Lan so deserves to have the Aquatic Center named for him. He coached my daughter in swimming, but more importantly, instilled in her a love of the sport gave her confidence in all other walks of life. I can honestly say Lan was one of the best people I have ever known.
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Shannon Sparks
4 years ago
Lan is the best coach ever!! He taught me about athleticism, personal victory and how to be a better human!!
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Bob Sudduth
4 years ago
Also an excellent CC coach
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David Winkler
4 years ago
Even we WHS swimmers who predated LAN’s arrival know his was the soul that placed swimming firmly in our community. He would be so proud of the facility and would have gladly seen another name on the wall if it meant getting the facility done years ago. That attitude demonstrates why the facility should carry his legacy in name. It already does so in spirit.
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William Winkler
4 years ago
A perfectly appropriate choice!
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Patrick Phillips
4 years ago
Lan was a coach, mentor and friend. I ran Cross Country 86-89. His humility and selflessness is sorely missed in today's high school athletics.
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Anonymous
4 years ago
Lan was the kind of friend, teacher,Coach, and customer you wanted to do your best for. He kept me swimming and in school during some tough high school drama filled years when I thought about leaving. I am a successful today because he as well as other great teachers at WHS kept me going forward. The afternoon practices were work no doubt. It was a family and Lan was there everyday encouraging us with his famous grin and whistling. Thank you Sir for everything you help me become. Let’s get this named in his honor and keep his memory as a reflection for all he did for an eternity.
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Jenny Beck
4 years ago
The O’Loughlin family is one that went synonymously with “swimming” in Boone. Lan was a family friend and a superior human being. His dedication to the community as a coach, friend, and mentor was evident in the way he loved others and was passionate about bettering the High Country. I cannot think of another person who is better suited for the new swim complex to be named in honor of. His “coaching whistle” will ring through the air and be heard beneath the waters as people young and old aspire to find health and happiness in the pool.
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Susie Miler
4 years ago
I was very blessed to know Lan. He loved my family and we loved him.
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Anonymous
4 years ago
Lan is my coach for life. Still with me %100
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Steven Mateiko
4 years ago
A wonderful inspiration to so many
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Nick
4 years ago
Thank you Lan
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Logan Rowell
4 years ago
I can’t imagine anyone more deserving of having their name and their spirit watching over the lanes of the new pool.
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Faye Cooper
4 years ago
He was a terrific swim coach and great mentor.
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Councill Robbins
4 years ago
Wonderful teacher, coach and person.
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Kim Sue
4 years ago
I had the honor of swimming under coach Lan. Such a great coach and friend.
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Kathy Farthing Weaver
4 years ago
Lan I'm Loughlin was a wonderful coach, teacher and mentor to lots of youth in Watauga County and the Watauga Aquatic Center should be named after him. I was born and raised in Watauga County and resided there until 2007.
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Bryan Willis
4 years ago
Sometimes doing the right thing goes beyond who can give money to have something named after themselves. Do the right thing!!
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James s Accardi ll
4 years ago
Please do this
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Ralph E Lentz II
4 years ago
I was blessed to have Lan as a coach when I swam for the Watauga Co. Swim Team in the late 70s and early 80s. This would be a great honor for Lan, and also for the Aquatic Center in the New Rec. facility. Watauga County was blessed to have him.
Lan so deserves to have the Aquatic Center named for him. He coached my daughter in swimming, but more importantly, instilled in her a love of the sport gave her confidence in all other walks of life. I can honestly say Lan was one of the best people I have ever known.
Lan is the best coach ever!! He taught me about athleticism, personal victory and how to be a better human!!
Also an excellent CC coach
Even we WHS swimmers who predated LAN’s arrival know his was the soul that placed swimming firmly in our community. He would be so proud of the facility and would have gladly seen another name on the wall if it meant getting the facility done years ago. That attitude demonstrates why the facility should carry his legacy in name. It already does so in spirit.
A perfectly appropriate choice!
Lan was a coach, mentor and friend. I ran Cross Country 86-89. His humility and selflessness is sorely missed in today's high school athletics.
Lan was the kind of friend, teacher,Coach, and customer you wanted to do your best for. He kept me swimming and in school during some tough high school drama filled years when I thought about leaving. I am a successful today because he as well as other great teachers at WHS kept me going forward. The afternoon practices were work no doubt. It was a family and Lan was there everyday encouraging us with his famous grin and whistling. Thank you Sir for everything you help me become. Let’s get this named in his honor and keep his memory as a reflection for all he did for an eternity.
The O’Loughlin family is one that went synonymously with “swimming” in Boone. Lan was a family friend and a superior human being. His dedication to the community as a coach, friend, and mentor was evident in the way he loved others and was passionate about bettering the High Country. I cannot think of another person who is better suited for the new swim complex to be named in honor of. His “coaching whistle” will ring through the air and be heard beneath the waters as people young and old aspire to find health and happiness in the pool.
I was very blessed to know Lan. He loved my family and we loved him.
Lan is my coach for life. Still with me %100
A wonderful inspiration to so many
Thank you Lan
I can’t imagine anyone more deserving of having their name and their spirit watching over the lanes of the new pool.
He was a terrific swim coach and great mentor.
Wonderful teacher, coach and person.
I had the honor of swimming under coach Lan. Such a great coach and friend.
Lan I'm Loughlin was a wonderful coach, teacher and mentor to lots of youth in Watauga County and the Watauga Aquatic Center should be named after him. I was born and raised in Watauga County and resided there until 2007.
Sometimes doing the right thing goes beyond who can give money to have something named after themselves. Do the right thing!!
Please do this
I was blessed to have Lan as a coach when I swam for the Watauga Co. Swim Team in the late 70s and early 80s. This would be a great honor for Lan, and also for the Aquatic Center in the New Rec. facility. Watauga County was blessed to have him.