We lost a friend and member today

I never met him either (just on Moparts) but am very saddened to hear that he is gone. My prayers go to his family and friends.

Terrible news, prayers are on their way for his family. Just dont know what to say...

This is a great loss. I still can't believe it. Gary was coming over tomorrow to run a small block stroker on my test stand. He was a wonderful person, friend, and officer.
I'm sure he is waiting at the big gates in the sky, thinking of his reaction time for getting through.
You will be missed dearly, Gary.

Did not have to personally meet Gary to know he was a Class Act!! My prayer are with his family.

Dave Dudek called this morning and asked if I had been on Moparts yet today. I had not, and when he told me the sad news, I was stunned. I'm still in shock.

I first met Gary last spring, but I felt like I already knew him from the message boards and the numerous times we had communicated via email and PM. In the two different events where I met him, I found that he was a genuinely nice guy with a great sense of humor. (i'll never forget when he did his "cop trick" - he threw a donut 30 feet in the air and caught it in his mouth, powdered sugar sprayed all over his face) He was interested and concerned with other people, and liked to help. Perhaps that's why he became a Police Officer.
It was also evident from some of his posts here that he was a man of Faith. When death takes such a fine man in the prime of his life, leaving behind a family, it is difficult to understand why God would allow that to happen. He must need him more there than we do here.
He will be missed.

I'm not a deeply religious person but Gary WILL be missed and my condolences go out to his wife and family.. Met him a few times. He turned me on to the painters of his car who then painted mine. Stopped by his house one weekend to meet with some local Moparts members and an out of towner who was in the area and wanted to hook up with some local Moparts members. He recently offered to GIVE me the A/C heater box outta his car because his car was now a "race car". I told him you know thats worth probably $400 or $500. He said "I know. Thats why YOU'LL have to take it out but you can use my tools ".

Great guy!

I have never met Gary in person but felt like I knew him, this is very sad to hear. RIP gary. prayers to you and your family. Ron...

Even though I have only been on this board for six months or so, I had read most if not all of Gary's posts. He seemed like a very interesting, and caring person who was an asset to his community. Being a policeman, is one tough job and it take a special kind of heart to keep it all in the right frame of mind. I am sure he enjoyed being a Moparts mod, he helped people in his town and people all over the world too. That is as much as anyone can be asked of.

The world it seems is a little worse for his departure now, but a person like Gary who touched so many lives so far from is own home, will live on in his friend's memories forever.
Peace to his family,
Stu

Sad news indeed, My condolances to Gary's family and friends.

Wow, sorry to hear that. My prayers will go out to him and his family. The world has truly lost a good person and HUGE mopar fan. He will be sorrly missed

I, like everyone else here, am in total shock. I met Gary last year at the Nat's and was looking foreward to cruising around with him again this year. He was one of the nicest guys that anyone could meet and I, for one, will miss him. God bless his family and they have my deepest sympathy. This is one of those rare times when I am at a loss for words.

Hemi Joel: Your post said it all. THat was perfect.

I just can't believe I am reading this tragic news. I also never had the pleasure to meet him in person but you kind of feel like you know him personaly from his post's. He was always one of my favorites to read, always had a sense of humor and very interesting.

My thoughts and prayers with him and his family

He will be sorely missed

the mopar flag is surely flying at half staff today

...and this is where how small the Internet has made the world really sucks.

This morning I found out I lost a good friend that I never met, and probably never would. Good-bye, Gary. Rest in peace...

My prayers go out to his family. I can't imagine my wife and kids without me. I sure hope his family can work through something so tragic.
Before I heard his name here my wife and I commented about the tragedy after seeing it on the news. Some things are just not fair.

al.

I am in shock reading this still too...

We sure will and do miss you Gary

Oh no I am struck by such a deep sadness and sense of loss that I just don't know what else to say.

-LS

Our prayers and sympathy. This sucks!!! It should not have happened to a good man and his family.

Truely a very sad day. I never met Gary in person but through the years we have exchanged emails and posts here. i feel like I lost a good friend. Prayers go out to his wife and family........Al

This is really awfull news. Made me go silent for about an hour.
I wish his family and friends the very best and support with this tragic loss.

While I am not a regular face here, and never met him, my condolances, thoughts, and prayers go to all his family and friends. It is a terrible loss.

This is just a thought is there anyway this thread can be given to his family? In times like this I think it helps to know how much your loved one was respected and impacted so many lives!

This Is TOUGH. I am in Shock. I left a PM for Gary to invite him to Cleveland for the Police Memorial weekend early this morning we had talked about this earlier this month, I/WE all Lost a Friend and I am speechless, you have no idea how much I looked forward to racing him in Sept. whether you had a chance to have met or not he was and will Always will be a TRUE Gentleman and Friend ....Godspeed Gary

When I heard this morning of this accident, I knew that was Gary's territory , and had such a bad feeling about it.Such a tragic loss.My thoughts and prayers go out to Gary's family.Please visit the Moparty pictures of last year and see Gary , doing what he really enjoyed doing.Being such a gracious host.


RIP Gary

I dont think there is anything I can say that hasnt already been said but in the short time I have known him he will be immensly missed by all. This is terrible news and my thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

That is a total shock. We've all excepted him as a friend and brother here at Moparts. We WILL miss him.

I just don't understand why God takes all the GREAT people from this Earth.......... I just don't!!!!!!

R.I.P Gary" Unlawfl Davis

YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN

Sad news indeed! I only knew Gary from "lurking" on this board. But from all that has been said he was one of the good guys and will be greatly missed by all, including me. Lest we not forget this tragedy occurs during police week. http://www.nleomf.com Too all our brothers and sister that "serve and protect" and especially to Gary and his family, God Bless You!

What a damn shame...You will truely be missed. RIP Gary.

I met Gary at the party last year. Took him for a ride in my Dart. He told me to slow down cause "you got a cop in your car". I'll miss him. Condolences to his family.

A little tribute of my own.

It does seem so unfair that Gary is gone because of his desire to serve his community.

At the same time, he did have the honor of dying with his boots on.

And all this makes me think you justnever knowwhen it will all be cut short, the things you won't get to do and the people you won't get to say goodbye to one last time.

Life is too short, Maybe I WILL go get "HELL YEAH" Tattooed on my knuckles.

very sad news he was a real nice guy from his writing(i didnt have the privelege of knowing him personally) and i enjoyed reading his posts
hell be greatly missed by all of us

i as many have allready said only knew him from here ilove his challenger i was hoping to possibly meet him at the nats this year my prayers and thoughts go out to wife and family and my deepest simpathy (sp?) its hard to type looking through watery eyes

when the fund is set up let me know i cant do much but ill do what i can

This is truly tragic, my thoughts and condolences go out to his family.

I am in total shock ! I met Gary at the 2001 Nats and what nery nice person he was to my son Tim and I. The first thing he did on such a hot day was offer us a cold water to drink and would not let me pay for it. And to serve the comunity like he did......he will be missed so much as I am very sad to hear of this and pray for his family. My deepest regrets. Ron

I don't know what to say. He was a good man, he was a kind man, he was a man who would do anything for anyone if he could help. While I did not meet him personally in my life, we have chatted in the chat room a few times. He was one of the great members here on Moparts. I can only hope that we can find a way to make a tribute to the man which would make him proud.

Rest in Peace
Ryan

I do not post here very often but I have been a member for some time. I have always been a quite person around people I don't know but I have been out to Gary's house for his Moparts party's and talked to him numerous times at the local swap meets and shows. Gary always made me feel at ease and was a very easy person to talk with. I will truely miss seeing him at the local events.

RIP Gary

Think I'm gonna cry

I can't believe this

I just caught the tail end of the news report on the local news.... seeing his picture on TV and the horrible scene was overwhelming, they said the car that struck his cruiser was going at least 100mph and never braked. What a senseless waste of a great person, friend, cop, and Mopar brother...

Again, my condolences to all his friends and family

Gary Davis was one of the nicest people i have ever met.
It was an honor to know him.

I enjoyed being invited and attending his moparts summer parties.His prescence will be greatly missed.

Demonman

Truely sad news.......my condolences go out to his family & loved ones.

Terrible tragedy for a man and his family in the prime of his life.

I just got an e-mail about this early today.
Hard to believe, what a sad turn of events.
I'll miss him and that's just from another person he doesn't know. I can hardly imagine those of you that knew him personally. My condolences.

I'm sitting here trying to think of something to say but can't. The world has a void in it now that can never be filled. Godspeed indeed my friend.

I've been in shock all morning - called Chip at work to let him know( a hard thing to do). We held Gary in the highest regards--a man of integrity. We were fortunate to be able to see him at the "Big Bear" the last 2 years during the Nats- a real pleasure to be around! He was truly an ambassador of "northern" hospitality and will be sorely missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Well how can I with my poor written and spelling express in words the feeling of loosing a good member.
It was only some days ago I read all the info on his momepage concerning his hunt for the 11sec race!
Well I know he must be pleased with the life he lived.
Think about his relatives and try to enjoy every day,, mopars or not!

Best R Olle B

what a terrible shame more than likely the ford driver didnt have his lights on, it never fails the good people are always taken from us but the losers con men and thieves thay always seem to stick around, my prays and thought are with the family

I didn't know Gary but he allways seemed like a real nice guy, the kind you'd want as a friend and neighbor. RIP brother.

This is absolutely terrible. We have all lost a dear friend.

Wow I am so shocked. I did not know Gary in person, but have talked to him a bunch on here. He helped me out a lot w/ specs when building my motor. This is a terrible situation. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

I`m at a complete loss for words...

Gary my friend...you will be sorley missed...rest in peace

My thoughts and prayers to Nicki and family.

Rick

Oh my. Terrible news.

He will be missed...

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Jim

RIP Gary. We have to respect these guys for what they do and as they leave for work realize they may never return home to loved ones & family. The dangers they face, the situations they are involved in is one that many of us would never want to live.
It takes a strong willed and couragous person to accept the duties of a police officer & fireman.

Having been involved in my local Citizens Police academy and been on ride alongs with the officers, you earn a greater respect for these people and at the same time realize, they are just another guy like yourself with the same feelings and hobbies and I think Gary proved that to all of us.
My prayers go out to his family & close friends.
And we all feel the pain of losing a buddy here at Moparts.

I,m shocked and sadden by this. We all have to build a castle in heaven while here on earth. Gary finished his . God bless his family and friends and the rest of you Moparters.

Sad to hear. Prayers and sympathy go out to his family.

Dave

I am overwhelmed by this news. We all have such a great time sharing on this forum. Now comes this very bad news. It saddens me when we lose one of our own. God Bless Gary and his Family!

i to am at a loss for words so i'll just say
god bless you and your family gary
thanks for all you did.

23rd Psalms
The Lord is my Shepherd I shall not want
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures
He leadeth me beside still waters
He restoreth my soul
He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness
For His name sake
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
I will fear no evil
For Thou art with me
Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies
Thou anointest my head with oil
My cup runneth over
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord
Forever

Wow!

I remember when he took over for Brian_WO as a moderator.

He was a great organizer here at Moparts and seemed to be a born leader.

What a shock to hear of his passing.

I am stunned reading this news. As a member, I feel a certain attachment and familiarity with our mods, even without meeting them, ya know? So, this is very very sad news. It was a privilege to have had 'Unlawful' as a mod on this board.

Rest peacefully Gary, and my sincerest condolences to your family. I'll play you my best "Amazing Grace" on the bagpipes when I get home. - Art

Sad...

Take each day and cherish it... for we never know if it might be our last.

Rick

I meet him once and he was a very nice guy as most of you can tell by his posts. I know I will miss seeing his posts. My prayers go out.

My deepest sympathy for his family and friends.

I logged in after I got to work this AM and read every post in this string. What a fine, fine tribute to, in my mind, a man who's ID is synonymous with Moparts. I am proud to be a part of a group of people who, tied together by this hobby, care so deeply for each other. True friends and brothers. My condolences go out to each and every one of you who knew this fine man personally or on this board. My prayers go out to his wife and family. The end of Gary's life on this earth brings us to the stark realization about our own mortality. My encouragement goes out to us all, to make every moment count, and to seek out God as a source of peace, comfort and truth.

I believe that sometimes God takes the special ones home early. By the words on this board, it's more than obvious that this man was very, very special.
Love to you all,

Lindy

I'm at a loss for words.......

I'm glad I got to finally meet him in person last year at Norwalk.

My condolences to his wife, family and friends......

Gary was a standup guy, my thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Meet Gary last year at the Mopar Nationals. Only talked for a few minutes, very likable guy. What a shock to see this. All I been thinking about is getting home to spend time with my wife and kids.

I can't believe I'm reading this.
I had never met Gary but I felt as thou I knew him reading about the progress on his car,everyday happenings he sometimes posted on here and that special day you guys all get together there in Michigan,I had always wanted to go to that some day.
We have lost a great person here and I have already said a prayer.I can only imagine how devastated his family is.
I believe the Lord decides when it's our turn to go but it really hurts when it's such a good person and at an early age.
Rest in peace Gary.

Brian

I never met him, but through this board it did not take me long to realize he was truly a class act. He will be sorely missed by a great many who he so positively affected. My thoughts are with his family, community, colleagues and friends

I first met Gary and Nicki when they made a trip to Canada to pick up his car trailer,Since then I felt he was a "best friend" even though distance prevented us from being together as often as some of you who live closer. He and Nicki opened their home to us on many occassions and their generosity was overwhelming.
GARY, you are a truly wonderful human being, I can't say I (in my 53 years)have ever met a finer person , and would consider myself fortunate if I do, again, before I depart this earth.I salute you and pray your journey is one of great rewards for all you accomplished while here on earth.
It is said that behind every great man there is a great woman, and this is so very true when it comes to Gary and Nicki.She is every bit Garys equal when it comes to serving and protecting (she to is an officer)her generosity, kind spirit and attitude are truly what God saw when he matched Gary and Nicki.
My tears won't stop so I must, Gary Rest in Peace, I love ya man!!

Woohww... don't know what to say. Never even had an email conversation or what-so-ever but if you said unlawfl you said moparts. One of the famous moparts members which, from reading his posts, is a very nice fellow!

