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Moparts members show their respect. #11832
05/17/04 03:14 PM 05/17/04 03:14 PM
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The was a great showing of Moparts members paying their respect at Gary's funeral today. The amount of Police officers was incredible. The church was over capacity.
Made me proud to be a member and see all the support for Gary's family and friends.
Re: Moparts members show their respect. [Re: Spike] #11833
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That's awesome! I wish I were closer, I would've been honored to part of that.

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Re: Moparts members show their respect. [Re: Spike] #11835
05/17/04 03:30 PM 05/17/04 03:30 PM
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It was truely moving. I saw police cars from every town in lower Michigan, all the way to Traverse City. That's over 250 miles away. I will always remember this, as I will Gary.

Re: Moparts members show their respect. #11836
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That is too cool to explain. I'm sure Gary appreciates it all. I wish I could have been there.

Re: Moparts members show their respect. [Re: Spike] #11837
05/17/04 03:32 PM 05/17/04 03:32 PM
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thank you for sharing the moment with us that couldn't be there.

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Re: Moparts members show their respect. [Re: Spike] #11838
05/17/04 03:33 PM 05/17/04 03:33 PM

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That's a great turnout, I wish I could of been there. What a great bunch of guys you are. I alwats thought we had a great bunch of guys here, but now I am convinced this is the finest e-community anywhere. God Bless you all.
Re: Moparts members show their respect. [Re: todd440] #11839
05/17/04 03:35 PM 05/17/04 03:35 PM

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Unreal, all you guys that attended should feel proud at the send off you gave Gary.

I like everyone else wish I could have been there to say thanks to Gary for all the help on the board.

Re: Moparts members show their respect. [Re: Spike] #11840
05/17/04 03:40 PM 05/17/04 03:40 PM
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Did gary's challenger make the lead position?

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Re: Moparts members show their respect. #11841
05/17/04 03:40 PM 05/17/04 03:40 PM
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Wow.. what a sight.. I think just the sight of that says more then words could..

Re: Moparts members show their respect. #11842
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Thats great thanks for sharing

Wish I could have showed my respect in person

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Re: Moparts members show their respect. [Re: megajoltman] #11843
05/17/04 03:46 PM 05/17/04 03:46 PM
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Wow,I'm speechless.I wish I could have been there.

Re: Moparts members show their respect. [Re: 70Coronet500Vert] #11844
05/17/04 03:47 PM 05/17/04 03:47 PM
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There was a few police bikes and cars in front, then the challenger, then hundreds of police and fire vehicles. The mopars were at the rear.

Re: Moparts members show their respect. [Re: 70Coronet500Vert] #11845
05/17/04 03:48 PM 05/17/04 03:48 PM
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Did gary's challenger make the lead position?



His Challenger was in front of the police procession. After the 21 gun salute, the Challenger was fired up and man did that bring the house down. Everyone got a little tear eyed after that.

Re: Moparts members show their respect. [Re: todd440] #11846
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Thanks for the details Todd. I bet it was a sight to see. I'm sure very hard for everyone.

Re: Moparts members show their respect. [Re: 74RR] #11847
05/17/04 03:52 PM 05/17/04 03:52 PM
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Thanks for the pics! Sure looks like lots of mopars there... wish I would have been in one of them.

My 69 rr went to a deputy sheriff in Detroit, anyone happen to see a lime green 69 RR with a 6 pack hood?

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Re: Moparts members show their respect. [Re: Dartman928] #11848
05/17/04 03:53 PM 05/17/04 03:53 PM
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Wow, when its my time to go I cant think of a better send off.

Re: Moparts members show their respect. [Re: Spike] #11849
05/17/04 03:54 PM 05/17/04 03:54 PM
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Hats off to all those that were there.!!

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Re: Moparts members show their respect. [Re: Spike] #11850
05/17/04 03:54 PM 05/17/04 03:54 PM
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After the 21 gun salute, the Challenger was fired up and man did that bring the house down. Everyone got a little tear eyed after that.



As did I while reading this. Thanks guys...

