Spartan “I Am LM2” has been listed as MIA.

My dear friends and companions, I am saddened to hear of the passing of our Halo buddy in arms “I Am LM2”. In real life his name is Larry McGowan.

Firstly, if they are able to read this, I want to extend my condolences to his family. I know, from the years of comments and background chatter over the Ethernet, Larry loved and was loved by his family. They sure sounded like great people to know. I feel they must be hurting badly right now. I wish for them the continuity of good memories of Larry to console them throughout their lives.

My first Over Age 50 Halo game with LM2 was 25 July 2006. He wasn’t quite old enough but close enough that we were happy for him to fill out our meager ranks. I’ve played with him hundreds of times and for hundreds of hours since then. Every Halo game with him was filled with fun and good back slapping comraderie. His voice was easy to pick out from the crowd and it was always full of good spirit, bombastic excitement and friendliness. Many was the time in a game, I’d be hunting for LM2 and I’d tell my team, “LM2 is hiding near me”. All too often proximity chat would chirp with “No I’m not!” We’d laugh hilariously and game on. I tear up thinking about those moments in time and wish to go back just to experience them again. Such riotously fun times. I even futilely searched my Xbox today for a game film just to watch him play as if to bring him back, if only for a few moments.

I ache to hear his voice again.

As we Halo fans know, Spartans never die, they’re just missing in action. Maybe someday I will get to hear him again.

Update:[quote="Justin McGowan"]This is Justin, LM2's son. My father died of a heart attack on Friday, October 11th at the age of 56. He was on his way to work and his heart failed. If any of you want more information, feel free to send me a friend request on facebook: Justin McGowan[/quote]