Our thoughts are with all people around him...

I never met Gary, but I always felt he was a moparts friend and a fellow law enforcement officer. I am truly saddened by this news, as he will definitely be missed! My prayers are with Gary's wife, family, fellow officers and friends. God bless you my friend!

Michael

i like so many others here never met gary, but i had a sense of knowing him through his posts, he always had good advise or something positive to say, truely a great guy. you never know when your numbers up. a great loss to his family, his friends, moparts, the police force, and everyone he was in contact with his whole life. i miss you gary, rip.

very sad indeed. My sympathy and prayers go out to his family. Rest in peace my freind.

Gary and I only knew each other through this board and never met face to face, but it's a real shock to be reading this. I hope that his family can find some comfort in the fact Gary was so highly esteemed by so many, and lost his life while trying to make the world a safer place. I offer my condolences to all of Gary’s family and friends.

This is just horrible, although I never met him, this is like the loss of a friend. I'd really like to pass on my sincerest condolences to his family and very many friends. He will be deeply missed and remembered in my prayers.
Goodbye Gary, God bless

my heart snd sympathy are with Gary's family at this time

So very sorry to hear this, Gary used my trailer
to take his car to the Auto-Rama in Febuary, I
will miss him big time

With the deepest of sympathy for all of his family and friends. Our condolences, and prayers are with you. HENRY

Stunned.......

My deepest condolences & prayers to his family

I have had several spirited conversations with Gary about mopars, racing and law enforcement. He was a great guy and no matter how hard I pushed him he never seemed to get mad at me. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, I pray that they have the strength to make it through these difficult times.

Sorry to hear. He was a young dude with a great 'tude. He had lots of positive energy that he shared willingly. I will miss him, too...

On tuesday morning we in Northern Nevada started wearing our Moarning bands in respect for a fellow officer who died in a car accident on his way to an armed robbery call.

Now with Gary, another LEO (law enforcment officer) down. I wear it in his memory too. It is great to see he is well loved and respected.

My condolences to his family and friends may god bless you and keep you in these troubled times.


Sincerely,

The Valdespino family

I can't believe it. I heard on the news this morning that there was a fatal accident on I-75. I just talked to him on woodward a week ago.
What a great guy. I'm just sitting here stunned really not knowing what to think right now. My heart goes out to him and his family. Gary, well all miss you dearly.

Not gonna' try and talk about what an awesome person he was here and now... but suffice it to say there aren't many people around as kind and cool as he was. I'm totally at a loss. I'm not good with this death thing. Peace be with you and your family Gary.

Dale

I too, only know Gary from his posts. When I first joined this board in '99 I was just getting back into the hobby. He was one that help shaped my view of the current state of the hobby.

My wife and I are considering making the 2 day drive to the Nats this year. It would be fitting to have a tribute to him at this years event.

I'm in shock. I only spoke with Gary a couple times via PM, and what a solid person he is. He will be missed by all.

Gary

I could not believe what I was reading when I logged on to Moparts, Unlawfl has passed on, Moparts will not be the same without his posts.

May my wife Steph I send our deepest sympathy to his family and friends, many of whom I know are part of the Moparts family.

Also on behalf of the Mopar Muscle Association U.K. may I pass on their thoughts in this dark time.

R.I.P. Gary, and thanks, thanks for the help, both directly and indirectly through this forum, you made running an American car overseas that bit more easy.

Alex

This is sad news. Like many others, I never met Gary, but I feel like I know him very well through his posts. My thoughts will be with his friends and family.

Never had the chance to meet him in person,checked his car out at St.Ignace and Autorama shows. Wish I had that chance back now....
Opening the Moparts web page makes me think of him now.
God Bless his family and all that knew him.
Ed

If anyone is holding back the words, now is the time to stop and say what you need to say whether it seems to make sense or not.

I am printing this entire thread starting now, and will be going to Gary's house in a few minutes to drop it off, along with a flower arrangement. Hopefully I can gain information on funeral arrangements while there.

Please no use of frowns or other graemlins, those will not be printed. Only the name/location info and what you had to say. Please use real words however sad you may be right now.

Rich

Shock and sadness from so many that only knew him from this board. Says alot about the man. I was looking forward to meeting him this season. I always appreciated your support UN....
I agree w/ resqguy; set up a tent with his car as a tribute. A place his family can see how much he meant to the Mopar community, a place we can say goodbye to a friend.

I guess I can't say anymore than what hasn't been said a million times already. I've met Gary a few times & was a super guy. My best wishes for his family. He will be sorely missed.

Although I never met the man he gave me an impression of cool-headedness, fairness and a great attitude reading his posts. My sincerest of condolences.

I've been following this thread from work all day. All I feel is a tremendous sense of loss and grief. He was a friend to everybody and I'll miss him.

"He was the best of us."

I don't remember where I read that quote but it fits Unlawfl.

My condolences to his family.

Thru Teary eyes and a Heavy Heart I will try to put here what I e-mailed the local paper.

The Officer, (Gary Davis), killed on I-75 this morning is not just an Officer, he is my Friend.
I live in St. Petersburg, FL and Gary not only touched my life in a way that I can't even begin to describe right now, as well as many others.
Gary is a man that was as genuine and sincere a person as I have ever met in my life.
Gary was a man that gave! He gave to friends and strangers both. Gary had a way of conveying that he was not just speaking to you, he cared for you and that was his reason for taking the time to speak.

Gary is going to be missed by his Family and close friends as well as his extended family on his favorite website, Moparts.Com

Gary has touched my life and I know so many others that we will never know about.

I want ALL of MI to know that they lost a Very Good Officer and a Very Fine Person!
Gary had a love for Cars but, His love for his Wife, Family and his Job was far greater!

I want everyone to know, this is NOT Just another Faceless Tragedy!
This was Gary Davis, My Friend
Some how I know that in Heaven, Gary will Protect and Serve from above.

God's Speed Gary

Sincerely,
Chuck West

Excellent letter Chuck.... Gary did touch many more people then just those in the city he lived and also served in; for sure...

Although I never met him personally, I enjoyed reading his posts, they were always thoughtful and constructive. What a tremendous loss, my condolences go out to his friends and family. May he rest in peace.

I never meet Gary in person, never really had a chance to. Of all the folks on the board, he was one that I wish i could have meet. His postings were always informative and entertaining. He will be missed. didnt realize how close you can get to someone being in cyberspace. RIP Gary

Keith

Well I finally got home to a computer. I have been a mess all day. I called OneBad today after I heard about the accident and he heard nothing but called me later to tell me the news. Then my wife called telling me the same thing. He will be truly missed by me and my family. I have known him for only a year but in that time he pushed me in the right direction on who or what to do to my car. He gave me a ticket to the Nats when I thought that I could't afford to go. My little girl thinks the world of him also. All I know is I drive that section of 75 every day and it will be hard for me to do that now without crying my eyes out. Rest In Peace my friend You will be missed very much.

Charlie,Danielle and Ashley Kroll

We did indeed lose a friend and a member..a very great and loyal member to both moparts and his community. I have not met Gary, but i looked up to him after his car in Mopar Muscle because I plan on going into law enforcement and have my very own 73 challenger. I will be contributing at the Atlantic Nats. I was looking forward to the next Moparty as well to meet him personally. IT is truly a shame to lose such an individual as Gary. I offer my most sincere condolunces to his family. I have read every post, and now I am at a loss for words. Remember: UNLAWFL Mike

I am very saddened also, although I just knew him through postings here, it was apparent he was a special man and a pillar on moparts and in the mopar community.

He had a way of building up people and bringing them together like no other on the board here.

I hope we can all look to him as an example and be a little more like him in that way, that would be one way to truly honor Gary, er "Unlawfl".

Just checked the weather report for e-town this weekend,and its going to be beautiful..Gary your already shining down on us,never met ya'but i miss you already.....Dave.

i know when i'm in michigan again i won't be able to travel i75 without remembering the hero that gave his life keeping us safe.

My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

My heart hangs heavy for the loss of Gary. I had the pleasure of meeting him and he and I just sitting in the stand together watching the racing at Milan and this was the first time I ever met the man. The last two year I had a chance to hang out with him a few more times. He was a man of many kinds words and would always help anyone in need. I don't know how to say good bye to Gary only I will see you in heaven my friend. My deepest of prayers go out to his wife and family I cannot imagine the loss they feel. May god give you the strength to know he is in a better place. Take care my freind.....

All I can say is wow. That is so unreal. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
DC

I've got all I can, and want to bring the printed copy to Gary's house before it gets too much later. There is a big storm brewing and I don't want it to ruin the print or hurt the flowers so better get going.

I will also leave a note directing Nicki or anyone in the family interested in reading this to stop by moparts.org and go to the general board.

I miss Gary already

I am just simply in shock and numb. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

I remember calling Gary (John) at the Nats last year. He laughed it off and we went in the Big Bear to do some shopping. What a great guy. You will be missed by so many people. God Bless.

I never had the pleasure of meeting Gary personally but I always enjoyed his input on Moparts and the great work he did on his Challenger. Another painful reminder of how fragile life is.

My deepest condolences to the family, RIP Gary.

Hans

Very Sad news!!! I never met him but i also feel like i knew him! Family will be in my Prayers!!!!

Oh wow.... that about sums it up I thought this was a joke or something. It's hard to take losing a fellow moparts member, especially one that's been with us for so long and has so many friends here. I've never met the guy or really conversed with him much but I still feel I knew him in a way .

Condolences to his immediate family and to his family here , he will be missed .

I never had the opportunity to speak to or meet Gary... I have always enjoyed reading his knowledgable posts on here. With over 4000 posts to his name it is not hard to see he was dedicated to this hobby and his friends. When his car made it into Mopar Muscle I tore it out and hung it up on my wall. I have always admired that Challenger since it was on the cover of the magazine! I wish I got to know Gary like so many of you did. It is times like this that we should reach out to our loved ones and tell them how much we care.

To his family and friends on Moparts and in real life please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss, Gary Davis will always be remembered.

Chris & Kimberly Picco

When I heard the news at 5:30 am this morning I had a bad feeling about it,I prayed that it was not Gary.
We lost a good person today.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

I feel like I could throw up right now. I've had the pleasure of hanging out with Gary a few times including the Nats and Norwalk Classic last summer. He helped us cook on the grill at the classic. He brought something very special to this Mopar hobby and every time I dropped a tenth I couldn't wait to tell Gary. He will be missed and racing won't be the same w/o him.

I only knew him from here on this board, However, I still feel like I've just lost a great friend.

What a total shock. He was great for our hobby and will be truly missed.

My prayers go out to his family.

tried a few times trying to write something but nothing comes. Its a sad day thats for sure. my thoughts go out to his family and even though he is gone he wont be forgotten
RIP "UN"

don't know how I missed this... truly sad.

Gary was a great friend.........It's still hard to comprehend, there's more I'd like to say, but I'm still at a loss for words..........

Thanks for everything Gary, and God bless you and Nicki and the rest of your family. I miss you already buddy.

....Never knew him personally, but I usually read his posts since he was such a cool, upbeat guy. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. This is a huge loss.

-John

Shocked to hear this news. I never met him, but seeing his posts so much on this board and even just seeing his car at the Nats last year just hurts to think about it. Prayers for his family.

Our Prayers are with Gary and his family. This is unreal for sure. He will never be forgotten.

Paul

He wont be forgotten.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Sad news indeed. Gary will be missed by all who knew him. Thanks for bringing friendship and happiness to all our lives. May he rest in peace.

I spoke to him last week for the first and last time. He was a very nice person and always helpful to all of us. My deepest sympathies to his friends and family. My prayers go out to him and his family...may he rest in peace. He will be missed very much and is in our hearts.

WOW. This is so unbelievable!
I only new Gary from this site but we all share so much with each other it kinda seems like we are family. What a tragic thing. I was just reading his tatoo thread yesterday. You will be missed Gary.

Why did it have to happen to him. He was Mopart's!
I always enjoyed reading his posts. 2 years ago I got a ticket at the dream cruise just before I picked up some mufflers from Doug (Chargermd). He didn't know me at all but he posted to me "Want to see those points disappear" Then he went out of his way to contact the officer that issued the ticket to let it go. I still can't believe this happened.
My prayers go out to his wife and family.

I am so shocked to hear that happens to such a Great Guy. I first met Gary at his house a few years ago when he had his Mopar backyard bash. A very sad loss. He will never be forgotten! My prayers to his family.

You will be missed my friend.

My deepest prayers go out to his family and friends.

I have absolutley no idea what to say. Nothing worse than loosing a buddy.

We'll miss you Gary.

I get home from work and this is the first thread I read.

I can't beleive how upset I got reading it.

It's a sad,sad day.


Cecil

We come here with a common interest............Mopar Iron.
We leave here with something much greater..........friendship. Our time on this earth is short. Praying for his family. May this cause us all to look at really counts for eternity. He will be missed!

It breaks my heart knowing that I'll never be able to see our buddy Gary again. He was one of the first people I ever met on Moparts. From day one I knew this guy was someone I wanted to be friends with. We always had a great time together, whether it was with the cars, at the track, dinner with the wives or when he'd come watch my band. He was probably the biggest fan my band had. I remember our first gig, when we finished our set, Gary rushed up to the stage & gave me the biggest "That was AWESOME!!" Except for maybe 2 or 3 gigs, he never missed one. Even on days he was scheduled to work, he made time. That meant so much. He'd call me up sometimes, just to let me know he was listening to my band's CD. There will always be a little sadness with every gig my band plays in the future. There will be an empty spot in the audience where Gary should be standing. Tragedy's like this shouldn't happen to guys like Gary.

I miss ya' Bro!!

It pains me to see the loss of a father to his family. They will all be in our prayers.

What a tragic loss of a good man. I only knew him from the board but it was easy to tell that Gary was a great guy. God rest his soul.

We'll all miss you Gary............

Tragic and truly horrible news....

Like so many of you I only knew Gary from the board, which though I don't post hugely I've been on pretty much since it started. Gary's posts are like a part of the Moparts furniture, he was a likeable and very respected guy.

