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Indian Larry, born Lawrence DeSmedt in Cornwall-on-Hudson, would have been 70 years old on April Indian Larry died on Aug.

30, , from injuries he sustained while performing a stunt on his motorcycle, one he had done numerous times. He was 55 years old.

His childhood friend, Ted Doering, museum director at Motorcyclepedia on Lake Street in Newburgh, felt it fitting to celebrate his friend’s milestone birthday.

The “Remembering Indian Larry” event was held on April 28, at Motorcyclepedia right in front of the Indian Larry display, located on the first floor of the museum.

It was a day to reflect, remember but still celebrate the life and contributions that Indian Larry made to the motorcycle industry.

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When he was young, Larry was a Boy Scout and scoutmaster. Gerald Doering, Ted’s father, had raced Indian motorcycles which had an influence on Larry. Larry’s first build was when he took his little sister Tina's tricycle and equipped it with