Aloha Ann, Rick and All of Gary's Loved Ones, My heart goes out to all of you as it feels deeply, and aches in resonance with, the pain of our collective, and premature loss, of a truly special person. As one of Jerry's very best friends my memories of Gary, Jerry, Bruce, Randy and a bit later on John and Henry go way, way back. Gary's irrepressible and generous Spirit, those bright blue and sometimes wild eyes, that smile that always brightened the room (and sometimes portended mischief on the horizon), and that laugh that was both incessant and infectious ... well, simply put, you always knew when Gary showed up there would nary be a dull moment and the boys were going to be "up to something" especially in the Summer around our pool or back in the woods. I'll always remember watching "Boo King" in Little League down at Cedar Grove Ball Field
and later on, in "the Big Leagues," at Miles Park, and you just knew he'd hit a homer ... and he did hit more than his share! Gary always spoke so fondly of his memories of the precious time he and Rick spent in Hawaii ... I've felt his presence so strongly during my last two swims out here in the Pacific that I have to think that Gary has been back for one last visit before returning to the Heart of G-d. I'll truly miss you Brother!!! May You Rest Eternally in Peace: E Ho'omaha Me Ka Maluhia!
