To me, Lars has been AWESOME as a colleague, as an ex-colleague and --most of everything-- as a friend. On the job, his dedication was inspirational, to say the least. Hanging out with him at conferences and events was always so much fun. And he was always up for helping a friend, even at the personal level. I will never forget him, and I will deeply miss him. My most heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathy to the family