I was pretty shocked to see his name when I opened this thread. Prayers for his family. I hope they will be able to see from this thread the respect and love there is for him - literally worldwide.

Clearly he made a difference.

Our prayers for Gary and all the Davis family. Such a cruel loss.

Art

My deepest sympathy's to his family and all who knew him.

This is truly tragic news. My sympathy goes out to his wife, family, co-workers and fellow Moparts members.

I only met Gary twice. But he was more than happy to stop and talk to a member he never met.

He will be missed.

Dave

I too only knew him from Moparts, but as many have already stated, it hurts. I'm sitting here with a huge lump in my throat and that funny burning feeling in my chest trying not to break down. Some months ago I posted about a Moparts members get together at some track somewhere for the purpose of meeting a bunch of you, as I was still kinda new at the time. Gary, "Un", was one of those I truly was wanting to meet. We swapped some PM's over the months, and got to know him that way. Heck of a nice guy with a great sense of humor. I too will miss his presence here. God bless his family & friends, and his family & friends here.

Rich called me around 2 and told me about this....

I'm still shocked. I've been to two of the infamous barbeques, Gary was always very willing to help, fun to shoot the s**t with, and an incredibly nice guy. He came to my house awhile back to verify the VIN # on my Charger so I could get a title for it here in Michigan. Rode in my 300, too. Always enjoyed running into him at swap meets, car shows and cruise nights.

I don't quite know what else to say...

I'm still at a loss of words, Moparts has never had such sad day nor have I since my life long friend died while on his vacation a few years back. When Mark (my friend) passed I couldn't understand why and still don't to this day, I'll never understand why God had to call Gary home either but somethings are not meant to be understood I guess.

It's obvious that Gary has touched many hearts in his short life including mine, life is not judged by wealth, only by respect and the number of friends you leave behind, Gary was truly a rich man.

Not many people can reach out into cyber space and give it depth, Gary did and we owe it to him to try and be better people in our own life's, it's the only good that come from this tragedy.

A terrible loss! Justs shows what kind of person he must have been.Where else would you see this many people crying over someone you never met.My thoughts and prayers are with his family. He was one HUGE pillar in the Mopar community.


Dave.............

very sad news

So long, Beavis........

I can hear Gary saying those words now. That's how we always ended our phone conversations.......
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Nicki and to Gary's dad.

I saw this this morning and My prayers go out to the family. it sure hurts

Oh my God, what terrible news. I've had the pleasure of meeting Gary and talking to him at several of the mopar events. A more down to earth, nice guy you will not find.

My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this heartbreaking time.

Rest in peace and God Bless Gary.

My condolences and prayers for Gary and his family. I never knew him but you could tell by his posts that he was a wonderful human being who'll be dearly missed by his family,friends and the mopar guys/gals.

I just got home from work. After driving all day in the rain, and seeing wrecks all over the place, I couldn't wait to get home and check in on the board.

This is the thread I see. Say it aint so, how could this be! I like many here never met him in person, but I admired the heck out of him for his posts, and friendly nature towards everyone. He was the cop buddy that could always give good advice. His posts had instant credibility. And even in the most heated discussions he was a class act.

Godspeed Gary.


For those of us that live so far away, that cant be there for services, where can we send assistance to his family? Flowers, money, anything they need just let us know.

-Dave

I didn't know Gary either, but felt like I did from this board. I too am in great shock.

To his friends and loved ones: I am very sorry for your loss...


Chris Andrews

WOW! I cant believe this!
I just got home from a long day at work and of course first thing is to see what was going on at Moparts. The first thing I noticed was the "sticky" and "locked" on the "Uh oh.. I did it again. New Ink.." post. I though it was strange because:
a) posts do not typically get locked unless they turn inappropriate and
b) While amuzing, I did not realize why a tatoo post was so significant.
Then I noticed a post about contributing money to Gary (Unlawful) and it still had not sunk in. The first thing I thought that something happened to his beautiful car. I was looking forward to finally seeing it in person. With so many members loosing close friends and family members I did not know what to expect when clicking on "We lost a friend and member today." This was the last thing I could have ever thought of. I am still in shock. As I read post after post of touching and heartfeld messages, the reality of the situation finally started to sink in. It is strange how although many of us have never met face to face there is a strong sense of camaraderie and friendship. The pain and feeling of loss is simultaneously being felt by people around the world for a man many of us would never have even known if it had not been for Moparts and this common interest in Mopars.
Although I never met Gary in person, I was looking forward to a time when my Satellite would be finished when I could drive it to a Moparty to meet Gary in person. While everyone does not agree with all of the moderators actions sometimes, I am sure everyone will agree that Unlawful will be greatly missed. Words simply can not the provide the comfort needed at this time of sorrow. I dont think the full impact will be realized until the upcomming weeks, months, and years when I will no longer see posts from the man, the myth, and the legend... - Unlawful.

I am deeply sorry for the loss. I as well as so many others feel like I knew him very well, yet I only talked to him through this board.

I am so shocked right now.

Ron

Simply awful. His presence will be missed. I cant say much more than that...

Still hard to believe that Gary is gone. As sad as it is, it is uplifting to see how so many people were touched by one man so many miles apart. Please read the thread about Garys funeral arrangements- it would be great if 100 Mopars (or more) could show up for the procession. I am sure Gary will be smiling at the sight of all those Mopars.
Godspeed, Gary.

Tim

Even though i've never met or really corresponded with him this is very tough. I had wanted to attend one of the bbqs Mopartony had mentioned how cool it was. Every thread I've ever read by him was positive, interesting and informative. From what I've read he affected the entire Moparts community the same way. We all liked and respected him. May you rest in peace Gary "Unlawfl" Davis.


Anthony

Wow, what a shock. Gary was a stand up guy and I never expected him to leave us this way. I never had the pleasure of meeting him in person but all my dealings with him here were great and showed the kind and caring person he was. He will forever be missed by everyone.

Please let the board know if we can do anything to help out, as Gary was often the one to set up the donations for others in their time of need. He was always such a giving person.

Gary if you can see this we miss you bud.

My deepest sympathy to everyones lives that are affected. Sad, very sad day indeed.

A sad day indeed. I met Gary a couple of years ago at Norwalk. You could tell he was a very giving person. I always enjoyed reading his posts and replies, as he was very helpfull and sincere. Strange how you can feel so close to a person, yet be so far away. The Moparts board is a close family indeed. We will mis you greatly Gary..........RIP.

My condolences to his family and friends

Dan

This is Gary's brother-in-law and I would like to thank everyone for their words of kindness.

Andrew Hickson

OMG! I am so shocked by this I do not know what to say. While I never met him, he seemed to me a real stand-up kind of guy, and even took up for me on numerous occasions.

Prayers and condolences go out to the family of Mr. Gary Davis.

If there was ever a time where I wish I was dreaming and would wake up, it is now.

I feel so priviledged to say that I have met Gary in person. All the good things said on here about him are so true. I always looked forward to seeing him at the Chrysler Classic at Norwalk or at Ubly Dragway after his Moparts BBQ.

My prayers go out to his family and all his friends in this time of sorrow. We will miss him dearly.

What a sad day in our Mopar communtity. I would like to wish the best to his family and friends.

What a tragic loss for his family and all those who he has touched. My prayers go out to his family. Like many others here, I never had the chance to meet Gary in person, but feel fortunate to have met him on-line thru this board.

Prayers go out to his family.He will be missed

Follow this link to a local Channel 7 News video honoring Gary. It is very touching and even features the Mopar Muscle cover and mentions that the name of his 1973 Dodge Challenger was Unlawful...

CHANNEL 7 NEWS

Once you are there, be sure to click on the link that says "REAL VIDEO Mary Conway reports"

I have never met Gary but his post had been helpful and entertaining. He will be missed greatly. I know it might not be possible but it would be cool if there was 180 cars in the funeral. (his badge number) If i was not so far away and i would make the trip up. Unlawfl will always be in my thoughts.
T. Jordan

My prayers go out to his family and friends. What a sad day...

Note: He was one of the poster on this forum this I always read what he had to say. He will be greatly missed....

I'm at a total loss of words!

Thanks for the link, John. The TV report was pretty good.

I'm very saddened to read about this. I enjoyed reading his posts and replies. My condolences to his family.

I'm in shock. I'm deeply saddened and wish to express my sympathies to Gary's family and friends. He was one of the best, I will miss him. Dave

I just heard of this .From a call just a while ago from 69SixV2Bee I been out all day .Sorry to hear this.My condolences to the family and friends

I also did'nt no him personally, But I Know he was
always willing to help to answer some of my and other Mopar Folks Questions freely, He will truly be missed, Our prayers go out to his Family,
The poison Dart

you don't meet too many people in life that actually makes a difference.Gary is one that does.Always happy to help in any way he can.You will be missed.Maybe he was too good for this world.

I dont beleive it!!!!!!! Unfortunately I never got the chance to meet Gary in person, and sadly never will. Knowing him only through Moparts, he was a great guy!!!!!! What a tragic loss . My heart goes out to all his family and friends.

You will be missed Gary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1


Butch

My God, I am in shock over this. Gary helped me with some parts for my 340 a few years back and was very helpful in helping me select the right parts for my project at the time. Like they say you never know when your name will be called. This just makes me think about all my friends and family and how short life really is. It is funny how you can speak to a person by phone or e-mail or on a board such as this and be touched by the news of ones passing. I feel that I know so many people thru this board that have a love for mopars like myself and feel so touched and sad for someone that I have never met in person. My heart goes out to Garys family in this time of sorrow. I will miss you Gary [UNLAWFUL].

I am truly shocked. Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to Gary's family. He will be truly missed on the Mopar Family Forum (aka Moparts).

Chris

I didn't know unlawful personally either, however, I'm in shock as well. Not only will everyone on the board miss him, but so will the community that he bravely served. My deepest condolences go out to his family and friends.

i truly am stunned... gary was the first moparts member i met in person. it's few and far between these days that you meet someone as helpful, giving & generous as he... someone that never asks for anything in return.
i'll miss ya.

Gary paid the ultimate price doing a job he respected and serving his community to make it a safer place. What a horrific loss to the law enforcement community and the Moparts family. Godspeed brother....RIP Officer Davis.

Wow . I only chatted with him once or twice in various posts. I didnt know him much but My deepest sympathy to his family. He seemed like a very genuine guy and will shurely be missed here in moparts.

this is a terrible loss to humanity he seemed like a great guy. my thoughts and prayers to his family.

I never had the opportunity to meet "unlawful" in person but always enjoyed his posts here on Moparts. This is a tragic loss and I send my deepest sympathy to his family. May he rest in peace.

It is a very sad day when this happens to a fine young man like Gary. My condolences to his family and friends.
Mark

Hard to believe. I read this post this morning.I only
knew him from here, but it felt like I lost a family member. Never met him, 1000 miles away. He had a lot of friends. Prayers go out to Gary's family.

I just learned of the loss of Gary. It breaks my heart. God bless his family. Rest in peace Gary.

OOOOOOOOOOh Man!!!! This is not what I wanted to hear.
I'm shocked. Never met him in person ....only here on Moparts . He must have been a good person..... all the members can't be wrong.
From our conversations , he seem like a nice guy and always ready to help. A great sense of humor.

I told my mom who is 80 yrs old and her reply was
" Life is a race and he just finished ahead of us"

Prayers and condolences to Gary and his family from this little corner of Moparts

He was tops in my book. Very stand-up guy, always tried to look at both sides of a dispute. Good Mediator. Never met the man wished I had , kinda glad I didn't, it would make the loss even tougher.
The loss of a fine man such as Gary is hard to swollow, however his memory will live on an be cherished by his close friends, and the Moparts Community

Max

OMG!!!! Just came home and read the the post for the first time.
I'm at a total loss for words, I'm in shock.
Our prayers go out to his Wife and Family.
I dont know what else to say that hasnt already been said.
We will miss you Gary

Oh, gosh...I didn't know Unlawful's name....I'm shocked....I always enjoyed his posts.

My sympathy to his family......

Man Gary.........damn! I don't even know what to say........this is terrible news to me.....I wish you GOD SPEED buddy........and to think we just talked on the phone before this happened makes it even more sad.......GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

Wes

Wow, this is horrible! Like others, I never met him in person. He seemed like a genuine person and will be missed! My condolences to his family and those moparts members who knew him well.

this is some very sad news. i could not really belive what i was reading here.

this just shows us all, that you do not know when your time is up. we should live life to the fullest. i think we all know that Gary was just that kind of a person. he has made many friends he has helped many people and he is loved. Gary will be someone that will be remembered by many people for a life time.
i will say that this is what life is about. making friends, helping people, and loving and being loved. in its truest form, this is what we as people should be like. Gary was this kind of person, a real and true person.
i hope i can be half the man that Gary was, that will make me a successful person.

Gary will be missed. i pray that GOD be with his loving wife and friends.

we love you Gary.

david

I didn't know Gary, but he helped me a few times on the board. So sad to lose such a great contributor to his community by all accounts. Prayers go out for his family.

JP

My God, like all the previous members-I'm in shock-after reading about Unlawfl in Mopar Muscle and reading that he was a fellow police officer, and conversing with him on Moparts, I can only wish his friends and family my prayers and condolences. Not actually "knowing" him but getting a feeling as to what kind of person he was by reading what he said and what people said about him-can only be described as a terrible loss for us all.

I too only knew of him through his posts on Moparts. Seemed like a real nice guy.

My thoughts are with his family.

RIP

I can't believe this!!!! Scott just told me Gary had died and I could not believe it!!!

I never knew Gary in person but I sure enjoyed talking to him here at moparts and listening to his advice on building my engine. I emailed with him more than a few times. He was a real nice guy and I considered him a friend even though we never met.

When Scott told me he had died I felt real bad. That horrible hollow void in the chest. It sucks to loose friends all of a sudden because of stupid accidents like this.

I lost one of a my best friends about 2 years ago in a car accident and it was really sad. It's sad to see young, good hearted, talented people die like that all of a sudden. Its like they are today with you, talking, looking fine and the next minute...poof they are gone.... SUCKS!!

I will miss Gary. Still cant believe this....my prayers are with Gary and his family.

