly and always carried updated pictures and stories to share.  
 When the children were very young, Larry would often scurry into school in the morning, looking frazzled, and I'd ask him if he was okay- his response was always that he was wonderful and having the time of his life.  Larry was so happy and I could absolutely see why.  He and Hime, and their beautiful children, shared many of the same qualities- all were gentle-spirited, kind, intelligent and loving.  Larry's life could not have been more wonderful and blessed, and he was so grateful for this.
 I will miss you so much Larry, and I will always cherish our friendship and the beautiful family you shared with me.  I will remember your brilliant personality and your zest for life.  You will always sparkle.

I am so saddened to hear the news of Mr. Killick's passing. I had Mr. Kilick for me enriched English 9 and computer science classes. He was a wonderful, kind man who had the most optimistic and positive outlook on life. He set an amazing example of what we should all strive to be as human beings. Mr. Kilick, you will be missed. My ondolences to his family.

Mr. Killick always greeted me with a warm smile and never failed to ask how my week was going.  Through three years of guidance in high school, I was able to realize anything could be achieved with a bit of effort.
He is going to be missed.

Larry and I worked together at Gladstone for many years . The comments the former students are saying are very true: Larry was a wonderful teacher who treated his students with respect . He was unfailingly kind to everyone . I remember how happy he was with his  young family. Yours sincerely,caroline heshedahl-counsellor at Gladsone in the 80"s

I am deeply saddened to hear of Mr. Killick's passing.  I haven't seen him in almost 30 years but I was fortunate enough to have him as my teacher for three subjects during my senior years.  I first had him for English 11. Then I got to know him better (as a friend and I would take that opportunity to call him Larry though I would revert to calling him “Sir” once school started up again) during a week of houseboating (our “six months in a leaky boat”) upon the Shuswap Lakes in the summer of 1982.  

I'll always remember all the cassette tapes he had in the front armrest of his VW.  He had a passionate love and keen eye for photography as we all know.  That summer, our Experience Week group would often meet over at his apartment (how cool was that?) or at Fresgo's and hang out w/him while reviewing the multitude of pics that he amassed.  We also taught him all about swearing in Cantonese during that trip.

The following year, he was my teacher for Literature 12 and the Yearbook/ Journalism class where he wisely edited out all of the students' final words in Chinese and kept the yearbook clean.  As a teacher, he sure loved Shakespeare as I always remembered him performing the lines w/such heart and passion that I'm quite confident that he had taken some acting classes in University.  

Larry Killick had a great disposition for a teacher.  He was really easy to approach and never once abused his power through intimidation.  He had no discernible ego from being in this position of authority and he humbly earned our respect through the respect he showed us in kind.  He always had a ready smile and kind words for his students.   His worst days were often better than most of our best days as it was rare to find him in a bad mood.

He was always jovial and his kind compassion was sincere as he truly cared about his students.  Although some may have thought that he was tough when it came to grading assignments; it was only because your work could improve and his challenge to you was to do just that.  He always personalized your report card so that you weren't reading yet another generic “keep up the good work” or “you can do better” entry that you received from your other teachers.  

And if you got an A from him (which I earned on several occasions) there was always another level to reach in regards to your writing ability and he would always encourage and guide you along that path.  He didn't teach you how to be a talented writer but he did nurture your ability and thus reinforce a quiet type of confidence w/in you that you never dreamed that you could achieve, let alone acquire.  This, in turn, empowered you to reach whatever heights you set for yourself to complement your ability.  And for those students who really wanted to improve, he was the perfect teacher to have in this regard.

The first essay of mine that he read, he ripped it to pieces and for good reason, it flat out stunk.  He showed me how important it was to prepare a cohesive argument and think it through.  Even though I didn't know it at the time, he helped me to become more focused as I began my lifelong path to becoming a writer.  W/each successive essay I consistently improved under his constant guidance.  

And he somehow knew, you know?  He was patient and he always respected my technical skills.  Most importantly, he guided me to the higher grades he truly believed I was capable of earning under his tutelage.  And I did.  That's what made him a memorable teacher and why I respected his insights and opinions.  And he never pulled any punches in his critique of your work.  

