MUCM Larry Brown, USN (Ret.)

I heard of the death of Larry Brown, the assistant bandleader when I was stationed at the Newport band in the '70s.

Having grown up and served in the old-school, "cumshaw" Navy, Larry could get his fingers on things that eluded normal supply channels. Legendary was the battleship-sized desk in his office, the spoils of some nefarious deal he cooked up. It was the most majestic and imposing desk on the entire base, coveted by all senior and flag officers at NETC Newport.

After Larry's retirement, his desk remained onboard, a special perk for the MUs who followed him as Assistant Bandleader, Navy Band Newport.

Larry is gone, but, for all I know, his desk is still on active duty.

Funeral details for MUCM Larry Brown, USN (Ret.) will be posted at the Navy Musicians Association website when they become available.