Domingo

myself,

like alot of members here didn't know gary personally, but i always respected and admired him. god bless him and his family.

mark.

I just got in from being away on business...this is absolutely unbelievable.I never met Gary in person,but considered him a friend.He was at the top of my list of people from this board that I want to meet.Rest in peace Gary,I will miss you.

WOW! I don't know what to say right now....I just heard about Gary. I never met him in person, but talking with him on the board, and his help he always provided made me FELL like I knew him. A very stand up guy indeed....and what a sad day it is. You will be missed by many Gary

My condolences to his family and all of his fellow officers.

I've been reading thru all the different posts, looking at the pictures, and really don't know what to say. I will say that I lost a friend I never met. He and I always had a little thing going with " our less than desireable year Challengers" . I can't imagine how his family feels, as I am crying and I never met him.

I love ya man, and I will miss you.
my condolences to his wife and family

RIP Gary
Brad

man, dad called me at work this morning and told me the news. ive thought about it all day, and even now, i aint got the words.
we spent some time w/ Gary at the Nats the past 2 years, talked on the phone a few times..... he was a great fella and will surely be missed
my thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. CHIP

I'm shocked and saddened.

I've never met GARY but I feel I know him.

I loved his bantor on line, We have spoken from time to time.

He will be sorely missed, I am heartly sorry!!

My prayrs will be with his family & friends.

YOU TEND TO FORGET THE BAD..................


YOU NEVER FORGET THE GOOD ONES!!!!............


GOD speed

freddart.

This sucks. I had the honor of meeting him a couple of years ago in Ohio. I could just tell by talking with him here that he was an outstanding human being. My thoughts go out to his family and close freinds. This is extremelly tragic. He will be missed here.

Whilst alot of us, myself included, never had the chance to meet Gary, I think it's safe to say that he has touched everyone on the board in the only way that Gary could. All I can say that is I am in total shock, it is going to take a long time to get used to not seeing Gary on the board, I will certainly miss him. My condolences go out to his family and friends, Gary was an exceptional person, and will be missed by all he touched.
Alan Jones (AL...)
Melbourne Australia

Wow...I'm in shock.

The world lost a good man today...Gary helped me out once without ever even meeting me....that's the kind of person he was.

My condolences to Gary's family.

God Speed

IM a new member to moparts and never had a chance to know Gary but from what I have read from everyone it seems he touched more lives then anyone could ever know. I do remember his car and thinking how cool and nice it was to see a challenger of that year in the spot light. I do hope the Magazines pay tribute to him and his family and to show everyone that we not only lost a great car guy, officer but a great man. My family and I will keep Gary and his family in our thoughts and prayers. I would also like to say to everyone that new him IM sorry and you all are in my thoughts and prayers to.

Total shock. I saw this on the news today at lunch. Never thought it was anyone I Have known on this board. My condolences. My prayers go out to his family. My brother being an officer of the law, I know this is always a possibility. Godspeed Gary. Kevin

Just saw the post and am in shock. You were a good person Gary.

What a shock I haven't been on the board for the last 5 or so days. Just a tragedy

Damn...unexpected and shocking...

My thoughts and condolences to his family. At least he died with honor in the line of duty


JC

I'm really hurting right now....I'm numb with sorrow.

From the very first day I had the good fortune to wander into this site, Gary was the first one that made me feel like this was "Home". Aside from being cut from the same Mopar cloth, as many of us are, Gary felt like somebody I've known my whole life. We've pm'ed many many times over the years and spoke on the phone for long long times about strokes, rod ratios, cams, intakes and Dana 60's. We also spoke of Family, of our wives support of this crazy thing that consumes our free time, and of the joys of fatherhood and being a friend. Like many of us, I feel like I've lost a good friend. I was so looking forward to meeting him, hopefully at Indy this year.

At times like these, one feels so powerless. It seems all we can do his hold him and his family close in our hearts, get on our knees and pray to God to watch over his loved ones and bestow his grace upon them. We can also offer whatever love and support we can to Gary's family, and may we all find peace in knowing he's up there with the Lord. We can also find strength in one other, many of us have been Gary's extended family as we are also family to eachother.

I know I'll never forget him. The very next time you crank up your Mopar, let Gary hear it up there. Somehow, I know he's up there waitin' on us, and to hear that rumble and knowing we're thinking of him will make him smile.

I will miss you every single day, my brother

I meet Gary last year at the Nats...... I've had a lot of trouble posting today after the news......I feel for the family, please give my regards to them for me. Thank You I still can't believe it

Oh my God - what a shock! I can't believe what I'm reading!

I've met Gary a few times & what a decent person he was.

I am deeply saddened to hear this. My deepest sympathies go out to his wife, children, & all who were related to him & his friends. He was a big part of Moparts.

I will never forget this. It is so sad. Everybody drive carefully - life is already short.

RIP Gary.

I saw this post this morning, and tried to reply, but couldn't find the words. It's been on my mind all day.

God bless you Gary, and thank you for being a part of my life.

My condolences to all of those who knew him well.

Pray for his family.

My deepest apologizes goes out to Gary's Famiely.

Patrick

My prayers go out to his family...what a great loss.

Patrick

I always enjoyed reading his posts. I'm at a loss for words right now. My condolences to his wife and family.

I am so sorry to hear this. I am just at a loss for words. Gary was always a great person to see online and an obvious assest to his community.

I just found out tonight and feel guilty for not replying sooner. A hectic schedule has kept me away from the forums. I am at a loss of words and find myself with tear filled eyes. Gary was truly a wonderful person willing to share and help anyone he could. Anyone who visits Moparts can verify that. I never met him yet feel as if I lost a dear friend. I just cant believe it.

I need some time to let this sink in. I am in absolute sorrow for his family and friends, God bless us all.

Unlawfl helped me out quite a bit. He had good advise and a good sense of humor. He will be missed.

May God grant peace and patience to his family to be able to endure this loss.

I'm still trying to catch my breath from hearing the news...

I don't know what to say...
I had hung out w/Gary & his friends a bit the last 2 years @ Woodward. That was always fun.
He was a really nice person & I'm going to miss him.

Wow my thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and family! what a thing to happen "my puter was downs and when it was back up this is what i see he was suck a nice guy always sent me instructions or help email or faxed! he will surley be missed!

Gary & I met at the first Norwalk moparts gathering & hit it off right away...I'm too out spoken & he's a diplomat...Rest in peace my friend...

I NEVER MET HIM IN PERSON BUT HAVE TALKED SEVERAL TIMES BY PHONE,IM AND E-MAILS...JUST LIKE EVERYONE HAS SAID,VERY WILLING TO HELP OUT!!

HE REBUILT MY CARB(FOR FREE)AND SAID HE WOULD BUILD ME A 416" FOR MY DUSTER!!

IM STILL IN SHOCK...MY WIFE MADE A COMMENT TO ME TODAY WHEN I FOUND OUT BY A PHONE CALL FROM A FRIEND RANDY(MRRANDYJ),SHE SAID"IT AMAZES ME THAT HOW MANY PEOPLE THAT HAVE NEVER MET GARY THINK SO HIGHLY OF HIM AND WANT TO DO SO MUCH FOR HIM AND HIS WIFE!!!...WE NEED MORE PEOPLE LIKE THAT!!"

GARY IS TRUELY MISSED!!!

When I first saw this this morning, I was stunned. I looked at a few of the replies but had to stop and compose myself, since I was at work. When you think of some of the main folks who have made Moparts the best Mopar site on the web, Gary was one of those folks. A great Mopar guy, a great cop, a great family guy, and a great American. In stark contrast to those we are fighting on the other side of the world. He was so helpful, encouraging, and kind. I have never met him or even exchanged posts with him on here I guess. But I know we are all a little better persons ourselves because of him.
I actually had the Mopar Muscle issue in my minivan that Gary and his car were in a year ago. When I met my wife at Subway for lunch I took the mag with me to tell her what had happened today.
My prayers and thoughts go out to his family and his friends. I lost my teenage son and daughter in an auto accident back in '96. The empty spots are never filled, but God gives the grace to go on.

wow...i just read this and I still can't believe it's true

I didn't have the privilege of knowing Gary but it's obvious from reading all of the great things people have to say about him that he was a very special man. May Gary rest in peace and God bless all of his family and friends.

Nothing to say that has'nt been said already,
like most never ment Gary but by reading all the
post of those who did, ONE HELL OF A PERSON!!!
Sorry for the sadness that those close to him feel
prayers to his wife and family

As much fun as it is playing with the cars, one of the great by-products of this hobby is the great people you meet in your journies to shows, cruises or the track. Like many others who have written, Gary was the first Moparts member I met in person when I stopped by his car at the Nats a couple of years ago. Moparts couldn't ask for a better goodwill ambassador. We bumped into each other at various other shows and stuff and he always made a point of introducing everyone around. He was a super solid guy who never had a bad thing to say about anyone and was always willing to help. When Mike was having shifter problems on Woodward last August, Gary offered up his truck and trailer if required without blinking an eye. Just an example of the type of good guy he was. My condolences to his family. He will be missed by many.

Rod

No words to describe this, life is precious.

My prayers go out to him and his family.

I met Gary a couple years ago at the Norwalk Chysler Classic, and every year since then got together with him at that event and shared pit spots, bar-b-que, and great company. I also got to talk with him at the Milan, MI Classic last year.

He was truely an outstanding man. He served his community as an officer, he served the Moparts.com community as a moderator, and he always was willing to help others. He will be missed.

Wow,I just parked the truck in the drive AND hopped on board,here at MOPARTS,I sure didn't expect to read something,like THIS.
Gary,the man,the family man,the police officer,the friend,the help,on any thing you asked for man,the MOPAR fanatic,as many of Us are,YOU sure as hell will be missed,by everyone,who ever met you.
My thoughts and prayers go out, to your family,and all your friends and fellow Officers.
I 1st met Gary at the Nats last year,taking up the collection,for Sherman Lewis's accident at Milan. Then again at the Norwalk Chrysler Classic,what Fun, we had.
Gary was the PRIME EXAMPLE,of the friend you could find here on Moparts. Also a good sample of the guys from the Detroit Area,as I met several,of them last year.
I was hoping,to make it to the Moparty,this year.

Gary RIP

I never met the man but he touched so many people. In his job and in his hobby. Seems like he ate, drank and slept Mopars. A good man. My heart truly goes out to his family. May he rest in peace. This place will truly not be the same without him.

"I dreamed a dream...now it is gone"...

I can't think of anything that hasn't already been said. I too have never met Gary, but I feel like I lost a friend or family member. Some how my car doesn't seem important to me today. This board, and the world will never be the same. We lost one of the good ones.

That just plain sucks. Gary was a real asset to the Mopar Community and he will be missed for a very long time to come. I did not know him personally, but as has been said, he was always willing to help out, never had a negative comment about anyone that I can remember and he had a great sense of humor. He was, and is, an example to us all.

My sincere condolences to his family, friends and brothers on the force, we all lost a pal today.

Barry Washington

OMG is what I said when I saw this. Like alot of you, I did not know him personally, only from here but I still felt like I knew him!!!

My thoughts are with his family. I got out of Ironworking because of the greater chances of being killed and could not imagine leaving my boy to grow up without a dad.

Now I'm bummed.

I don't know what to say. Only knew him as a member, like many of us here. Totally shocked. My prayers go out to his family.
Go hug your wife and kids and tell em you love them.

codfish

A very sad day indeed.

My thoughts and prayers will be with his family and friends..

I write this too all my friends with a very empty spot in my heart. words can't describe how I feel or felt for the past 15 hours. I can honestly say that I have never cried so much in my life. At first word of this news I went numb, then I wanted to hug my brother because I haven't seen him in a few weeks, then the tears came. They haven't stopped.
I kept calling STEFF and just kinda hanging up without saying anything. I couldn't talk , and I couldn't scream cuz' I was still at work. I couldn't leave work cuz' I could not pull myself together for the 10minute walk out of the building.
I finally left work an hour later and went home. Between blowing my nose and wiping my tears away people must have thought I was intoxicated. ( NOPE JUST LOST)...I felt like a real idiot when Procuda and 727jim called on my cell and I couldn't talk. I just cried......

Gary was like a brother to me, and many others. Now he is gone and I don't like it at all. I'm a very selfish person when it comes to my family and friends. Their mine, don't mess with 'em! Now he is gone. My wife and I always threatened Nicki and Gary that we were going to send our 2 kids home with them for a weekend, Gary was serious about taking them few times, Jake (My 6yrold ) started calling Gary Uncle after gary brought over a remote control ricer for him. I called Gary.. OD, because all the kids at the High School where he worked did. I thought it was cool.
Gary was the best. Gary was the most thoughtful person I have ever met. He just called me over the weekend because he said he hasn't heard from my on Moparts in a few days. He just wanted to know if everything was all right.
It was always great to here from OD, He just had away about him....Infectious ..

I'll stop there cuz I could go on rambling for hours. My Fat Cheeks and Eyes hurt from all the tears, and my Heart hurts cuz one of my best friends in the whole world is gone. . . ..Thank GOD I have a wonderful wife and wonderful friends like all you people to help me through Cuz I'm gonna need it!!

God bless you Gary, Nicki, all his family and all his friends!

Love , Bubba

I still can not believe what I just read. I never met him, but felt I knew him. My thoughts are with his family. Adam

Bubba, I cried a better part of the day too and did again after reading your post. We have to all be here for each other. Please feel free to call me anytime brother...

I feel like I've been hit in the gut. Gary used to own a Yamaha Waveraider and recognized my screen name. He would e-mail me tips to make my ski faster and always replied to every e-mail that I sent him. I'm glad that I had the opportunity to meet him last year at the Nats.

Bubba You big lug I knew I should not read this
Now the tears flow once again.
I hurt for you and Steve, (Steff) and your family's
I know how much Gary thought of you all and I know how much you all cared for him. Magic I could see when you all were together.
It will be a few days before I can talk to you or Steve but I will be in touch

Take care my brother and give Steve and all a hug for me.
Chuck

RIP Gary, I sure wish I could have met and known him. I am sure he will be greatly missed by all his friends and family.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all who know and love him!!

