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Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by alphie, Sep 29, 2011.

  1. alphie

    alphie Veteran

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    Just got confirmation on Facebook. :(  This just hits hard, not sure how to take this. RIP Gary you will be missed my friend.
     
  2. exclusacon

    exclusacon Expert with the Scopes!

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    Rip....didnt know him....
     
  3. Aernaroth

    Aernaroth <b><font color=blue>I voted for Super_Megatron and Veteran

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    I only met Gary once, but he seemed like a genuinely nice guy, and we are lessened as a community by his passing. My heart goes out to his family and friends in this difficult time.
     
  4. Haloid1177

    Haloid1177 Hey, That's Pretty Good

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    I can't say I had the pleasure of meeting Gary, but when someone on TFW passes, it feels like you lost a part of the family. Thoughts go out to his loved ones in this difficult time.
     
  5. doomboy536

    doomboy536 Universe Onslaught fanboy

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    My sentiments exactly.
     
  6. chrisr291

    chrisr291 Master of the Unknown

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    Wow, I talked to the guy a few times here. I'm pretty shocked to be honest, he was a great guy and will be missed!

    :( 
     
  7. Vector Sigma

    Vector Sigma <b><i><font color=FFFF00>Crazy Colon Burner!!!!</b Veteran

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    RIP Gary. My condolences to his family and friends. I never had the pleasure of meeting him, but he always seemed a great guy on here.
     
  8. Liokaiser

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    Gary was a dear friend. We had just talked about hanging out at NJCC. My thoughts and prayers to his family. :( 
     
  9. Protoman

    Protoman The Legendary One Veteran

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    Why is this not front paged!!

    I knew Gary very well, we did many podcasts together and he was such a pleasure to talk too. This is a shock to me............. he will be missed so very VERY much.
     
  10. Kickback

    Kickback @GeekWithChris Administrator News Staff

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    Per request of his wife we removed any mention of his passing until she said it was okay. There was immediate family unaware of his passing and they deserve to know via personal communication, NOT Facebook. She has recently said that it's okay. As for a frontpage, we are not prepared at this time to make a statement but rest assured we will.

    RIP Gary.
     
  11. SPLIT LIP

    SPLIT LIP Be strong enough to be gentle

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    This is terrible. He helped me out back when Animated ended. He was such a nice and helpful guy. I never had the privelege to meet him in person, though. Rest in peace, Gary.
     
  12. SydneyY

    SydneyY @syd_tfw Veteran TFW2005 Supporter

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    He really was a true gentleman and it showed even in a faceless online communications we had. Rest in peace Gary.
     
  13. plowking

    plowking I'm with ErechOveraker. Veteran

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    Gary was one of the first guys I made friends with here. We chit chatted via pm and what not. Got to meet him in person at TFCon '09.....

    I'll always look at the Alt Nemmy Prime I got from you in a different way now....

    Gary was even more awesome in person than he was over the 'net.

    really gonna miss you man.

    R.I.P. my friend.
     
  14. General Magnus

    General Magnus Da Custodes of the Emprah

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    It´s a sad moment when someone in the fandom dies. For all our bickering, we never wish harm upon people.

    RIP.
     
  15. DevilzFan

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    Gary and I became quite friendly over the last few years. He and I went to the G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra charity premiere together in Rhode Island. We both attended JoeCon '10 together, as well as various other 'Con's over the last few years. We chatted on the phone quite frequently as well. I really got to know the man, and I'm so thankful for that.

    Gary was a total optimist. Whenever life threw something at him, he was always positive things would turn around for the better. That is something to be admired.

    This world lost an amazing person yesterday, and we are all poorer for it. I hope you have found peace my friend. You will be missed.

    All I could think about over the last 24 hours were Luisa and Gary's two son's. They are in my thoughts.
     
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    Very sad. Rest in peace Gary. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts.
     
  17. TheIncredibleHulk

    TheIncredibleHulk Bad Luck Incarnate

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    :( 


    Anybody know what happened?
     
  18. Sharktibolt

    Sharktibolt Well-Known Member

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    I've met him a time or two at NH get-togethers. Really nice guy from what I remember.

    :rip  Gary.
     
  19. Starscreamownz

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    Wow. only in his forties. Such a shame he died so young. I never had the pleasure of meeting him however some of the posts I saw him make made me believe he was a reasonable guy.

    RIP
     
  20. Robogeek28

    Robogeek28 Proud grandpa

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    Damn such a shame...RIP bud.


    I didn't know him personally but have been here long enough to know of him.


    My thoughts go out to his family.