RIP Larry Thompson

[ben_the_eskimo]

https://www.goelks.com/2025/09/25/el...arry-thompson/

This is shocking news. Thoughts with Deb and the family right now.

[eskfan152]

Well damn. Condolences to the Thompson family. Man, I sure didn’t see this being the way the first year of private ownership would go.

[ben_the_eskimo]

Well damn. Condolences to the Thompson family. Man, I sure didn’t see this being the way the first year of private ownership would go.

No kidding….

Article says he went through some complications following a surgery.

[adb]

Such sad news. It’s a shame he didn’t get a chance to see the franchise get turned around. Condolences to his family and friends and RIP Mr Thompson

[glenvb]

In the limited time he was owner of the Elks, he made a huge positive impact. Thank you, Mr. Thompson

[widowmaker]

Oh my God, What a tragedy. Even though I never knew him it still felt like someone punched me in the gut when I found our.

RIP Mr. Thompson. Once an Eskimo always an Eskimo.

[Hammer24]

I don't know how describe this news other that sad, tragic and just a damned shame. Condolences to both the Thompson family and the entire Elks community.

[Esks4ever]

[BeaverSports]

It almost feels like a curse around here.

Mr. Thompson’s interest and investment was huge for the franchise and community. I understand his legacy in business was similar. He will be missed. Condolences to his family and the organization.

So sad that he just sold his business and was ready to just live life. This is a good reminder to live every day.

[dealerd]

This absolutely shocked me and breaks my heart ,Larry was everything that we needed as an Eskimos owner, lifelong fan and excellent person from what I hear , my thoughts and prayers are to Deb and the family , Rest In Peace Larry , you will be missed ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[cmbuk]

Rest in peace Larry…

lived his dream… now let’s restore this club in his honour ..

im assuming Debbie takes over as our owner now?im sure she will carry on his vision…

ONCE AN ESKIMO, ALWAYS AN ESKIMO- RIP Mr Thompson

[Looner]

RIP Larry, thanks for making a HUGE impact in such a short period of time.

[Beerfish]

Terrible news

[Opus]

Part of life is unfortunately that it comes to an end. Condolences to the family, but I honestly don't get the tribute and all that. Honestly we also lost long time Esk Bill Manchuk this week as well.

Honestly, if our board of directors didn't run this club into the ground over the last 10 years prior, its unlikely we know who Larry was at all.

Godspeed Larry, and thank you for being the guy to bring in the people to get this team back on track.

[ben_the_eskimo]

Part of life is unfortunately that it comes to an end. Condolences to the family, but I honestly don't get the tribute and all that. Honestly we also lost long time Esk Bill Manchuk this week as well.

Honestly, if our board of directors didn't run this club into the ground over the last 10 years prior, its unlikely we know who Larry was at all.

Godspeed Larry, and thank you for being the guy to bring in the people to get this team back on track.

I’m a little bit confused as to what’s not to get…

I mean, the many literally saved the franchise we all love from the brink of bankruptcy, and then proceeded to spend the last year of his life pouring resources, time and money into restoring it back to its former glory.

Hearing all the stories this week about the lengths he would go to make each and every person within the organization feel like a valued member of the club was heartwarming. I don’t think his impact on this franchise can be understated and to not do some kind of in game tribute to him would have been shocking.