I never met Gary, but one thing that I will always remember is when I finally got my Challenger fixed up and posted some pics here he was the first reply. What he said was that it is hard to make a flat hood challenger look mean, you my friend have suceeded.

Just the way he phrased his reply made me feel as if I had made a friend. He didn't know me from a hole in ground but he called me friend. Coming from some people it would have just been a word. Coming from him I knew he meant it.

He will be missed. My thoughts are with his family.

i feel really bad for posting this late......i guess i refused to believe it was true.

my take on mr. gary. he was always wiling to take time to explain things to me through a pm. never had to take the time to do it, but he always did - just as i am sure that all of you guys would. a really great all around guy. kinda makes me humbled to see how quickly things can change.....he will definetly be under my list of prayers for a good while.

I am still in shock over this. I have never met him, but he was always nice and level headed too. The scary thing is that i also drive that stretch very frequently. Also, as i sit here and have been up for almost 36 hours now, i cant sleep because all i can think of is Gary. Maybe i will wake tomorrow and read that this was all a mistake and that we can have gary back. No one should have to go through this, especiallly his wife. Ok i am done rambling now. Like i said earlier, we miss you, you were a class act.

I got to work Pulled up moparts and could not beleve what I was reading. What a great guy he was to this board I did get to meet him at the norwalk BQ this last year and as said he made you feel welcome.RIP Gary we will meet again!

I met Gary only once. That was in the Big Bear parking lot on Brice Road in 2001. He was rather outgoing and quite complimentary about the hot rod. His car was far nicer than mine but he was much more enthusiastic about my car being there.
We've discussed little things here and there over the years. He is one of the few that never criticized what I was doing or how I was doing it.
It's pretty obvious that we've lost one of the good guys. My only regret is that I never told him how much I appreciated his honesty and good nature.

It's hard to believe that someone you have never met in person, can effect you the way that Gary has effected us here. I'm numb. I feel like I've lost a great friend, yet Gary and I had only exchanged a few PM's. I still can't believe he's gone. My heart goes out to his friends, family, community, fellow officers, and anyone else who has had the pleasure of being touched by such a fine individual as Gary. I am at a loss for words.

Gary, you will be dearly missed.

RIP and thank you for all the good you have brought to all of our lives.

terrible, just terrible
My condolences to the family.

I just found out about this now, since I haven't been at the board in a couple days. I am floored, shocked, and torn up to hear the news. I had the opportunity to speak to Gary on numerous occasions and he was always a wonderfully nice and funny man. I remember buying Mopar Muscle when I recognized his car on the cover...

I can't tell you how sorry and sad I am. From the bottom of my heart.

Unbelievable! My sympathy and prayers go out to the family.

I dont know what to say either, I only knew him from here and a few emails over the years but I could tell he was as nice a guy as they come. This outpouring of response, most of which from people who never even met him should say something about his character.

All my best to the family and friends. He made a difference.

Mega dittos with all the previous postings......

I am simply a basket case right now after reading these 17 pages of a tribute to a truly great man. I am not surprised to see how Gary touched the lives of many others in the same way as myself. I met him a few times at the nats and with his wife down here in florida and was always left with the feeling that he was someone that you could look up to and learn from. His leadership, compassion and trustworthyness are so rare to find. Godspeed Gary
TBF Mark Selby

I don't know what to say, I'm in shock. My condolences to his family and he'll truly be missed.

I only met Gary once at Norwalk,the night before the dougnut race[cop vs cop] The way him and Fran[10secGTX] were ripping on each other[in a good way]was funny,but in good taste.I could tell that he was a good guy.He even introduced himself to me. Gods speed to you Gary,and a thank you to all the people in blue,for making our lives a bit safer

My wife and I will keep Gary's family and friends in our prayers. I only talked to him a few times but he was always very helpful.

Reid

I just found out from dodge charger forums. I just got done reading his posts the other day, its a very very sad day in the mopar community. my thoughts and prayers are with his family. God Bless You Gary, keep the mopars alive in heaven.

The first I heard of his departure was on the banner of moparts. I guess that's fitting since he devoted so much of his time, leisure and energy to these forums. He's in irreplaceable presence on these boards and by the sounds of it, just about everwhere he went.

Gary, I'm sorry I never got the chance to know you personally, but I always admired you for having the courage to wear that uniform. I always loved that car of yours and always will. It was fitting that such a great guy could have such a great car. Everyone here is going to miss you greatly.

Good bye...

Greg

My God, I don't believe it. I only knew Gary from here but feel like it has been a while. He will be missed. I very recently lost a good friend from a car accident. Seems like they always take the good ones! Prayers to Gary, his family and friends.

Things will never be the same again Bubba, I can only relate how I felt when my life long friend died while on his vacation celebrating his 10th wedding anniversary.

We were as close as two normal men could be and I still can't think of him without falling apart, and don't see the day that will change, I'm not sure I want that day to come.

I got a call at work from my sister that Mark (my friend) was in the hospital and they didn't think he would survive, my world fell apart in that moment, I lost it and there was nothing I could do, I was shaking so bad they sent me home.

When Mark and I were young we talked about a lot of things, one of them was that we would be together when the end came just like we were when both of are Fathers died with in a month each other, we were only 15 at the time.

I made the trip to Florida in record time and was in Marks room at 3:30 AM, where I put a guitar pick in his hand that he had given me some 20 years earlier, I can't say with certainty that he knew I was there, but we did play all of our favorite songs that night just like we did growing up playing in the bars around Detroit.

That guitar pick is somewhere in the gulf of Mexico, a tribute to a free spirit that loved the ocean.

Marks wife gave me his favorite guitar, to this day I've not been able to take it out the case and play it, but that day will come and I look forward to moment.

While my life will never be quite the same, Mark lives everyday in my heart and memory's just as Gary will in yours, be proud you were blessed with such a good friend

Ed

I am lose for wards.I did not know him personally,But i know i am going to miss him on the posts.


God Bless to him and the family.

wj440

I just got on the board and saw the news. As with many others on this board, I am shocked at the news. I never met or even emailed Gary but I feel like I atleast knew him. I enjoyed his comments and thought highly of his advice. If his family reads this, I pray that the Lord God grants you comfort and peace in this tragic loss of Gary. My prayers are with you. Mike 2lane

id like to thank Gary for helping me, even in his death. im going through some very trying times in my life right now. the post here and all the kind words given to him, especially those that never met him in person, make me realize that even the toughest things i go through are trivial compared to what im sure his family is faceing in the near future. 4 hours ago i started reading page 1. the old saying " i never met a man i didnt like" came into my mind while i was reading and sniffling. seems Gary affected so many that when Will Rogers said it Gary must have been listining.

Thumbs up Gary Davis!! youll be missed as much as you were loved. though i never met you, i speak from the bottom of my heart. R.I.P.

It's hard to believe this is happening. Unlawfl was one of the first screen names I remember seeing here at moparts when I found the board sometime in 99.
I've bragged to my wife that I could come on here, post an announcement that I was driving across the country, and in short time have a place to stop and spend the night on account of other members here opening their homes. I'm Gary was that kind of guy. It seems impossible that the passing of someone I've never talked to or met or even seen in person can have such an affect on me.
I pray God's peace to his family, even all of us here. This is indeed a unique community, when one is hurting there are many willing to share an encouraging word and more.

This is not right. Honest, caring people are not supposed to go away in this fashion. I am grieving for Gary's family. I am sorry and saddened for all of his Moparts friends. A part of us just passed away. God speed Gary.

It has taken me all day to absorb and try to deal with this information.
This is very shocking and sad news.
What more could I possibly add.
I met Gary at the Nats a few years back.
One of the nicest guys you could ever hope to meet.
Gary set goals for his car and as we all watched and encouraged, he far surpassed them.
He and his car surely were the "best in class".
He is in a better place now and I'm sure in some way he is still watching.
God speed Gary, we will meet again.
My prayers go out to his family.

What an unbelievable thing to hear.
I am at a loss for words while typing this right now. I can only state that I echo ALL the thoughtful and sympathetic wishes that have been posted above.
He was truly the great person that everyone has described, and I am so thankful that I got to meet and know him over the last few years.
Our sincerest condolences to his family.

Boy, how depressing can a week get.

I never met Unlawfl, but I respected him.

Gary was helpfull to me many times and even let me get away with too much once in a while in his moderators duties here at Moparts. I am deeply saddened and my heartfelt condolences are extended to his family and friends, including us here on the board. I already miss him.
Wes

I am deeply saddened by the news of his loss.

Like many others, I only knew of Gary through the posts and replys he made on this board.
From all those posts and replys I was able to see that what a really nice person Gary was with a great sense of humor (example.. his avitar which cracked me up everytime I saw it) I also realized that he would do anything to help another in need.

The Mopar Community.. No...Check that.... The whole world lost a great person who will be dearly missed.

God bless you Gary ... Rest In Piece.

I found this thread about 2 hours ago and I'm still dazed. What can I say about Gary that hasn't been said? I never met him in person. He answered several questions for me. He sold me his distributor when he bought a new billet unit. We spoke on the phone a couple of times for that. NICE GUY! My experience of Gary was 110% positive. He was the good guy that has a positive influence on those lives he touched. When I saw his name on a post, I always read it. It was worthwhile. Guys like Gary lift us up. I'm sad he's gone, but I will revell in his excellence and the mark he left on the world. My condolences to his immediate family and friends, and to his Moparts family.

Thats AWFULL!!!!!
WE WILL NEVER FORGET HIM!!!!!

He was helpfull to me and He made me and others laugh, He will be greatly missed!!!

Happy cruz'n Gary!!!



R.I.P

I just happened to get a few minutes to logon tonight...

This is very sad news. I pray for his family and wish them strength.


... I'm speechless ...

i had the pleasure of seeing gary in person several times, truly a great guy. he will be missed, but not forgotten.

things just wont be the same around here without him.

Unbelievable. I never met the man but thought of him, his car and his hospitality and generousity towards others who shared his love of cars.
The lord works in mysterious ways.
Rest in peace, Gary.

My condolences to Gary's family....Words aren't enough.

What can you say.... never knew him, but always held him in high regard, as he seemed to be the kind of person everyone should be.

God Bless the Davis family.

May the Lord bless you Gary and your family. Thanks for the times you offered your help and friendship. I'm just lost for words right now

I am truly saddened by the loss. I regret never meeting Gary in person. My prayers go out to Gary and his family.

Jeff

A terrible, terrible loss - Gary was always a help to members here and brought a special kind of wisdom. [edit: My father told me I would know a great man by what he left behind, not by what he had - seeing what all who have posted in this thread have said there can be no doubt that we were blessed to have whatever time we had with a truly great man.]

Prayers to his family - Rest in peace Gary.

Never met him but he always seemed to care about the people here and the hobby.We all lost a friend here.
Prayers go out to the family.And God speed.

This is truly a tragedy. I didn't know Gary that well, but I did have the pleasure of meeting him in person a couple times, last August at the 'Nats on Brice Road with 10secGTX and SunroofGTX, and again in September at the Norwalk Chrysler Classic. What a great person he was, and what a great loss. Its amazing to read all these posts and how he touched so many people. God bless you, Gary.

our prayers go out to his family and friends, god bless.

I, like everyone else am completely floored and blown away by this, gary was the greatest guy, and went out of his way to help me. When i was building my first bigblock, he had a set of valvesprings for sale i needed, i emailed him and asked if hed be willing to go any easier on the price for a poor high school kid doing this on his own dime, jokingly for the most part, and he agreed to it ... it was evident in his posts that he was easy going and a great guy, I will never forget him, RIP Gary, you will be truly missed, i cant believe this is happeneing again, i just got the new RIP decals made for my best friend, and now this ...

I'm fairly new to Moparts... but after reading the posts on Gary, I can tell he was very special to a lot of people.
May he rest in Peace.. my thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

This is truly a sad day for everyone. I had the pleasure of meeting Gary at the mopar nats a few years back, very nice guy and the first member of moparts I met. My prayers go out to his family and friends.Gary was 1st class and will be missed by everyone on moparts but not forgotten.GOD BLESS

Oh, my God! I just logged on and read the sad news. I, too, am speechless and don't know what to say. I never met Gary in person, but I sure read posts made by him on this board, and enjoyed his advice on many topics.

My prayers and deepest sympathies go out to all of his family and close friends.

Oh man this terrible.Ive met him at woodward and the nats.My prayers go out to his family

Im speechless...........all I can say is without meeting him, I can truly say Gary was a great guy..........he will be missed.

I read Dave's post pretty much as soon as it was posted. Let me say it was a tough day to get thru. As with hundreds of other members I never met Gary in person. I was at events that he was in attendance at (Milan, WPC swap meets, etc), and now I'm sorry I didn't make the effort to introduce myself. I'm a local member and really don't post all that often, but I am here everyday reading with my friends. A few years ago I would never have imagined I could be so upset over a person I never met personally. The net has sure changed all of our lives. Sure there is a lot of bad out there, gonna happen in this big world. But the +'s the net has brought far out weighs the bad. I too will miss Gary's posts. Moparts will never be the same. My deepest sympathies go out to his family and friends. Thanks Gary for the joy you brought to the world.

I never met Gary personally.My heart felt sympathy and prayers go out to his family.

that was a shock prayers to his family.very sad to hear

I am shocked – what a tragic loss –such a great person. I had the pleasure to meet Gary up at Norwalk such a true and honest person. The Moparts family has lost a tremendous member

May his memory be eternal

Just found out, my prayers to him and his family.

I am very sorry to hear of Gary's untimely death. As many have said, I too did not know him except from this website.

He will be sadly missed but, his legacy will live
on through his children, his friends, his colleauges, and on this site for a long, long time.


My sincere condolences. God speed Gary.

Unbelievable! Truly a sad, sad day. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

Horrible, shocking news. A good guy is gone.

i only spoke to him twice,super nice guy that will be missed.

