Larry's Race

Our family is honored that Racing for ALS has chosen to dedicate the Willow Springs race in memory of Larry Love; a devoted husband to Lauren and father to Kelly and Kyle. Larry passed away in January 2019 at the age of 53 after battling ALS for several years. 

Larry began his law enforcement career as a military policeman in the United States Air Force. He went on to work for 27 years as a Police Officer and Corporal with the West Covina Police Department. Larry was involved in nearly every section of the department beginning in Patrol, both as an Officer and Field Training Officer.  

He spent extensive time in the Detective Bureau, both in the Investigative Unit and the Special Enforcement Team.  Larry also served as a Robbery-Homicide Detective, a Special Enforcement Team Corporal, and was on the SWAT team for many years.  He was a mentor to many, and worked as a Rangemaster and Force Options instructor. 

Larry loved the outdoors and enjoyed taking hunting and camping trips and sharing his childhood passion for boating at Lake Mohave with his family and friends.  He loved sports and especially supporting his children at their various sporting events.  

In addition, Larry always cheered on his favorite professional teams, the Angels, Ducks, Lakers and Rams.  

Larry handled the diagnosis of this awful disease with strength and courage. He was determined to fight to maintain his strength for as long as possible but as he got weaker, he would say that the disease is doing what it is supposed to do.  

This needs to change!

A person with ALS should not have to accept that their body is failing them without any promising treatment options or a cure. Racing for ALS is a great platform to help bring awareness and funding for the fight against ALS.  Our hope is that no other family has to lose a loved one to this awful disease. ALS is a losing battle that needs to be changed. 

We thank you for your participation and donations. 

Together we will race towards a cure and battle ALS head on!