Hello friends and family! Happy New Year. New dates have been added for April and May to the Meal Train. Thank you for considering participating and supporting Amelia, Clive, Charlie and Claire.

https://mealtrain.com/w4o660

Update: The Don Gay Scholarship Fund

We wanted to share something really special that’s been created in Don’s honor.

Arlington United Baseball — the community where Don, Clive and Charlie spent so many wonderful years — has established The Don Gay Scholarship Fund. This fund reflects Don’s love for the game, his constant support for every player, and his belief that baseball should be accessible to everyone.

Don was such a positive presence — always encouraging the boys, cheering from the stands, and giving his time and energy to the team. He cared deeply about helping others, and this fund is a beautiful way to continue that spirit.

The goal is to raise $20,000 this year, which will provide scholarships for five families who need help covering their baseball fees. So far, over $8,000 has been raised — an amazing start, but they still have a ways to go.

If you’d like to honor Don’s memory by supporting something he cared so much about, you can make a tax-deductible donation:

Online: https://app.autobooks.co/pay/…

By Check:
Arlington United Baseball
PO Box 5302
Arlington, VA 22205

We’re so grateful for all the love, messages, and kindness we’ve received. Your support means the world to our family — and knowing that Don’s spirit will continue to help kids play the game he loved is such a comfort.

Thank you all for helping keep his memory alive in this wonderful community!

We have added a link to a Meal Train set up for the family. Thank you for considering helping the Gay Family with a meal!

https://mealtrain.com/w4o660

Dear Friends and Family,

As we reflect on these past two months since Don's sudden passing, our hearts are overwhelmed with gratitude for the love and support we've received from all of you. Your kindness, generosity, messages, visits, meals, hugs, and constant presence have lifted us in ways we can never fully express. Thank you for walking beside us during this incredibly difficult time. In these two months, we’ve faced some emotional "firsts" without Don by our side—our annual beach vacations to Fenwick Island, DE and the OBX, the kids' first day of school, Charlie started at Gonzaga as a freshman alongside Clive as a junior, Amelia's birthday, and Clive’s 16th birthday. Each of these moments was heavy, but they were also filled with love, memory, and strength—thanks in large part to all of you.

We also have some joyful news to share. On Clive’s 16th birthday—just one day after the two-month mark of Don’s passing—we welcomed a new little member to our family: Dusty Waffles Gay, a sweet poochon puppy. Dusty, named to honor Don as he always used “Dusty Salman” as his poker name….the name of his first pet and the street he grew up on. Being one of 13 kids meant there was no room for an animal in the Gay home, but just briefly Don’s older brother brought a dog home as their pet, needless to say Dusty didn’t last long. Waffles because Don was the only one who could make Claire waffles her way!! Dusty has brought a spark of joy and laughter into our home, and we like to think Don had a hand and some eye rolling in sending him to us just when we needed him most.

Thank you, truly, for surrounding our family with so much love. We feel it every single day.

With love and gratitude,
Amelia, Clive, Charlie and Claire Gay

Good Morning!

We wanted to provide clarification about the events in the next two days.

Tonight, 7:30 PM at Ireland's Four Courts:
INFORMAL gathering. All are welcome including children. Please open your own tab for food and beverage. Family members will be joining after the Wake.

Tomorrow's Funeral Mass, 10:30 AM at Holy Trinity Catholic Church:
All are welcome including children, hosted with love by family. RSVPs have been collected for planning purposes only.

Tomorrow's Celebration of Life, directly following Funeral, Washington Golf & Country Club:
All are welcome including children, hosted with love by family. RSVPs have been collected for planning purposes only.

Tomorrow's Continued Celebration of Life, 4 PM at The Renegade VA:
INFORMAL gathering. All are welcome including children. Please open your own tab for food and beverage.

See details for each event on the Events page of the memorial site. Thank you for supporting the families through the next two days.

We wanted to provide an update on transportation and parking for the Funeral Mass and Celebration of Life of Tuesday, July 15th. We are expecting up to 500 guests for the Funeral Mass so we encourage our friends and family to plan accordingly. Doors to the church will open at 10 AM and the Funeral Mass will begin promptly at 10:30 AM.

Funeral Mass Transportation & Parking:
Parking in Georgetown, where Holy Trinity Church is located, is challenging. There is street parking but it may take some time to find a spot. There are no public garages. Georgetown Visitation School has offered to lend our guests their parking lot for the funeral. The entrance to the school is at 35th & Volta, or 1524 35th St NW, Washington, DC 20007. You may park in any visitor spot on the campus. From there you will need to walk to the church. Please allow ample time on Tuesday to find a parking spot either on the streets or in the Georgetown Visitation lot. Alternatively, we encourage Lyfts, Ubers and rideshares.

Washington Golf & Country Club Parking:
There will be valet available at the Celebration of Life at Washington Golf & Country Club directly following the Funeral Mass.

We have reserved a block of rooms at the Westin Marriott in Ballston for the nights of Sunday, July 13th, Monday July 14th, and Tuesday July 15th. The rate per room for our block is $199 per night. The Westin is a 5 minute drive from Amelia's house and Washington Golf Country Club. It is also close to the entrance to the highway that takes you into the city where the funeral will be. Please use the link below to book your room:

https://www.marriott.com/even…