During my experiences w/him, no quarter was given and none was ever asked.  Tough but fair.  If your work stunk, you knew it from all the red ink.  If it was good, you knew it from the big fat “A” he wrote on the top of your page.  And from his heartfelt congratulatory recognition as he proudly handed your assignment back to you; along w/that ever present smile of his, of course.

I recently viewed his FB page and one day looked forward to perhaps, seeing him again; if only just to say “Hi,” wish him well and invite him to visit me on the set of one of my future projects as I let him know how much I've evolved as a writer.  I'm sure he would've been pleasantly surprised to learn that I've progressed beyond essays and poetry.  I know for certain that he would take the time to generously offer me his valuable insights and encouragement.

Of course, I would have still addressed him as “Sir.”  And I'm sure he would've insisted on Larry or Lawrence instead though I would rightfully insist on “Sir” even though I'm much older Now than he was Then when I first had him as my teacher.  From my brief (two years) encounters w/Mr. Killick, I can honestly say that he was a man of honour and integrity who truly earned the respect of all those who were fortunate enough to meet him.  

These online testimonials exemplifies just how big of a heart Mr. Killick had and how much he touched his students for the better throughout his long tenure as a teacher of English (and of life as well) at Gladstone Secondary School.

I am glad to learn that he had such a great life, albeit, much too short of one; much, much too short.

I offer my most sincerest and heartfelt condolences to his wife and two beautiful children and to the rest of his family and close friends.  

Rest In Peace, Sir.

You will be missed. 

W/Respect and Gratitude,

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Dear Hime,
 Please accept my condolences Re the passing away of Larry. I do not think we met one another however you will know of me as a result of my having set up a memorial trust in the name of my brother, David Curnick, who died at age 50. David was also an English teacher at Gladstone and Larry was the one to present the Scholarships each year. Larry was a good friend to not only David but to my whole family. I am very saddened to hear of his passing away and the effect this will have on you. I will be in Vancouver mid  September and will give you a call.
Roy Curnick
Ph 514 262 2848

The best teacher I ever had when I was in Gladstone.

My deepest condolence to the Killick family. I have had the pleasure of being taught by Mr. Killick in English/Social Studies 8, and Journalism 12. He made English a fun subject for me, and I will always be grateful. RIP Mr. Killick.

"Uncle Larry" was a wonderful teacher in high school and a great friend to me.  He showed me how to drive stick on his VW and we went to a number of concerts.  Peter Moore came into my work one day, dialed a number on his cell, passed the phone to me, and to my surprise, it was Larry!  Rest in peace, Uncle Larry ... you are missed.

Mr.Killick was an amazing English teacher, he really inspired me and I learned a lot from him. I'm so sad that he has gone but I know he will be in good hands.

My deepest condolences to the Killick family. Mr Killick touched the lives of all the students at Gladstone regardless if you were in his class.  He was a genuinely caring teacher and he always had a smile on his face in and out of class. He will be deeply missed. His spirit will live on in the lives of the students that had the honor to know him. Mr. Killick, you had a heart of gold and the world is a sadder place without you.

Rest in peace Mr.  Killick.  Thanks for all of those great memories that I have had of you during my time as a student at Gladstone Secondary.  Your friendly and helpful character will surely be missed.

My condolences to the Killick family. I remember Mr. Killick as a guy who always had a smile on his face when ever I saw him in the hallways of Gladstone.  May you rest in peace Mr. Killick.

Mr. Killick was the one of those teachers who stood out above the rest.  He always made you feel like he really cared about you as a person.  He was genuinely kind and always smiled and waved and addressed each of us by name.  It's been almost 30 years since I was at Gladstone, but I still remember so much from his classes.  He taught me to love English literature.  I had so much fun learning how to put together a yearbook in his journalism class.  Now that I am a teacher myself I appreciate him even more, because I know what a challenging profession teaching can be.  I can only hope to be as good as him someday.  He truly was an inspirational person who made a great impact on so many lives.

My condolences to the Killick family.  He has touched many lives and warmed many hearts. I remember how his smile always lit up the hallway as he walked by.  May he rest in peace.

I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Mr Killick.  He was a very passionate teacher who always greeted you with a smile.  He knew many of the students name even though they were never in his classes.  As well, he was willing to put up with all the tricks and pranks teenagers natually pulled as a part of the growing up process.  You didn't go to Gladstone if you did not know Mr Killick.  My condolences go out to the Killick family, may he rest in peace.