Here is a link to a story about Gary in today's Detroit Free Press.

http://www.freep.com/news/locoak/cop14_20040514.htm

And another from the Detroit News

http://www.detnews.com/2004/metro/0405/14/c01-152896.htm

I don't post here that often...so infrequently that I always seem to forget my logon stuff and I gottastart all over again. I've been reading a lot here lately and wanted to become more active, but this is what brings me back in. I never met Gary, but I enjoyed reading his posts and could see he was a hardcore Mopar guy and darn funny to boot. He will be missed by all, as evidenced by the hundreds of posts on this thread alone,as well as the numerous Gary related threads out there. His family has the prayers of my family.

Does anyone have a good picture of Gary's tag?

I never met Gary and honestly didn't know him that well. But on one occasion we exchanged mail and he helped me out even though I was a stranger to him. From that alone I wish I could have known him better. My best to his friends and family.

Ken

MY FAMILY AND I WERE ARE CLOSE FRIENDS OF GARYS AND NIKKI'S THIS IS SUCH A TERRIABLE LOST TO EVERYONE THAT KNEW HIM IN EVERY WAY WEITHER IN PERSON OR ON HERE HE WAS LIKE FAMILY.HE WILL BE MISSED MORE THEN ANYTHING.BUT I NEED SOME HELP I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIND A WAY TO GET A HOLD OF MOPAR MUSCLE FOR THE JULY ISSUE GARY WAS IN MY WAS LOST WHEN WE LOST OUR HOME DUE TO FIRE.I WOULD REALLY LIKE IT IF ANYONE COULD LET ME KNOW HOW I CAN ORDER BACK ISSUE I HAVE TRIED TO EMAIL THEM THAT WONT GO THROUGH HERE IS MY WIFES EMAIL IF ANY IDEAS SWEETMOM29MICH@AOL.COM THANK U ALL GOD BLESS ALL OF WE ARE THINKING OF U GARY AND WE LOVE U AND MISS U.NIKKI UR IN OUR HEART AND OUR THOUGHTS

When I heard the traffic reoprt in the morning I thought of Un but then thought no he works in Farmington Hills not Bloomfield Hills. I was wrong.
Was watching the 5 O'clock news and they started to describe "The Officer" I didn't know his last name, then they said his wife was an Officer also....I thought No it can't be.....When they said they go camping with their three boxers...I thought Oh $%^&....I remembered his post about the new pup a while back and when the showed Mopar Muscle Cover with his car......I could not believe it.
I never met Gary in person but always read his posts.....he always had something worth reading.


He will be greatly missed.

My Prayers and Condolences go out the his Family and Freinds

Gary

As like many others, I never actually met Gary but felt like I knew him because of his presence on this board and his popularity. My prayers go out to his family

I heard the sad news just a moment ago here in England.
Although I only post now and again, I check out Moparts nearly every day and like many Mopar fans here in the UK, I felt like I Knew Gary...unlawfl will be sadly missed.

I don't know or have nothing much else to say except my deepest sympathies to his family and everybody that knew him. I never got a chance to meet him or anything. It's just a shame.

It took me a while to even respond to this as it's one of the few things that kocks me off my feet. Let me be brief.

Gary helped me from day one on MOPARTS. He was the FIRST answer on my FIRST post over 4 years ago. He's a big reason, I've went this far in the sport. He first seeded my enthusiasm by selling me his "Unlawfl Wieand Excelerator." My car picked up .6 ET and 5 mph as a result. That lit the fire. After that, I promised HIM, I'd NEVER sell it or yield it to anyone BUT him. It has been a standing joke with several of us.

If anyone can think of anything to do with "his favorite manifold," I'd appreciate some ideas. I'm sure he'd LHAO if we could cast it into his headstone. If anyone could strap it on and make a 9 second pass before retiring it with Gary, that would be cool. I'll donate what it takes, to get it where it needs to be, in the condition we'd like to present it in.

RIP Un. You can ride in my Coronet anytime.

Sorry to hear the news, Gary will be sorely missed. Our thoughts are with his family. Fords suck.

I am totally shocked and sadenned. It doesn't seem real... I only met him once, but he was so very genuine and easy to like. Just a super guy! I can't believe he is gone. My prayers go out to his family at this time and may he rest in peace...

This is a tragedy and just another reason showing why alcohol and driving do not mix. Hopefully someday they will make cars or some sort of system that will not allow people to drink & drive. I am very sad for the loss of Gary and pray for his family. I also never had the pleasure of meeting Gary but as stated many time on this post, he was very well liked and will definitely be missed. I think it is a great honor and gesture to retire his username here on moparts and it just goes to show what a class act this board is.

Maybe a picture of Gary and/or his badge could be placed on the home page of moparts in memory of him.

My prayers go out to Gary's family.

I hung with him at the Nats a little on Brice and at the Norwalk CC. He was a great guy!! He will be missed terribly.

My prayers go out to his family.

Let him live in the hearts of those who are true
His family, and honour and all that is good

Having done what he must, we hold true what we can
To live with honour, and pass in peace...

It is this that makes a gentleman.

And so let us all gather round
all who know him and hear

on the common ground those who weep
each childs passing tear

and let it not be wasted
in an absent land.

(To Gary's family from across the ocean. Please make sure his family is ok.)

Shocking, god bless his family.

My sincerest condolences go out to all of those who knew him.

His family is in my families prayers.

This is a tremendous loss. His presence and voice will be missed. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends

All's I can say is DAMN. Gary was one of the best, while I did not personally know him I developed a knowledge of him on this site. he was always fair, professional and never abused his position as a moderator. I am sure he lived his life in the same way. What a waste. His presence will definitely be missed. My condolonces and prayers to his wife and family

Tim

I add my condolences to his wife and family.
He will be remembered in my prayers.

I don't know what I can say that hasn't been said already. I only chatted with him a few times here on the site, but he was always positive and upbeat about everything. You will be missed, Gary. God bless and RIP.

God bless you Gary, you will be missed dearly by us all.

THATS A SHAME. I DIDN'T KNOW HIM, BUT I READ STUFF FROM HIM JUST ABOUT EVERYDAY ON HERE, SO I FEEL LIKE I KNEW HIM. I REALLY FEEL BAD FOR HIS FAMILY. GOD BLESS THEM.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family...

Terrible....absolutely Terrible.....

Deepest thoughts and prayers to his family and friends

Kevin
SINY

i'm really just at a loss for words.

about all i can think of at this point is for everyone to send him a collective "you'll be missed Friend" thought.

his family will be in my thoughts, and i send them my deepest condolences.

I just checked in and read about this tragedy. I never met the man but he sure seemed like a nice guy. My thoughts and prayers are on the way. So very sudden and just a terrible loss for his family and friends and everyone here. Remember to kiss your loved ones every day because you just never know.

I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing. Clutch told me this morning via cell phone.

My deepest sympathy and condolences go out from my heart to his family and friends. I am so sorry for their loss.

I hope we'll meet again Gary, this time at that big drag strip in the sky.

Scott

I was at a total loss for words when I read about the tragic loss. I have never personally met with him or even talked with Gary, but I think we all liked him for his sharp wittedness and his contribution to the community. There are certain individuals on this web site that really stand out and Gary was definitely at the top. From the Pacific Coast Mopar car club in Monterey Bay California goes out our heart felt condolences to all that loved him. May God bring comfort to Garys family and friends. Rest in peace Gary.

I met Gary at the nats last year. Couldn`t believe it when I read it. God be with his family and friends at a time like this. He will deffinantly(sp) be missed.

He will be greatly missed. He was a great contributor to this site. My thoughts to his family and friends.

Wow, this is truly sad
My thoughts and prayers go out to Gary and his family.

I really dont know what to say either.I just turned on the computer and saw this now. I never met Gary in person because we lived so far apart, but being a mopar dude and a cop as well, Gary and I spoke several times via the phone about police work, personal problems and our line of work. I had a lot more yeras on the job than Gary and he called a few times asking what I would do, or what I thought regarding certain situations. We bacame friends in that way and on this board as well. I wanted to be the only West coast guy at the BBQ last year but could not swing it. Gary was 10 times the mechanic I am and probably twice the human being I am, but we had the same ideas of police work and trying to show people that all cops are not angry and hard to deal with and that we have compassion. He liked that idea as well and seemed to go to great lengths as well to show that. I too have a BBQ called Cops and Rodders every couple of years out here in Nevada. Its comprised of cops and Mopar guys, so they can meet one another and exchange values, ideas and friendship. Cops can become quite bitter over the years, expecially if they hang out with only other cops and dont see the good side of the public. Gary never seemed to get that way!!!! And I as a 20 plus year veteran respected him for that.

I will do my best to see if I can drum up some financial support from my department from some of the local cops, (Douglas County Nevada near Lake Tahoe) and my Mopar buddies. Maybe we can all help his family in some way.

If anyone out West or any where else for that matter is interested, on June 19th, I will be having that BBQ which is BBQ pig and beer. You are all welcome to come as there is usually 150 plus people and I live on 2.5 acres. There will be a moment of silence in honor of UNLAWFL there.

I know its out of the question for most of you, but I know you will be here in spirit. There is also room for trailers, campers, tents, ect here, everyone is welcome.

I am writting this from my work computer, so I cant post the flier I just made and will post it later when I get home and hopefully it will get a pin as well.

I also just want to say thnaks to the members here for the way they they are treating this situation as usually I only see type of support in our field. I am sure Gary is looking down right now and very happy with the response and admiration hes getting, you folks are amazing!

God speed Gary. were going to miss you!

Nevada Dave/ LAWFISH,

it's nice to see the bond this board has with each other and the hobby, Gary will be missed by all that knew him......RIP Gary.

Truly profound, how deeply so many have been moved by the loss of a person never met in person.

Godspeed Officer Davis.

God speed Gary. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

Very seldom somebodys I really don't know personally, passing away really touches me. This one did. A class act is gone.

He will be sadly missed, our prayers go out to his family.

What a tragedy. I just recently joined Moparts within the last month and I dont really know many people on here. I have read his posts and others from many other members as well. This has upset me greatly even though I just joined the community here. Its terrible when something terrible happens to good honest peolple. He will surely be missed. Farewell friend.

My great grandfather was killed in the line of duty in St Louis in 1936 (http://www.odmp.org/officer.php?oid=3985). I have an uncle on the force there in St Louis, he and my aunt attend the SLPD's memorial luncheon every year for officers killed in the line of duty. They call each officer's name, and any family members in attendance stand in memory of the officer.

It always makes me sad to hear about an officer down. It reminds me of the story my grandparents told about my great grandfather, how it impacted the family, and makes me think how there is a family behind every officer down. To log onto Moparts yesterday morning and see the news about Unlawful, well, it was very shocking and sad.

I didn't know Gary other than through the keyboard, but he sure impressed me as a great person. Makes me wish I had not been so busy hunting parts in the swap meet at the Nats the past couple years and had found the time to meet everyone at the Moparts tent, would have been able to meet more of you and probably would have met Gary in person.

I have read every reply in this thread and it's clear Gary was an outstanding human being. To his family and to those of you who knew him personally, I am truly sorry for your loss.

As like many others, I never actually met Gary but felt like I knew him because of his presence on this board. Our Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

From today's Oakland Press (Oakland is the county in which Gary worked)




DAVIS, OFFICER GARY C.; of Ortonville; died suddenly in the line of duty on May 13, 2004 at the age of 36. Loving husband of Nicole Hickson Davis; beloved son of Gary Davis of Naples, FL and Julie Davis of Detroit; dear brother of Kimberly (Larry) Brown of Kentucky; son in law of Richard (Judith) Hickson of White Lake and Lois (Richard) Pifer of Goodrich; grandson in law of Mrs. Bertha Hickson; brother in law of Mark (Jordan) Hickson and Andrew Hickson. Mr. Davis was a Police Officer with the Bloomfield Township Police Department and was a member of the Police Officers Labor Council. He was a member of the Sigma Pi Fraternity and also loved fast cars. Funeral Service with full honors will be Monday, May 17, 2004, 11 a.m. at Mount Zion Church, 4900 Maybee Road, Clarkston. Officiating Reverend Manuel Chircop. The family will receive friends Sunday 1-9 p.m. at the RIVERSIDE CHAPEL, Simpson-Modetz Funeral Home , 5630 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford and at the church on Monday at 10 a.m. Rite of Committal Ottawa Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Mi Cops or to Thin Blue Line of Michigan, envelopes will be available. Online guest book

I can only say wow. I truly wish the best for all his family and everyone who knows him.

what a terrible thing to happen to sutch a nice person. I only knew him from Moparts but it seams like I knew him forever.

May he rest in peace. He brought joy and laughter to all who new him.

I don't even know what to say. It's a terrible tragedy. Just the sheer volume of replys here are a testament to the respect and admiration all who came in contact with him, have for him, whether in person or by written word. It is truly a sad day. My thoughts and Prayers are with his family and friends. Damn!

Very sad --- I was always impressed by Gary's knowledge and great attitude. Condolences to the family and all else close to him.

Still hard to believe such a tragic event happened.
I am someone too who never met him in person but seemed like our paths seem to cross regularly on Moparts even if words were not directly spoken between us.
I enjoyed reading his posts and Moparts and more importantly the world just won't be the same without him.
My condolences to Gary's family and friends.

Dave

I've only met Gary and Nicki a few times over at Bubba and Krissy's house, they were very nice people. My heart is breaking for Nicki and the rest of Gary's family and friends, the sudden and tragic loss of a loved one is always so hard. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers,words can not express my sadness. RIP Gary !

Julie LaMothe ( Bubba's sis-in-law)

As for me , mightymo, I had the privlege of knowing Gary for a couple of years, during that time we had a lot of good times and great memories.
Gary will be missed by all of us. I send my deepest sympathy to Nicki and the rest of Gary's family. This world will not be the same without him.

Mark

Sorry to here the bad news when B3 told me what happened i was very sad for his familey our prays go out to his familey and friends

A post from a fellow Police Officer (NY state), Moparts member and car enthusiest..God Bless..the polceman's prayer:

A KNIGHT HAS FALLEN
AND I DON'T KNOW WHY
THAT THE YOUNG AND THE COURAGEOUS
SOMETIMES DIE.

WE WILL MISS THIS PROTECTOR
AND GUARDIAN OF LIFE
FOR SOMETIMES THESE THINGS BRING
THE GREATEST OF STRIFE.

