Jack, thanks for the touching and personal story of how you and Gary met and became friends.
i never met him in person, but its always been obvious how he enjoyed people, and being the kind of person that wanted to make a difference in peoples lives.

all the stories about how he has touched so many does make a lump in my throat and a sick feeling in my gut, knowing that he is now gone.

after reading all these stories its even more apparent how much of a loss his passing has created.

i had the opportunity to talk with him on the phone a couple of times, and could tell he would have been a really fun guy to be around.
its sad to know that i'll never get to meet him and shake his hand.

heres to you Gary......you made a difference in peoples lives.