The End Of An Era

On February 18, 2014, Launch Pad's lead singer and co-founder and co-visionary, Lori Carhart (aka LoRaeMe) passed away from a stroke she had suffered days earlier. The remaining members of Launch Pad, including Paul, her husband of ten and half years, have been hit very hard by her loss. Her eulogy is also posted on this blog.

What is certain: There will be a time of mourning and there will be a time of regeneration.

Whether Launch Pad survives without Lori is a matter for discussion. Is it still Launch Pad without her heart, her vision and her voice? We're not sure.

Or perhaps something else will rise from the ashes. Whatever happens next, it will never be the same without Lori. She was the heart of Launch Pad and she will never be forgotten.

One way or the other, her music will survive either via Launch Pad or a another project. And her voice will continue to sing out on the two CDs (Plug Into Some Power and Uncontrolled) that were produced and are still available at Amazon.com.

Thanks to her hard work while she was with us, Lori's daughter will never forget the sound of her mommy's voice.

Paul M. Carhart
Lori's husband and co-founder of Launch Pad