Gary was a wonderful man. He had a charisma about him that if you knew him, you loved him. If you didn't know him you, wanted to. Most of the time he was a pain in the butt and let’s not forget his dirty mind; but with all of that, he could still somehow seem to get a laugh or two out of just about everyone. He loved his family & friends with his whole heart and made no apologizes for loving us all. He enjoyed life and all it had to offer. Whether he was hunting or fishing with family & friends; taking a ride to relax; going on a bike run with his crew; or just hanging with friends/family, Gary found great joy in what he was doing.

He taught me many things throughout my years with him as my dad. Some really great things like how to always laugh even when your mad or how to forgive the mistakes of a loved one and love them anyway for who they are. Some are bad things like pulling a finger to fart on queue or anyone of many bad jokes that could shock the shocks off most everyone. The greatest gift he has left behind is all the love he shared with us all.

May his memories live on forever and his love keep its place in all our hearts. As we join together our love for him, I pray we all find peace in what he has left in each one of us as we set him free to soar high above us all.

I love you dad. Thank you for all that you have given me. I will keep you with me always. Love Me