Crissy Warnock:
There are very few people
in my lifetime I have had such a high regard for. Gary, was one of
those few. When I was a struggling single parent attending night
school, Gary was there to cheer me on and to support me. He not only
served as an inspiration to me when times were tough, he was the
very best male role model to my son Jonathan. For that I will always
love and remenber him. My entire family came to love, respect and
admire Gary. I will always remember you with the dignity and class
that defined who you were and still are to so many...Thank God I
am now a seasoned nurse who knows how to deal with death and dying.
It has allowed me the opportunity to be humble and thank God for
the great times and to be blessed that we have had any time at all
with such wonderful people like Gary. I know now after losing my
husband and losing Gary that God and his infinite wisdom has another
plan for these wonderful men, and that someday we will be together
again.
Gina Leonardo:
When I met Gary at Merced College I knew he would be a friend
for life. Of all the wonderful things he was dedicated to, being
a great friend was his finest talent. That smile! That smile! His
unique charm always seemed to shine right through you. I miss our
e-mails and our chats. Our
Catholic belief lets me know you are in heaven but I've always thought
of you as an angel on earth masquerading around as a musician, artist,
and good friend. You are missed my friend.
Steve Christian (bassist, formerly
of Flying Blind):
Gary's
playing always inspired me to be a better bass player. From one bass
player to another, rest in peace, brother.
Johnny Gifford:
Heaven must have needed
Gary for a new project Gods been working on for a long time. He was
always a good friend to each of us ! We will miss you Gary !
Donnie Maghoney:
Gary
was one of my best friends. It is honor and a blessing just to
have stood next to you for so many nights. How I will miss our
rides together listening to music and having conversations, or
just a shoulder to lean on. You always gave me good, sound advice.
I will never forget your kind heart. You gave to everyone though
- you gave & gave
you never asked for anything in return. You were a stand up friend
until the end, and I will miss you everytime I perform. I dont
know if this band will ever be as good without you. You were the
one who kept everything together. I know its only been a short
time since your passing, but I miss you already. I'm
sure there are plenty of great musicians up there just waiting
to play with sombody as talented as you. I have always been one
of those people who are afraid of leaving this world, but just
knowing we have you there already to see us through when that time
comes gives me a sense of peace. The last time I saw Gary
in the hospital, I was not sure if he was aware that I was there,
but like always he was there me and everyone else. Gary's last
words to me at the hospital were to tell my son Tanner Happy birthday
who was to turn 6 years old the following week thats so like you
brother to think of someone else even in your toughest time. I
love you, "My
Wayrad Gig Bro." - Donnie
Joe Barretta:
I spent
a lot of time playing Music with Gary. Whenever I would book gigs
to perform my original material, Gary and Dave Hawkes were always
with me. I also was a fill in player with the Wayrads. Gary was
one of the best bass players I ever played with. Gary knew how
to support the song, make the song groove. Gary's playing was never
ego driven, his purpose was to make the band sound tight, not many
musicians reach that status. I did not get to spend much time with
Gary in his last days, but me and Gary had a bond, a deep appreciation
for good music. Gary was a kind hearted soul and had a great sense
of humor. I miss you, Gary. - Joe B.
Rebecca Burke:
I was saddened to hear
of Gary's passing. He always had a warm and tender way about him,
and being around him you couldn't help but feel comfortable and
smile. I will always remember the fun times we shared. He will
be missed. My heart goes out to his family.
Denise Caudillo:
I used
to miss hearing Gary play just between the times I could get out
to see the band. Now I will miss it forever. I was lucky to get
to know him. I enjoyed every time I got to hear him. I used to
tease him, and Darren, when a chord was missed, and Gary would
laugh. After all, it didn't happen very often! I loved the way
he would get so into what he was playing, it seemed the world was
not even around him. He had a passion for life, and I am glad to
have been a small part of it. My prayers go out ot his family and
to the band, we lost a great guy. Can't wait to see him again one
day. Love ya & miss
ya.
Jim MacKenzie:
My thanks
are to all of his friends. Thank you for being a part of his
life. He
told me a while back that if his life was cut short by cancer,
he had a blessed life because of all of the friends that he had. God
smiled on our lives by allowing Gary to be my brother & my
kids Uncle. I love you Bro, & I
miss you. Jim
John "the Snake" Caracciolo:
I was
very much struck by the sad news of Gary's passing. I have considered
all of you friends for some time now, and feel the passing of Gary
very deeply. His hope and fight was inspiring. I will miss his
fun spirit and quite charm and his talent. My love and sympathies
go out to his family and friends and the band. May God bless him
and may he rock the heavens until we can all be together again.
R.I.P.
Ed Vargas:
I miss your wit. I miss your flawless playing. We have all lost
a good friend and musical talent. Rest in Peace. |
