Monday, April 3, 2017
Many years have passed since this tragic event, but I'm just learning now of the untimely passing of Gary. I am shocked and tremendously saddened by this unexpected news. But it's ok that I wasn't advised -- I really think he'd prefer that old friends and acquaintances such as myself were not alerted. Even as a child Gary was tremendously stoic. Gary was a trusted acquaintance of mine ever sine he and I shared a desk as children in the 2nd grade at Marquez Elementary School in Pacific Palisades, CA.
It was amazing to see the words written here by his wonderful friend Robin. I got to meet Robin and many other kind and gentle people in that Sunset Mesa house with the memorable pool table. It was a mecca for Gary and his brother Greg, both sporting incredible long blonde hair at that time -- it was part the dress code for the early 70's.
I don't have many pictures of Gary, but I do have one where he is sporting that magnificent lion-like mane that Robin wrote of. If I can figure out how to share it, I'll post it. Here he is, circa 1973, with his friends Samantha M and Vanessa J after a graduation ceremony at Palisades High. Gary grew as tall and handsome as any Hollywood leading man.
I knew Gary was a skilled garage mechanic. He never boasted, but he was always proud of his vehicles which he upgraded and maintained himself. It was wonderful news when I learned that he had become a licensed FAA airplane mechanic. I knew he had finally found a calling that he'd love and one that would appreciate back him just as much.
God speed, Gary. The world loved and appreciated you more than you knew.
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