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See you on the street...
Re: Moparts members show their respect. [Re: megajoltman] #11851
05/17/04 04:03 PM 05/17/04 04:03 PM

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Thanks for posting the pictures, wish I could have been there but I wasn't sure my old car could do the 1300 mile round trip pulling 3.91 gears (3500 at 70 mph). I think I will regret not making the trip, the cars still setting outside packed and ready to go with Garys badge number on both rear windows

RIP Un

Re: Moparts members show their respect. [Re: Black_Sheep] #11852
05/17/04 04:08 PM 05/17/04 04:08 PM
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Wow, I bet that made the family feel real good, no doubt about the moparts community, it is the best, and closest knit on the web. Im still in shock, and just so saddend over this. Kudo's to you guys/Gal that made the trip im sure that will be forever etched in the minds of Gary's family.

Re: Moparts members show their respect. [Re: Tommy The Chryco] #11853
05/17/04 04:09 PM 05/17/04 04:09 PM

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I'm baffled over the warmth of the members on this board in times like this, God Bless all of you.

Re: Moparts members show their respect. [Re: 67Mopar] #11854
05/17/04 04:17 PM 05/17/04 04:17 PM

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Outstanding!!! What a great showing from our fellow Mopar owners!!
I cant say enough of what a great way to show how much you guys care!

Re: Moparts members show their respect. #11855
05/17/04 04:18 PM 05/17/04 04:18 PM
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Thanks for posting the pics.Great tribute to Gary, you guys showed a lot a class. Thank You!

Re: Moparts members show their respect. [Re: Spike] #11856
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Did gary's challenger make the lead position?



His Challenger was in front of the police procession. After the 21 gun salute, the Challenger was fired up and man did that bring the house down. Everyone got a little tear eyed after that.



That was the chanllenger to saying good bye

Re: Moparts members show their respect. [Re: Black_Sheep] #11857
05/17/04 04:33 PM 05/17/04 04:33 PM
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After the 21 gun salute, the Challenger was fired up and man did that bring the house down. Everyone got a little tear eyed after that.



As did I while reading this. Thanks guys...



Me too...I really wish i could have been there

What a fantastic tribute and send off for our friend...I`m sure he`s watching us with a huge smile

We`ll miss ya buddy.

Rick

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Re: Moparts members show their respect. [Re: Black_Sheep] #11858
05/17/04 05:14 PM 05/17/04 05:14 PM
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After the 21 gun salute, the Challenger was fired up and man did that bring the house down. Everyone got a little tear eyed after that.



As did I while reading this. Thanks guys...


Me to. Thank-you.

Re: Moparts members show their respect. #11859
05/17/04 05:15 PM 05/17/04 05:15 PM
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It was cool for you to give last respects in a manner which Un would appreciate.
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Re: Moparts members show their respect. [Re: Spike] #11860
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What a sight. Thanks for sharing guys.

Jim

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Re: Moparts members show their respect. [Re: Tom_440] #11861
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Quote:

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After the 21 gun salute, the Challenger was fired up and man did that bring the house down. Everyone got a little tear eyed after that.



As did I while reading this. Thanks guys...


Me to. Thank-you.



you guys are not alone...

All I have to say... [Re: Blown71X] #11862
05/17/04 07:15 PM 05/17/04 07:15 PM

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Is that Gary better be posting times better than 10's by the time I get up there... He has a head start.

Once again, I am honored to be among you all.

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Thanks for sharing guys and girls with those of us that couldn't make it...

Re: Moparts members show their respect. #11864
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Steff said it all. like said many times already, thanks fellas for sharing this w/ us. CHIP

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Re: Moparts members show their respect. [Re: an8sec70cuda] #11865
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Steff said it all. like said many times already, thanks fellas for sharing this w/ us. CHIP



Ditto. I thought about this quite often at work today, even though I was very busy. It made it hard to concentrate.

Big Bear at the nats this year just won't be the same.

Re: Moparts members show their respect. [Re: Prostock] #11866
05/17/04 09:32 PM 05/17/04 09:32 PM
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Today was probably one of the hardest things I have ever done. I lost it so many times during the service. It's just so damn unfair. I don't understand it and I am angry and sad and baffled all at the same time. When Gary's wife came and laid her head on the casket....it just hurt so bad. I feel so badly for her. And then when they loaded Gary into the hearse I was only about 5 feet away and I totally lost it again. I have never cried so much at a funeral in my whole life.

