This is really amazing, what a special tribute. It goes to show how much Larry meant to so many people. I first 'heard' about Larry over 10 years ago, when Danny and I became friends in and after high school. Danny and I had a lot in common-we were born on the exact same day, our dads were doctors and collegues in the same hospital, both our moms are Lindas, and we both idolized our older brothers. This last fact was something everyone knew about Danny, it was so evident in the way he talked about Larry. Then, when Danny and I were both living in the city during our medical/dental school years at NYU, I got a chance to experience Larry for myself- going out to bars with the Polatsch brothers. What a trip! He was so much fun, crazy, hilarious, and sweet also. I must have set him up on dates with different friends 4 or 5 times. Then, starting last May, I had a chance to spend time with Larry on a different level: he became my patient. Larry was really excited about working on his already magnetic smile. If I could tell you how he lit up the office when he came in for appointments, everyone loved him. His spirit was so positive, and always will be...I feel so lucky that I had a chance to know him. He is a once in a lifetime kind of person. You only get one Larry Polatsch. I think about him all the time, wishing he were still here. My love and prayers to Bud, Linda, Danny and Betsy, and to everyone else who knew and loved LP.