Larry Paul Bartlett

Larry came into my life when I joined the Capricorn in 2003. I had worked with his daughter Kelly, and had heard lots about "Dad" and the whole family when I had worked with her at the Warehouse. Upon entering the restaurant, Larry welcomed me with open arms and made me feel very much a part of the Capricorn family.
Larry helped wherever needed, whether to "fix" something, to lending a hand during the busier times. He was a part of the team.
I can remember the first fall, how I was having a hard time during an anniversary of Sarah's passing. The following year, during that same time... Larry ask how I was doing; he had remembered.  This was a man who truly cared...paying attention to things that mattered to people. 
I can remember him calling me Doll; now mind you he called all the girls that LOL but found it heart warming, specially unbeknownst to him, it was one of my nick's on line.
I saw changes in Larry...and soon came to realize he had become bound to an addiction that he couldn't  control. The many times he tried, yet every time the disease grasped a hold of him tighter than before. Seeing the destruction because of this disease is so sad, not only for the person but as well as the family; A family who he truly loved, but due to the pull of that which took control, took precedence.

In listening to the song  If Only by the Ennis Sisters, I think of Larry.

If only....

Miss you Larry

Luv Doll