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When Hollywood Ruled The Skies - Volumes 1 through 4 by Bruce Oriss


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Brad

So sorry Gary didn't make it down here - we could have used a guy with his talents right here on the field at Omaka - a quick glance at the beauty that surrounds us, a cold beer, a joke about his accent - and then straight to work on what he did best.
I hope he finds something similar where he is now, and the pain that you and others close to him fades to a dull ache with the passing of time.

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Thanks Brad for the words

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Thanks, Brad. We'll see you tomorrow.

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Thank you Brad - hard to write I am sure.

Not sure if Gary liked country but the lyrics to Vince Gill's "Go rest high up on that mountain" seem quite fitting.

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That couldn't have been said better.

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Thanks Brad, that must have been hard to write but very well said.

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I appreciate the post, Brad, as well as how difficult it must have been to write.

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The essence of a true friend...tks for sharing Brad.

Yes, most here ( including me ) only knew him through the WEB.

But he did grace & touch many among us.......

He left OUR community with an impressive sense of loss....

Blue sky sir


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Thank you, Brad.

I have not been able to post on any threads; tears are flowing almost non-stop. Your words helped. You are special and your thoughts about another special man are a bit comforting.


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Brad, please accept my condolences in the loss of your friend and thank you for going to the effort to write such a caring and insightful post. I'd know Gary for a couple of years here and will always fondly remember a day I spent with him in Midland a couple of summers ago.
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Brad, my sincere condolences and thanks for the wise words. Gary was a lucky man for having a friend like you.

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Thank you, sir. Your words were truly from the heart, and greatly appreciated.

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Thank you Brad; that had to be tough to write. My condolences on the loss of your friend.

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