Going from 30 degree F to 84 degrees F was a nice change. The beautiful green countryside, the homemade Guatemalan food the rich culture was a welcomed change.
It was also interesting to see how many motorcycles there are on the streets, with motorcycles coming down both sides of your car and people transporting construction materials, families of 4 and 5 including new born babies. People do this because they don’t have any other option. I also saw very young children riding motorcycles, my guess is that they were about 10 or 11 and often they had brothers or sisters with them. These were not small motorcycles but full size machines. I saw people on bicycles with babies in the baskets, eggs in the baskets and all manner of things to sell. I passed a shop where the barber was cutting hair and not ten feet from him a lady was sewing clothing. I entered a market that was blocks and blocks of stores with all manner of things to sell, we went into the inner area of those shops and you could get lost if you did not have someone with you.
There are palm trees with coconuts and all types of fruit everywhere. We had an almond tree and a cashew tree right near my family’s home. There were flowers everywhere and at night you could hear loud music from several different bars or places to eat. One night I went to the closet one and fed the large stereo machine with coins to play music that I like so I could support the music being played.
The cost of living in a small village like the one we stayed in is about $650 dollars per month and more in a larger city. The current wage is around 60-$100 per month for a normal job and about $200-$250 for the best job that can be had. To meet the cost of living you have to have multiple people in the home working and often they work 6 or 7 days a week.
When the power goes out which is often you also lose water since the pumps don’t work. It gets dark early and people just go to bed early or make a fire or light candles. The experience was very interesting and quite an adventure. I also got to drive while in Guatemala and that was also quite the lesson in aggressive driving.
Quartet in Salt Lake City
This was done a few years ago. It’s quite fun singing in a small group. Daniel Tuutau has a Doctorate Degree in Music and is incredible. The two women are also wonderful vocalists. When you hang around good vocalists they rub off on you. Recently I was also in a nondenominational choir which was loads of fun and a Christmas Choir as well. This is another hobby that I do in my free time when I am not selling commercial alarm systems.
Karate Community service
For the past 20 years Larry has taught free self defense classes to women, girls and boys in the neighborhood that could not afford to pay. Most of the time Larry taught these classes on SAT mornings and until recently he had ongoing students although most youth don’t want to wake up early on SAT so Larry has not been teaching near as much. Larry got his brown belt years ago and he has taken other styles. Now it is just a hobby. There are a few more videos of Larry’s classes on youtube. These videos were done for a few students that missed classes and needed to catch up. Larry does not teach professionally nor does he claim to be an expert. After students reach a level where they have an interest Larry encourages them to take classes at a dojo and pursue their learning with professional instructors. This class is not meant to be an open class but an example of Larry’s teaching.
A song by Larry for a friends funeral
I love to sing, I know I don’t have the best voice and I have not been trained but it is a hobby and it helps with stress.
Inner City youth in Salt Lake
We work with inner city youth twice a week. Last week we got ice cream and took them to the park to discuss insurance specifically rental, homeowners, life, car insurance and the different types of each.
These youth all come from low income homes and most of their parents work two jobs. We had 9 at the park but sometimes we have up to 16. Our goal is to teach life skills and help them prepare to go out on their own. This next year we plan on taking them to concerts and museums. We try to do a fun activity and include some life skills training as well.
Update: Three weeks ago we took them to the fire station and last week to the 911 dispatch center to learn about career opportunities. One wants to be a fireman, one wants to be a policeman, one wants to be a veterinarian and the rest are undecided.
My wife and I currently teach English classes once a week at a local church.
Larry Love
Larry is a Peak Alarm Systems Consultant
More than just a salesman
Larry Love has been in the Alarm Industry for over 28 years dealing with residential and commercial alarm systems.
Larry holds certifications from various alarm systems such as Bosch, DMP, AXIS Cameras and others. Larry keeps up with the latest technology and just recently retook the exam for AXIS cameras.
Larry is a Master Fire Alarm Tech with the State of Utah Fire Marshall. Larry is also a NICET II Certified Tech #107204 in Fire Alarm.
Larry strives to give back to the community being involved in the Boy Scout program as well as being a volunteer Police Chaplain with Unified Police of Greater Salt Lake, The Salt Lake City Police Department and VECC emergency call center as an on call Chaplain. Larry also teaches periodic CERT classes for Salt Lake Emergency Management in English and Spanish. Larry and his wife also teach English classes once week at a local church.
Larry appreciates music and enjoys singing and playing clarinet and piano. Besides music Larry enjoys hiking and being with the family. Larry currently has 5 grandchildren and 5 children.
Work History
Larry Love started out in the Security Industry as an armed security guard for Davis Security in 1982 and was promoted to a patrol supervisor over 100 guards. Larry also joined the Army Utah National Guard as a Military Policeman in 1982-1989 and completed basic training and advanced training in Alabama. Larry served a religious mission in Guatemala 1983-84 where he learned to Speak Spanish. Larry worked at OC Tanner for 10 years and In 1996 Larry began work with FSS Fire and Security Specialists where he worked till 1998 after which he was offered a position with American Security & Fire, Inc. where he was a Sales Manager and a VP for 16 years. Larry began working at Peak Alarm in Sales in 2014 through May 10, 2024. Larry then took a position with JCI Johnson Controls where he currently works. Larry also sat on the DOPL Alarm board from 2004 to 2011 as well as the Utah Construction Committee. Larry was appointed to the Alarm board by the acting Governor. Larry has also served as a county and state delegate. Currently Larry is a volunteer non denominational Chaplain for Unified Police Department and SLCPD and VECC..
Larry also belongs to the Interfaithroundtable which is a group made up of many religions to help bring unity through regular interaction with each other.
Larry knows about alarm systems, fire alarm and can assist you with your project no matter the size.
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You may call Larry directly at (801) 898 6003 or the main office number is (801) 262 9406 option 1 for service
You may call Larry's cell phone (801 898 6003 or email at larry.love@jci.com