There's not a single student that has a negative word to say about Mr. Killick. He touched so many lives in such a positive way. The world could use more people like him.  My deepest condolences to the entire Killick family.

My condolences to Mr. Killick's family. He was a great teacher & I loved his classes. His passion for teaching really showed.

I am another past student of Mr Killick's and feel honored to have known him. He chaperoned a crazy group of us houseboating one summer and it is a memory I will never forget. What a great spirit he was. My heart goes out to his family. Sending blessings your way

I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Killick.  He was absolutely the best teacher I ever had and I was fortunate to have him as my teacher in high school.  Some of my fondest memories from school include the times I spent in his classes.  His passion to teach was matched only by his compassion for his students.  He also taught us important lessons that prepared us for life after high school.  To his family, I offer my sincere condolences.

Rest In Peace, Mr.Killick. You may be gone but your spirit lives on within the students and teachers at Gladstone Secondary...

I don' t think there was a year at Gladstone when I didn't have him as a teacher. He taught with passion and a keen knowledge of his subjects (students included). English class. Journalism class. Dance partner at the sock hops. You'll be missed Larry.

RIP Mr Killick.
You were a great teacher, but an even better human being.
Thanks for being such a positive example of what adulthood could and should be to a young and confused me 20 years ago.

My heart felt sympathies and prayers go out to you Mrs.Killick and your children, the rest of the family and friends as you go through this very difficult time.  I'm so very sorry to read about the passing away of Mr. Killick.  I was probably in one of Mr. Killick's first grade 9 English classes at Gladstone and later in his Lit 12 class.  I remember that we as grade 9's were sometimes little pests to Mr. Killick but he took it all in good stride and humour and we soon smartened up.  He was a very likeable teacher with a great laugh -- he will be missed.

I knew Larry when he was a teenager in Vancouver who loved listening to distant radio stations, and the beginning of album-oriented San Francisco style "Hippie music".  We both moved away from the distant radio listening hobby and I hadn't seen him since 1970 when we co-hosted a convention for 105 distant radio listeners from across Canada and the U.S.

My condolences to Mr. Killick's family.  Mr. Killick was a wonderful human being who made time for all his students as well as those who were not as lucky to have him as a teacher.  He made a difference at Gladstone!   Thank you for taking the time to get to know all fellow Gladiators!  He came out to 2 of my classes highschool reunions that shows how much he cared!  R.I.P. Mr. Killick, may you have a save travel home!

You were the best teacher I had. My prayers go out to your family.

My deepest condolences to the Killick family.  Larry was a great teacher.  He was one of the few who believed in me. I had the honor of keeping in touch with him after I graduated and then later on as teaching colleague.  Larry, you will be missed.  Thank you, Mr. Killick for having faith in me.

I was glad to have had Mr Killick as a teacher where respect, a joy of learning, and encouragement where part of the daily environment.  I will miss seeing him around the neighborhood, always with a smile on his face.  My sympathies are with his family and loved ones.

So sad to hear of this news. Mr. Killick was one of those teachers that affect you for the rest of your years. Thank you for everything. Thinking of your family and friends at this time.

I had Mr.Killick in my English 9, English 11, Journalism 11 and Literature 12. He was my favourite teacher in Gladstone - caring for his students and passionate about his work. I had enjoyed all his classes and because of his teaching, I'm a better person and a better worker.You will be missed dearly. Rest in peace.

I know I wasn't the best student in your class, but with your patience and understanding, you have given me many fond and wonderful memories. You will truly be missed. My sympathies to your family and friends.

My deepest sympathy to his family, I never had him as my teacher but he was an awesome person, always cheerful with a big smile. May you rest in peace! God Bless!

My heart goes out to the Killick ohana. I too, was blessed to have him as my English teacher at Gladstone. He was caring, compassionate, fun and witty. English became my favorite subject at school. I will remember him fondly... smiling and walking down the halls of Gladstone with his morning cup of coffee and his passion and enthusiasm to teach us new things. May fond memories of him fill your hearts to help you cope during this difficult time, Yoshihime, Kai and Caitlin...the Killick ohana....