MORNING IS BREAKING
AND GOD HAS OPENED HIS GATES.
THE SUN IS RISING,
IT WILL NO LONGER WAIT.

BUT I KNOW IN MY HEART
AS TIME PASSES BY
THAT WE WILL REMEMBER THIS KNIGHT
WHEN WE SEE THE SPRING SKIES.

By

Dean Darling

Used with Special Permission

wow what a shock!! gary and his family will be in my prayers.

I'm so sorry to hear this!! Words can not express my condolences!

God bless Gary & his family!

God's speed Gary. You will be missed.

I happened on this site just a short while ago..I remember reading about Gary's car in the Mopar Muscle Magazine, but had no idea who this fellow was..He answered to a few of my posts and ideas and was always a gentleman...Too young...Too Soon...Too Much Too Live For......Race On.......

It’s so sad… I am fairly new to the forum and I only knew him as text on a page but I feel as though I lost a close friend. I was stuck in the traffic on I-75 that morning near the accident and had no idea, what a shock when I heard the news.

What a great bunch of Mopar loving people on this site and WOW what a presence Gary had on people all over the country.

Rest in peace.

Gary was a guy that always answered my posts, whether it was an "atta boy" for a new best et, or helpful info on a particular problem. I am currently ordering my QTP's in the size that he found for me, when I couldn't locate it in my catalog. When he didn't cross paths with me for a while, he would PM me just to see what I had been up to. While we never personally met, I always felt like I was sitting across the table from him when we conversed. I'm going to have a tough time dealing with him being gone.....don't know what else to say.

My condolences to his family and friends.

Man, I'm speechless!!!!! I've been off the computer for a week now and just was able to check the board and here I find this. Seems way too many of our national treasures are being wasted everyday. It saddens me to see such a young guy taken away for something that could have been prevented. My wife and I send our condolances to Gary's family and may he rest in peace in that he is now in a better place.

I don't know what to say. I meet him at the nats last year he seemed to be a great guy. He will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and family. Greg

I am new to this forum, read thru it every night but dont post much since Im new to this forum and new to the mopar world...just wanted to say that im touched by the responses on here....im a cop in Los Angeles and can see that Gary was well respected here, wish I could of met him....I've always enjoyed his posts. If anyone knows of any of his fellow officers I think they would very much appreciate knowing about this site and this thread especially, i have known fellow officers who have been killed and oh man, its hard. All the feeling expressed here would be greatly appreciated by them I know.

Just at a lost for words...you just never know when its ur time, my partner and I had a accident yesterday also, ran into a light pole while rolling code 3 after someone who didnt see us tried to turn right into us. Airbags deployed, unit was totaled, but we both walked away with some scratches.....and then I read this, live every day like its your last.

Just wish I could of known him.

My condolences to his wife and family. I've never met Gary but like most others, saw his personality shine thru here on Moparts. He truly seemed to be someone worth getting to know and Moparts has lost a veritable pillar of its community. Truly a sad day.

I'm new here and didnt know about him but he is obviously going to be missed greatly. A loved man. So sorry for the loss to his family and friends.

Its hard for me to know what to say. I only knew Gary thru this site, but I feel like that was as close as knowing him in person. I feel his loss the same as if he had lived here in town and I saw him every day.

We are, all of us, diminished, by the loss of a friend. But we move on, knowing that he touched us in some small way, and made our lives better for it.

In the words of a good friend "Clonestocker", I would like to believe that our maker needed him somewhere else in a more important capacity, and called him home.

Rest In Peace Gary

Bill T

I have never met Gary but he will be missed. We have lost a valuable person here. My condolensences to his family.

I have only met Gary one time last year, but i have communicated with him a couple times on this site. He was nothing but nice, and helpful. God Speed.

Another who never met Gary but always enjoyed his posts. Seems personality can shine thru even on a web board.

Just watching the outpouring of emotion from those who DID know him speaks volumes.

I know this has had me in a sad state for a whole day, Can't stop thinking about him.

I just don't know what else to say, I think it all been said already. I'm gonna go hug my wife now.

RIP, UNLAWFL

i have never met gary in person are talked to him but read a lot of his post and can tell he was a true caring person and was one of a kind,my mother passed in december and i can tell you from what my mom told me and my family after visiting the other side and comeing back one last time to tell her family she loved them and that my father was waiting on her and her family members too that passed she said that my dad was doing what he loved on earth in heaven fishing and that the fish are just the most beautiful fish you ever saw and that she met jesus and he is a very merciful and loving father he will see you through this i just know gary is doing what he loved on earth in heaven and we will see him and other loved ones when are time is called on. to garys family wife and his kids (his boxers)and friends he so dearly loved he will be with you ever day on earth in spirit god bless and may the lord comfort you in the days to come and give you peace in your hearts. I asked Jesus, How much do you love me?" jesus answered, this much -" He spread his arms and died for me. RIP Gary!

I've put off saying anything for over a day now because I just didn't know how to put my feelings to words (I still don't). I, too, am a police officer and I was fortunate to meet Gary (seems strange to call him "Gary"...he'll always be "Unlawfl" to me) a few years ago on Brice Rd. (back when the Chally was still green & silver) and had seen him a couple of times since then at the Moparts cookouts.
About four years ago, I went through a terrible time in my life. The friendships and helpful words of "Unlawfl" and some of the others on the board helped me through the difficult times (BTW, still happily married and having a 2nd baby next month). In one of the threads, everyone pitched in together to get me a computor so I could stay on the Moparts board. I printed up that thread and kept it ever since, just to look back and remember everyone's kindness. I think Gary's family would appreciate seeing all of the kind words that are being said about him here on Moparts.
Words cannot describe how saddened I am over his family's loss. My biggest fear as a police officer is leaving my children without a father. There is so much evil in this world that our children need the guidance of good parents. My prayers go out to Gary's family. May his family truly feel God's presence and comfort now. Gary...Unlawfl, thank you for the difference that you made in this world with your life; in your community, in your family, and here. You have spent your few years here on Earth wisely. You will be greatly missed!
-Guru Ranger (Det. Sgt. Steve Walker)
PS: I'll see 'ya in Heaven someday. Save me a pit pass!

I am shocked as well as saddened. I never met Gary, but felt like I too knew him from reading all his posts. We never know when our time on earth is over. It's times like this, when I question why society puts sports figures and actors on such high pedistals, when it's the men and woman of our police and fire departments (and let's not forget our soldiers), who put their lifes on the line everyday to protect and help us! My prayers go out to Gary's family in their time of sorrow. Gary will be missed by all!

I too am in shock....my jaw literally fell open.

Don't really know what to say, but I wanted to say something...

While I'm mostly a lurker, and do not know anyone on this board personally, the internet has brought screen names and car pictures into my sphere of aquantainces. It is a shame and a loss, and my family extends our deepest sympathies and condolences to Gary's family and to everyone who knew him.

Be careful everyone, and tell everyone that you love that you do whenever you can.

I think this board, and the world has suffered a great loss, and will not ever be the same...

Again, our condolences.

my prayers go out to unlawful's family. this is very sad.

Like most of you i never meet Gary , But reading his posts could see he was a great caring man who well be missed by us all . My heart is very heavy for his wife & faimly . I feel their pain because 14 years ago my twin brother who was a policeman was killed doing what he loved to do, was been a policeman , May god bless Gary,s wife & faimly.

P.S Gary when u get to the gates of heaven there well be a Big Block 69 polara wating for you it well be my twin brother Jimmy You two Mopar Gear Heads have a great time . Gone But Never Forgoten , God Bless You Always Gary

Shocking loss for the Moparts community and of course people near him. My condolences for Unlawfl's family and friends.

R.I.P.

I just got back on this board for the first time in a while and saw the news.

I am shocked and saddend to hear of this

I talked to unlawfl just a few times on the phone
about some engine troubles i was having. he didn't know me from adam and just p.m. his number to me to help me out.

he was always happy to talk to help me out.

My thoughts and prayers go out to gary's family

I am so very sorry !

We all know the feeling of losing a good friend. My thoughts and condolences to this board family and the Family of Gary Davis. For each of you, it's a good time to have this board family to lean on. Take the time right now to value and appreciate the friendships you all have with all those who remain here. May the memories of Gary draw you all closer together. I am so sorry for your loss!!

I am the wife of maxmaniac..I just want to express my sympathy to the family for their loss. My husband talked about Gary all the time and what a great guy he was so I also feel like I know him but never have met him. Deepest sympathy to his wife.Every post I read I shed another tear...God bless!

I'll keep Gary's family in my prayers. Anytime you lose a friend or a loved one is hard, but to lose one so suddenly and so young is tragic. I was scrolling through some threads and there was his last post. It was eerie knowing the man who had written it was gone. I know God needed him or he wouldn't have called him home. God's speed Gary, you'll be missed.

I am in total SHOCK. I still can't believe it. Our prayers go out to Gary's family.

My heart is heavy for the family and friends of certainly a fine man. RIP.

wow what a thing to see on here after being off it for awhile. I got back on to post on my post about my son being born on the 10th and see this. I didn't know Gary in person but knew of him on here and knew it was his challenger on the cover and just knew him that way. That is so sad. I lost my mom on the 29th of march and we had cars in the funeral. That is they way she wanted it and that is the way Gary would too.

RIP Gary RIP good man!

Corey

Only knew him throught the web site. He was always willing to help someone on the board with a problem or answer there questions. Never met him but seemed to be a very good person. My prayers are with his family and many many friends.

sorry to hear about gary.my thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family and his freinds.i didnt know him personally but saw his posts on moparts from time too time.....take care and god bless....john

My deepest regards go out to Nikki and Gary's family, as well as everyone here on MOPARTS..

I was informed of this terrible news yesterday when I recieved a call from markbeep. I started to read it , but could not finish it in one setting.

I feel that I am one of the VERY lucky ones to have met Gary. But bare with me..

I knew him here on Moparts and talked to him a little through pm's about his Moparty's, That I never made it to. I finally got a chance to meet him at Best Machine last year when I went out to pick up my tranny from 727Jim.. I kinda had mixed signals from Gary at first. I thought he was short and sorta "prickish" when meeting him. We only talked for about 20-30 minutes.. I was kinda confused.

When I got back home, after the 6 hour drive, I made a post here about meeting Gary, Steff, 727Jim, his son Ryan and Chuck, at Best.. I said I was dissappointed about not seeing some cars. Gary pm'd me and was VERY APOLOGETIC. Little did I know at the time that it was the same day that he and Nikki made the decision to put of their "children" {Boxers} to sleep. Since then, Gary and I became a little closer through pm's and e-mails. I wish I could've gotten to know you ALOT better.

He gave me the BEST compliment I ever recieved about my car when he made the post about how much of a "jalopy" it was when I bought it. That made me feel soo GREAT about myself and what I accomplished.. I only wish that he was around now to know that the head gaskets are going back on tonight and he is able to go for a ride anytime... I'll miss ya man.. Thanks for being an AWESOME FRIEND.. .as I type through VERY teary eyes...

"He was the best of us."

I am another guy who never knew Gary in person but having spent alot of time reading his posts on here I felt like I did know him. He was a very big part of this Moparts board! We will miss him! Prayers and thoughts go out to his good family..

I've been away from the board all week, real sorry to hear about this terible loss, my thoughts and condolences to gary's family.

Just read the news. What a tragic loss to both his family and friends. My prayers and condolenses to the family. He will truly be missed by all that came in contact with him. Having never met him or spoken to him personally I still felt the heart warming genuine friendliness that he exuded in his posts. As can be seen here I think that everyone respected him and his wisdom. He will be sorrily missed by all. I am deeply saddened by the news and regret the fact that I never got a chance to meet him. The world has lost a truly good man in heart and spirit.

Gary my prayers are with you and I hope that you get a prime pit location at that great race track in the sky.

Oh my God.....unbelievable....what a week. My mother had a bad stroke,is in the hospital,and I haven't logged on all week. When I do,I find out this news. Just terrible.My heartfelt condolences to his fammily and all his friends. A very sad day indeed.

This is just unbelievable...
I remember waking up as the news posted breaking news about this accident, it was about 3am.
Then I was at the barber yesterday & I am reading the detroit news & free press article about the accident, all the while thinking to myself that this person seemed familiar to me.
I found myself thinking about it every time there was a news update, it wasn't till today that all the pieces came together for me.

It's such a tragic loss to everyone who knew him. My prayers and condolenses to his family.

Respectfully,
Matt

Just got back from working out of town, this news
hits hard. We will truly miss him.
My prayers to his family.

This sucks!!! I just turned on Moparts for the first time in a few days and see this

Truely a sad day. My thoughts are with his friends and family.

Like most everyone else who've posted, I never knew him personally, only through Moparts. But I knew from reading his posts that he was both extremely knowledgable & always willing to help. When I logged on to Moparts Friday night & saw the memorial banner at the top of the home page I thought, "What the......?" Then when I read the story I was dumbstruck,unable to join the posts right then. Not until now have I been able to add my condolences to his family & friends. There just aren't words..................

I've been preoccupied with everyday life and havent been by the boards recently. I was at E-town today, my 12 year old son was hungry so we stopped to get a slice of pizza. To my surprise was a post card size memorial for Gary. I was stunned. I quickly made my way to the Moparts tent to find out what had happened. Dave filled me on on this tragic event. It took every bit of my self control to avoid losing it while he was telling me the story. This hit home! although Gary and I never met in person I considered him a brother. I too was a police Officer, I just retired 12/31/03, after 18 years of service(NYPD). after my visit with Dave at the moparts tent I wandered away in disbelief, this was not the first time that I've dealt with the loss of a fellow officer this was different!

My wife rang my cell as I was walking away immediatly she knew something was wrong she heard it in my voice. When I told her what had happened she too was overwhelmed with saddness and quickly asked about his family. was at this point I could not control the tears.
my heart felt saddness my sorrow can not be expressed in words, my prayers go to his family and friends. Indeed we lost a good man.
the only consolation is that he he is now in a better place. I guess the good Lord needed another Angel!
May he rest in peace and the lord watch over his family and provide for them!