I apologize for not talking to anyone, particulalrly Onebad and Tony who were literally parked right next to me. Sorry guys I couldn't deal with it. Thanks for being there.

I can't type anymore. It hurts too bad.
Re: Moparts members show their respect. [Re: Wile1coyote] #11867
05/17/04 09:34 PM 05/17/04 09:34 PM
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I understand. I have been home for 2 hours and have read these threads some pms and stared at the screen thinking.

lost it so many times, mine is still lost.
Re: Moparts members show their respect. [Re: Prostock] #11868
05/17/04 09:35 PM 05/17/04 09:35 PM
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MAN!! I was hoping the tears would stop by the time I got back home, but this thread and the words spoken by Rich, Dale, Steve and Tony have just brought it all flooding back.
The ceremony was something else,the representation by the moparts community was outstanding and we hope we represented those who couldn't attend,well.I am honoured and hopefully a better person for knowing Gary,and proud to be part of this Moparts community. The love and respect shown by all is truly great and it was rightly directed to a great man,husband,Police Officer and Friend.
R.I.P. Gary

Re: Moparts members show their respect. [Re: Spike] #11869
05/17/04 11:17 PM 05/17/04 11:17 PM
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Moparts is one tight crowd. What an awesome send-off. Way-to-go guys!

John Kufrin

Re: Moparts members show their respect. [Re: Meangreen68] #11870
05/17/04 11:40 PM 05/17/04 11:40 PM
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Thanks for sharing. There were several times today that I would stop and look at the clock and think about the funeral. Moparts is definitely one tight bunch of good people and I'm glad to be a member.

Re: Moparts members show their respect. [Re: mopartony] #11871
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Simply awesome! Thanks for sharing everyone!

Re: Moparts members show their respect. [Re: mopartony] #11872
05/18/04 12:23 PM 05/18/04 12:23 PM
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I met Gary last year at the Big Bear cruise at the Nats.We talked for tor about twenty minuetes about cars.We just talked not too long
ago about meeting at Big Bear again this year.
I feel like I have known him forever.He will
be deeply missed.God bless him and his family.

Re: Moparts members show their respect. [Re: ORANGE TWIST71] #11873
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I am very proud of you all and very proud to be a part of this board. Thank you all for representing us. Hearts go out from Northern Idaho to those of my brothers and sisters here that are hurting.

Lindy

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Re: Moparts members show their respect. [Re: 70Coronet500Vert] #11874
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Did gary's challenger make the lead position?



i picked up a paper in the airport that had the pic of gary's flag draped caskest in the foreground and sea of men in blue saluting in the background while the pipes played amazing grace . the article estimated the funeral procession was 5 MILES LONG , every main intersection on the route was blocked .

it was truly a sight to see .

i'm sorry i didn't get to meet up with all the moparts guys yesterday .

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Re: Moparts members show their respect. [Re: mopargord] #11875
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"MAN!! I was hoping the tears would stop......, but this thread and the words spoken by Rich, Dale, Steve and Tony have just brought it all flooding back."

I'll second this one... I know this had alot to do with it too. for me anyways..."When Gary's wife came and laid her head on the casket....it just hurt so bad. I feel so badly for her. "


When a new member signs on, do ya think they really know what they are in for? This has got to be the BIGGEST and BEST internet "extended family". I am sooo proud to be part of it and soo honored to have met the people that I have. AND I can't wait to meet more.. Rest well Gary.. See ya again.

FWI, I bet while he is looking on us with that smile, he also has tears in his eyes as he now knows how many people he has touched in one way or another..

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Re: Moparts members show their respect. [Re: KatFysh] #11876
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sorry , i ee that news story was already posted

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Re: Moparts members show their respect. [Re: Spike] #11877
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Looks awesome I'm so glad that such a representation of mopars was there. If I were closer I'd have been there, but unfortunatly I'm not. thanks to all who attended and who shared their pictures.

God bless Gary's wife, family and friends. He will be missed.

Re: Moparts members show their respect. [Re: Spike] #11878
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what an incredible site. i'm sure he was very touched looking down & seeing that. i know i would be.

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