Lan dedicated his life to swimming and teaching. He was an anchor to the Nova High School swim team and became an anchor of inspiration to the Wautauga County community. He deserves this honor.
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Jo Ann Hallmark
4 years ago
What a wonderful way to honor a wonderful man!!
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Aidan Renaghan
4 years ago
This would be a wonderful way to support Lan O'Loughlin and recognize his contribution to the community
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Kenny Catalano
4 years ago
It is imperative that this aquatic center be named in honor of Lan O’Loughlin for his countless years of service to his community
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Margaret Jonas
4 years ago
I can’t imagine any more deserving person to name this facility for.
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Anonymous
4 years ago
I graduated high school with Lan. This would be a fitting testimony to this tremendously talented and dedicated man.
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Daniel Feldman
4 years ago
Lan O’Loughlin, humbly served the community of Watauga County as a high school teacher and swim coach for 24 years until passing away from cancer at the age of 49. Whether teaching in the classroom or motivating with his unforgettable “whistle” on the pool deck, Lan dedicated his life to bringing out the best in others. Additionally, Lan envisioned and worked tirelessly to make a recreational facility in Watauga County a reality. Sadly, Lan never saw that dream come to fruition before his passing in 2003. In recognition of the thousands of people that he influenced, both in and out of the pool,
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Alex Fish
4 years ago
Lan was my first swim coach.
He passed away early in my high school career but I wish I had the opportunity to know him better.
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Pam Workman
4 years ago
Worthy name
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Frances Scott
4 years ago
Most deserving
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Olivia Chapman
4 years ago
Lan did so much for the community, society and most importantly students. Let his legacy live on to inspire younger students & swimmers to do the same.
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Rick Adams
4 years ago
Lan taught me much of what I know of swimming as a kid, and coached me in high school. He was so much fun and so inspiring every single day. It would be fitting to name the center after him.
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Amy Harrington
4 years ago
None better
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Katharine Brazile
4 years ago
Though I never had the honor and privilege of meeting Lan, I am lucky enough to call his son Eric a close friend, and godfather to one of my children. Eric is an incredible human being. He is a honest, dedicate, and a hard worker. But even more so, he is kind, thoughtful and is always thinking of others needs over his own. These traits came from his father I have no doubts. To honor Lan is also to honor his wonderful children he has left us.
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Brenda Taylor
4 years ago
Lan was an amazing coach and mentor. This would honor his lifelong commitment.
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Pandora Januszewski MD MS FACP
4 years ago
I’m writing to add a voice of strong support to this petition asking that Lan’s athletic center bear his name. I was not fortunate to know him, but I’ve known and loved many people who loved him. Even from this distance I could see the profound effect he had on young people in his community. This gesture would be such a fitting tribute.
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Jeremiah Wander
4 years ago
Lan clearly had such a massive impact on the community of Watauga County - it seems like a wonderful gesture to name this facility in his honor.
Lan dedicated his life to swimming and teaching. He was an anchor to the Nova High School swim team and became an anchor of inspiration to the Wautauga County community. He deserves this honor.
What a wonderful way to honor a wonderful man!!
This would be a wonderful way to support Lan O'Loughlin and recognize his contribution to the community
It is imperative that this aquatic center be named in honor of Lan O’Loughlin for his countless years of service to his community
I can’t imagine any more deserving person to name this facility for.
I graduated high school with Lan. This would be a fitting testimony to this tremendously talented and dedicated man.
Lan O’Loughlin, humbly served the community of Watauga County as a high school teacher and swim coach for 24 years until passing away from cancer at the age of 49. Whether teaching in the classroom or motivating with his unforgettable “whistle” on the pool deck, Lan dedicated his life to bringing out the best in others. Additionally, Lan envisioned and worked tirelessly to make a recreational facility in Watauga County a reality. Sadly, Lan never saw that dream come to fruition before his passing in 2003. In recognition of the thousands of people that he influenced, both in and out of the pool,
Lan was my first swim coach. He passed away early in my high school career but I wish I had the opportunity to know him better.
Worthy name
Most deserving
Lan did so much for the community, society and most importantly students. Let his legacy live on to inspire younger students & swimmers to do the same.
Lan taught me much of what I know of swimming as a kid, and coached me in high school. He was so much fun and so inspiring every single day. It would be fitting to name the center after him.
None better
Though I never had the honor and privilege of meeting Lan, I am lucky enough to call his son Eric a close friend, and godfather to one of my children. Eric is an incredible human being. He is a honest, dedicate, and a hard worker. But even more so, he is kind, thoughtful and is always thinking of others needs over his own. These traits came from his father I have no doubts. To honor Lan is also to honor his wonderful children he has left us.
Lan was an amazing coach and mentor. This would honor his lifelong commitment.
I’m writing to add a voice of strong support to this petition asking that Lan’s athletic center bear his name. I was not fortunate to know him, but I’ve known and loved many people who loved him. Even from this distance I could see the profound effect he had on young people in his community. This gesture would be such a fitting tribute.
Lan clearly had such a massive impact on the community of Watauga County - it seems like a wonderful gesture to name this facility in his honor.
Name it after him!!
Great memory
Great memory