My prayers and condolenses to his family.Such a sad day.
Jim

After 48 hours, I still don't think I have the words to adequately describe Unlawfl's passing.
I never met the man. And he wouldn't know me from Adam.
But, the one thing that sticks out in my mind is when my car, along with those of four other Moparts members, appeared in the same issue of Mopar Muscle last year.
Unlawfl started a thread in which he told Moparts members about it. Even though his car had earlier gotten the front page and a full spread in MM, he still seemed genuinely excited about more Moparts members getting coverage in the premier Mopar magazine.
Judging by the comments made by people who knew him best, he was a good man who had his priorities straight.
It's tough to accept right now but, Gary is in a better place. To those who knew him and loved him, take comfort in knowing that you had the privilege of making his acquaintance, if for only the briefest of time.
Also be glad that you got to share a few laughs while working on these old Mopars that can sometimes get you so upset.

Like many here, my first contact with Gary was here on the board. a few years ago i got to work side by side with him on another members car down here in florida. as i got to know Gary a little better, i realized what a special person he was. Gary also helped us out in the enginemasters regional competition. he was willing to do whatever he could to help, but hey, that's the way he was all the time. Gary's attributes were many and we're all going to miss him terribly. i feel like i've lost a brother, well, actually i guess i have. My prayers go out to Gary's wife Niclole. she's so much like Gary was, a very wonderful person and a joy to be around. i can only imagine what she's going through. god bless her.

God Speed Gary Davis, aka Unlawful. You will be missed.

I never met Unlawfl, but he seemed to be a great guy. I always saw posts from him every time I came to the board(I'm a lurker. This is my second post). I just wanted to send my condolences to his family and friends. My loss I never got to meet him.

I can't believe this. I just got back from a weeks vacation only to hear this. God bless his family. He was a good soul.

Tim

I've been outta town for the last week. I can't believe this tragedy. I never met Gary but he was one of my favorite guys here at Moparts. His posts always seemed to be helpful or funny and many times both. I'll pray for his family and friends.
britt
64 Dodge 440 sedan

I am very shocked and totally devistated!! I did not know Gary personally, either. But very fimilar with his member name. I personally loved his posts on tech ( very smart and logical individual) I picked up on his ideas for my ride, and have been very satisfied with the results as per say. This has been hard to put down hear on the board, especially after reading 30 something pages of posts. All I can say is The Members on this site are an outstanding group of unique individuals like Gary. Its no wonder HE liked the web site. The tag for Gary' name will be missed by a lot of people on this site. I know I will. I lost two very special people in my family with in 2 years and hearing about this now does,nt help much. I know his wife, family, kids and the community all share a great loss of a man who has purpose!! Who helped, Who shared, Who generally brightened someone's day. Why do all the good one's go......That is a question I have no understanding. Gary, I will miss your posts. I wish we could have met. You are a very outstanding person ( 30+ pages worth are hard to argue ) And will be missed by the masses. My heart goes out to your wife, kids and family. And all the people that have had personable experience's with such a great individual. God Bless you my friend............Meanmaxx

Until now I have hesitated to post a reply here because I couldn't find the words to express how I feel. While I never had the pleasure of meeting him personally, I have a hollow feeling inside. When one of my cars made the cover of Mopar Muscle, Gary was the first to send me a e-mail to congratulate me. When I got in an argument with another member over something stupid, Gary sent me a e-mail and reminded me that I was arguing with someone who didn't share the same appreciation for restored cars. Through his many posts, he showed that he was a first class gentleman and I'm sure those who were close to him feel like they have been robbed of something precious. Like myself, I'm sure many other members share the huge sense of loss and have shed a few tears over such a tragic event.

My condolences to his wife Nicki and the rest of his family and friends.

What a terrible loss. I had the honor of meeting Un at Woodward last year. I would like to send my condolences to Nicole and their family. You should know that he is in Heaven.

my condolences to the family..

he will be missed

I'm so sorry to hear about this. What a great, knowledgeable yet humble presence he was on this board. He will be really be missed. My sincere prayers also go out to his family and friends.

My prayers and condolences to his family and freinds. From what I know of him from the Moparts board, he was a true gentleman.

God Bless,


Tom

I only knew him from here, but he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.

May his soul cruise the heavens, and memory cruise our hearts.

I took my Challenger to the funeral home today. What a glorious day for a drive. It was the kind of day that makes you feel great without any other enhancers. There were a zillion people there all to pay their respects. Half of which were cops. Cops from neighboring towns, Detroit cops, cops from all over. It was pretty impressive. There were lots of sweet Mopars in the parking lot, too. (including Gary's Challenger right in front)

Emotions ran high in the sorrow department and I wasn't sure I was going to make it to the front of the line to say hello to Nikki. When I was just about to the front I thought I was going to lose it, but soon found that Nikki was a pillar of warmth and confidence. Yeah, she was bumming, but what immense strength she demonstrated. It only figures that a guy like Gary got a gal like Nikki. Sweet, considerate and welcoming. She gave ME the strength to push on, as compared to the other way around. How ironic. I felt like a blubbering mess,(I wasn't actually crying, but felt like I was gonna' at any moment) but HER attitude really helped me pull it together and feel good about being there. Imagine that. What a fantastic lady.


Should be another impressive display of police and Mopar iron tomorrow for the procession. I feel honored to be able to participate and more than anything, EXTREMELY honored to have made friends with Gary a few years ago. We're gonna' miss that donut eatin' speed freak. (I love jabbin' Gary with that stereotype! ) He was and still is one helluva' guy cuz he's gonna' live on forever in my book.

Dale

I've been away for a few days because of work and family commitments.
I couldn't believe what I was reading this morning, I'm still shocked.
I first met Gary 3 or 4 years ago at the Nats, and looked forward to seeing him and other Moparts people at Big Bear each year.
What impressed me most was what a down-to-earth guy he was.
Whan I posted about a perplexing parenting problem I had with my little boy and ex-wife, it was his advice I trusted most.
The world has lost one of it's "good guys."
R.I.P.

I, was setting on the porch of the gym my husband and I belong to Thurs... speaking to a friend of my husbands who is also a cop, he was kind of making a little fuss about having to work on his birth day. It was purely in jest, he told another of his friends when she ask him about (being a witness to a crime while off duty,) that "There's no such thing as off duty cops" as our conversation continued he thanks me for having sympathy for people in their line of work, as I told him it is a job that I, wouldn't want...(they have so much to deal with) and it came around to it always seems to be those routine(done it a zillion times) traffic stops that seem to claim the lives of so many of our officers.
I'm not sure why.... but I came home and got on the computer( I've been offline for a while due to a virus and hving to reformat everything install a router so on) And the first place I come to is Moparts where I saw on the main screen in bold blue letters: In Memory Of...And I honestly froze!
It has taken me this long to even be able to reply to this thread. It's been on my mind and it literaly breaks my heart, I didn't know Gary (Unlawful) as well or as long as many of you did, but every time I had the privillage to speak with him he was kind, compassionate and very genuine. I have 2 pm's in my inbox from him that I have read over and over and many that were deleted( as Dart_Girl said ... had I only known.... just goes to show that we take so many things for granted.. I know I'm rambling but you'll have to forgive me as words escape me right now... I, too feel as if I've lost a dear friend even though I was never fortunate enough to have met him and his wife in person.. I, would just like to tell her how very sorry I am for her loss and for all of you on this board who are hurting because of his death, I'm sorry for your loss as well.
And to quote officer Larry "There is no such thing as an off duty cop" He was just relocated to a better/higher precinct(sp?) One where there is no more drunk drivers, or knife carrying bad guys to contend with... it's constant donuts and coffee for OUR deeply missed (Unlawful) Gary Davis.. God Bless You All you have my deepest sympathies as I can't imagine how deep your sorrow must run.
Slow down, buckle up, and the next time you get pulled over for being in a hurry when you're late for work... instead of grinding your teeth and cursing the officer just say Thank you officer! He's trying to save you or your loved ones this kind of grief.

I never met him but somehow feel as if I new him, just from reading a few of his post.

It is strange how never meeting someone can still give you a lump in your throat and tears in your eyes when hearing of their passing.

Bless Gary and his family, prayers will be sent their way.

After "finally" getting my computer back up and running.....I see this on my first visit to Moparts. I'm deeply saddened and shocked over the news. Even though I never knew Gary, other than in the Mopart's community, he seemed a very good-hearted person.....always willing to give a hand or advice to those in need.

My heartfelt prayers go out to the family and loved ones-- in this most difficult time.

i only knew him from the board but i`m very sorry to hear about what happened.

This was certainly the last thing i expected to see when i went to moparts. Although i never met him, he answered several of my posts and a few e-mails from me, and also made me feel much better about my no lights on the trailer incident..lol..he did make it seem as though i'd known him for years, really a nice man and always helping out. Prayers are with Gary and his family and unlawful.

I too only knew Gary from online. I specifically waited until today, as close as I could to the time of his funeral to add my thoughts to this thread. I knew I would not be able to attend the service, but felt this was the best way I could participate, by specifically taking the time to remember him now. However, by waiting, there isn't much I am able to add that hasn't already been said. Gary's legacy will be the vast number of lives he touched while he was with us - both here on the board, as well as offline. Simply to show how much of an pillar of the Moparts community Gary was, as of the time of this reply, there have been almost 1100 posts, with almost 32,000 views on the various topics dedicated to Gary. Those numbers speak volumes alone.

Gary, thanks for everything. You will be sorely missed by myself and everyone else here.

He truely was the best of us.

Like so many of you I never had the oppurtunity to meet Gary in person, but his passing has hit me like the loss of an old friend.
My family's thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to Gary's family and friends.

God Speed Gary "Unlawful" Davis, You will be missed.
Troy

this is very very sad. i take all my mopar mags up my garage after i read them but the one with his car has stayed under my bed so i could always read his story and be inspired. never had the pleasure to meet him. like many said before, he was first to reply to my first post. just downright sad

I reqret I never had the chance to meet this GENTLEMAN. After reading so much about him, in my opinion that is what he was.

RIP Gary

I only met Gary once (last year at the nats) but after meeting him once and reading all of his posts I felt I knew him.

This tragic event has touched me in many ways and I feel the loss very deeply, not nearly as much as many of you I'm sure. I still get all choked up whenever I come to this bored now.

I regret I couldnt make it out to his service or funeral today, but rest assured He and his wife will forever be in my prayers.

R.I.P Gary......I hope that when my time comes I will get to meet you again

Ron

Wow!! I've been out of town for the last 5 days. I really hate to hear this. I don't know how many threads I started over the years that no one would answere but Gary helped me keep it at the top till someone did. Will miss you buddy!!!!

I just heard about this today. I didn't know him other than here. I'm happy he broke his 10 second barrier and happy that he made the cover of MM with that awesome ride.

We'll be seeing ya, Un.

-jr

Please extend our deepest regards to his wife and family from my wife Judy and me. This whole ordeal made me think a lot about life and the paths we take and are led to.

Oh man, what a tragedy. God Bless Gary, and his family.

I have been on vacation for the last 2 weeks.When I read about Gary the shock was phisicaly sicking.I meet Gary at the Harper Ave cruise in Michigan.He was truely a "Gentleman and Diplomat"

Decided to check in today and catch up on the latest Mopar news. When I saw what it involved it felt like someone had punched me in the stomach. I never met Gary in person, but he had answered questions for me and offered advise several times. In addition, he was always one of the first board members to post a word of encouragement when I needed to vent about my sons illness. This is truly one of the saddest things that I have ever heard about. My heart goes out to his family and friends for this horrible and tragic loss.

i just can't believe it. i only knew him from the boards as as well, but he was a caring & helpful individual to say the least. it truly is a tragedy when a good man goes. he will be missed. prayers from me & my family. he will not be forgotten.

Haven't visited this board in months. Dropped in yesterday to the Unlawful Race Only forum. I just assumed he had taken charge of that forum. When I figured out what happened my heart sank.

R.I.P.

I never met Gary but I felt that I knew him through the posts and all the people that responded to him. I`m kind of at a loss for words. I have been reading all the posts in the last few days and many of them are saying what I feel. It was tragedy and it has been hard on the family. The hardest part is yet to come. Once the attention calms down and everybody settles back into their own life, Nicole will be left with an empty space. This is the time that the support needs to carry on and let her know that we will not forget.

I never had a chance to personally meet Gary, but only through Moparts, PM's and the sorts, I was planning a trip to St. Ignace to the big show up there and then get a chance to see him and his car. My prayers are with Gary and his Family.

RIP Gary.

WOW I'm gone for a little while and now this.
Great guy to the Mopar hobby, great tech and advice over the years. He will be missed but many many friends.
A fellow officer in blue lost too soon.
I just recieved word that one of my officers was shot tonight while attempting an apprhension. Just moments before I found out about UN.
Way too soon.....

I haven't been on Moparts for a couple days and just learned of this. My heart sank. I only had one or two board interactions with him, one concerning the color of his challenger (prowler orange). My buddy is painting his 82 shortwide that color because of seeing it on Gary's car. No doubt an upstanding individual with a heart of gold. My condolences go out to all family and close friends.
Lance Harris.

I saw your post and figured I might know you. I'm Kim, Gary's big sis. I'm glad you we're reunited, I'm sure that made him happy. I don't know how to post yet, just stumbled upon your's. I always liked those Road Runners beep beep!!! Thanks for being part of his great big Moparts.com family. Keep your chin up, he would want you to be smiling.

Looks like your first post went off without a hitch. Good job Kim! Gary would be proud (probally more shocked) that you are posting on Moparts.

I admire your strength. Gary and I weren't close in the sense that many others were close to him... people like the Irons aned racing buddies etc. but we were good chatting buddies be it on the computer, moparts, ims or the phone Gary always liked to talk about cars and most of our conversations revolved around cars and our love for the hobby and for the people in this hobby and of course he mentioned you to me.

I was stricken with how amazing it was that you said for US to keep our chin up when I can't imagine the pain you must be feeling being that you were siblings and knew him better than any of us ever could.

God bless you.

I hope you continue to post and keep Gary's memory alive. None of us will ever forget him nor the kind things he said to us or did for us.

Take care of yourself and don't be a stranger.

Peace,
DG

Got your e-mail Kim....will miss him greatly.