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I know it's not technically a photo of Gary, and it's not much, but I put this together for my own profile- anyone else can use it as they wish.

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Someone mentioned Retroaviation stickers with proceeds going to a shelter to take care of Gary's dogs... let me know when and where to donate.

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Gary at Reno 2007

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thanks all for posting the pics of the man in his true element.

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Gary and His adventures at Reno. As told by the man himself.

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Dammit, guys... :cry:

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I think one of the best is a self portrait from the WIX photo contest thread as posted by the master craftsman in his own words. You can see he is proud of his accomplishment...rightfully so.


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One B-24A tailgunner's section.........8 months labor
Parts, materials, and gun.......donations from WIXers
One fat boy being the first person to sit in a B-24A tailgunner's sling during flight for the first time in around 67 years.........PRICELESS!!!


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So WIXers, thanks for making that project so memorable to me! I'll never forget it.


We'll never forget it either. God speed Gary

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Nothing really special here but something Gary loved to work on:
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Fantastic pictures. This is a tough one. I've been bummed out all day... :cry:

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how could a guy with a smile like that be so sad. man WE are going to miss him!
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Wow.., i am totally speechless!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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The pic you posted is perfect.

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