Los Angeles' 'cheerleader,' Tom LaBonge, 67 : Larchmont Chronicle
LARCHMONT LEADER Joane Heggenberger Pickett and other fans celebrate the Boulevard with Councilman LaBonge in 2006. Photo by Wiley Pickett Former City Councilman Tom LaBonge brought his love of Los Angeles and enthusiasm everywhere he went, from his regular hikes in Griffith Park, to dining at Pink’s Hot Dog stand and to city streets, where he would help city crews pick up trash. He lit up the Larchmont Chronicle offices when he walked in with a boisterous hello, and, during the holidays, he brought loaves of pumpkin bread and yearly calendars featuring photos of Los Angeles landmark vista...
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