Gary was a fun, hard-grinding, gracious sailing buddy and friend. His memorial brought out a diverse group of extended family and friends from Arizona to British Columbia. What an amazing group, with lots of interactions, smiles and stories. Gwen and her crew, Lorren and Francesca produced an impressive setting in the wonderful Mercer Island home, with a table of food. Like the Festa Italiana Gary was involved with, the food was more than we could make a dent in. The real joy was watching everyone sharing stories and all the smiles. Surprised by the photos on the TV, many didn't even know Gary sailed! Kathleen and I met Gwen & Gary in the Bellevue condo and by 2004 Gary and I were sailing on Tsunami, Karleken, and some of the Shilshole fleet, doing the Oregon Offshore, Swiftsure and local races together. He is missed by us all, and will be with us in our memories. What a fine gathering! Thank you all. . .

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