Mahalo nui loa, for everything you have taught us...and may you rest in peace, Mr. Killick. God Bless.

I had the pleasure to work with Larry on the yearbook in journalism class and he was also a great English teacher.  You will truly be missed and not forgotten.   Rest in peace and my condolences to your family.

My prayers and condolences to the Killick family.  Mr Killick was a wonderful teacher who brought laughter and fun to the classroom.  May he rest in peace.

I first met Larry twelve years ago when he was my sponsor teacher at Gladstone Secondary. He was an inspirational mentor teacher who had an incredible passion for teaching and his students. Deepest condolences to his family. You are in my thoughts.

When it comes to teaching there are some good ones, some not so good ones, and some great ones.  Larry was one of the Great ones.  He inspired us at Gladstone to reach and grow as young adults preparing for the world.  We reconnected a few years ago as we ended up living a few blocks away from each other. Our prayers and thoughts are with his wife and children at this difficult time.  We will never forget him.

I will never forget Lawrence Killick, he was an awesome English teacher, he made class memorable!  My thoughts go out to his family. May he rest in peace.

Many lives have been changed, just by knowing you.  Thank you for making a difference.  May you Rest in Peace, Larry.

Mr. Killick was one of my favorite teachers at Gladstone. He was an amazing teacher who made literature come to life.
My prayers are with the family.

My condolences to the family. Mr. Killick will always be one of those favourite teachers that you look back upon and remember with great fondness.

I had the great pleasure of being a friend and colleague of Larry for almost 20 years at Gladstone. He consistently demonstrated his kindness and compassion for everyone he met. His passion for literature was matched by his beautiful reading voice that he shared not only in the classroom, but at many grad ceremonies as well. Yoshihime and their wonderful twins brought so much joy to his life. My heart is with them and the rest of their family.

My deepest condolences to the Killick Family. I can't express the loss you must feel at this time especially the children. Yes, many times we've seen the words "best teacher" and yes what a super kind man you were to me. You taught me so much about the world of Literature that I will always treasure that. I have to say though our Experience week in the Shuswao in the 11th grade will go down in history to one of the "Best Ever Experiences" I've ever had. What a ton of laughs you were, from fishing or trying to fish to counselling us girls about the" bad boys" to cooking our meals,and lets not forget our famous game of Scabble, you did it all with such humor. A real human teacher...Thank you for the memory you have given me. Rest now my dear Mr. Killick...

One of the few teachers I remember, that truly loved what he did and was able to share his passion with his students.  You will not be forgotten.

Deepest sympathies to Mr. Killicks family he was my English teacher in the 80's. He was a great teacher and a kind soul. May your rest in peace Mr. Killick.
Lisa

I too remember Mr. Killick as my English teacher from high school back in 1978. He touched many of our lives to the degree that 30plus years later we can still remember him and his love for the written word. My condolences to his family....

A wonderful person and teacher who inspired a true love of English Literature in my life.  He will always be fondly remembered.

Mr. Killick.  I am so lucky to have the had the honor of being in your class as a student and then to work with you as a colleague.  Your humanity and passion for life always left others feeling better just by being around you.  I know you have inspired me and countless others.  You were taken far too soon.  My sympathies to your family.  You are gone but will never be forgotten.

To Mr. Killick's family, my condolences. over the past few days I have read so many wonderful thoughts from people who new 'Larry'. He was my teacher in 1978 if memory serves me. At the time I had no idea the gift I had been given to have him as my teacher. So many have echoed these sentiments. He will truly be missed.

"Best teacher" is echoed again and again on facebook, but he was so much more than a good teacher, he was a kind and generous human being and would have been great no matter what profession he chose because of his compassion and respect for others, without prejudice. His life was too short, yet he touched more lives than many who live decades longer. Rest in the Peace you so deserve Larry.

Mr. Killick you were one of my most favourite teachers. I will never forget you and the kind caring teacher and man you were. I have many fond memories of the classes and softball teams that we shared together. I will cherish these memories forever. We are all fortunate to have had you in our lives. R.I.P..  P.S. To your family my thoughts are with you. Hugs! He was a wonderful person!

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Mr. Lawrence Alan Killick

19 diciembre, 1952 – 16 agosto, 2012

First Memorial Funeral Services & Boal Chapel and Memorial Gardens

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