My three sons who I have not seen in 10 years; Addison, Ben & Kevin. I gave them life, named each of them and they were sealed to BOTH their parents. Ten years ago I watched my three babies and wife be taken from me by a business associate who I thought was my friend. Lies and conspiracy were promoted in order to completely erase me from my children's world.
I have struggled to keep on the right road so that one day, when my sons are of age, they will meet me and know the truth as it has happened. I fight the hate and anger. I try to think of the end result, of the day I meet my sons and can attempt to be a father to them, but it is hard, they will be adults likely and have been brainwashed. Some know those who keep my children from me, and you have been told Lord only knows what... But next time you see my sons, look at them and remind their "fake" daddy, that he is not their father and never will be. They may have illegally changed my children's last name, but no one can change biology or the fact that I am their one and only true father. I will not go away nor will those who care for what is right. I love my sons and one day they will know all!
"MY DAD - ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS"
Larry H. Monahan
August 25, 1933 - December 13, 2008
Larry Monahan was born in Seattle, WA, the son of Terrence Monahan, of Port Townsend, WA. Larry was the nephew of life-long Port Townsend resident, Maxwell Loomis. Larry completed his education in Spokane, WA graduating from Gonzaga Preparatory School. Upon his graduation, Larry joined the U.S. Navy, following in his father's footsteps. Larry served on a submarine tender during the Korean War. After his enlistment in the Navy, Larry returned to civilian life and married Jolene Lenard. They were married 30 years and had five children. Larry and Jolene owned and operated The Country Cousin Restaurant, in Kent, WA. until the late 1960's, then Larry moved his family back to his home-town of Port Townsend. Larry and Jolene purchased a marine and boat business and operated Monahan's Marine Center until it was sold in 1980. Larry's children all graduated from Port Townsend High School. Larry spent the remainder of his life as a writer. He owned a small newspaper in Arizona in the 1990's and later returned to Port Townsend where he enjoyed writing and spending quiet times with family and friends. Larry's life came to an end on December 13th, after a long and couragious battle with cancer. Larry is survived by his five children, Patti Minish, of Port Townsend, Mike Monahan of North Carolina, Kathy Nishino of Edmonds, WA, Shawn Monahan of Idaho, and Tim Monahan of Colorado. Larry has 14 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Larry was a proud man and good father, and he will be missed by all of his children. Special thanks from the family to our sister Patti; she cared and attended to Dad's needs in his last years and all those with Hospice who were there at the end.