17 July 2014 Kent, WA – Family and friends, co-workers and drag racers came together today to celebrate Gary’s life. It began with a committal service at Tahoma National Cemetery as any military person has earned and ended with a memorial potluck at Pacific Raceways, a place he loved so dearly.

It’s hard to describe how many people Gary touched as he was involved with his basic favorites, football and drag racing, and both involve a lot of people. I only knew Gary for a short time; though in that short time we grew close quickly. His personality was infectious and hastened by our mutual love of the drag strip brought us together with that commonality. Being day’s apart in age was another part of our quick friendship; I too will miss what he brought to the track.

R.I.P. GARY

In memory of Gary there are images of the Potluck – click here to go to the album.