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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 11:34 PM
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In,also just now toasted him...
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Old Mar 7, 2013 | 04:52 AM
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Originally Posted by JCGMS
When Gary did it for Cindy it was 9PM local time wherever you happened to be. I kind of like the idea of a progressive toast circling the earth on an hourly basis. I'm hoping some of our members from around the world join in also.
I will raise a glass in Singapore.
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Old Mar 7, 2013 | 10:01 AM
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I'm in and raise a glass in Shanghai - P.R. China. R.I.P. Gary
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Old Mar 7, 2013 | 12:16 PM
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Raising a glass here in Dubai...its now 8:15pm so in 45 mins Gary gets his due respect!
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Old Dec 21, 2013 | 02:25 AM
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I just sent him a Christmas email and got a bounce back full email notice, Im shocked. What a fantastic guy he was. I will miss him,
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Old Dec 21, 2013 | 09:35 PM
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I totally missed this. After his wife died he was back on the boards for a bit. Just the other day I found myself wondering where he was. Can anyone tell me how he died? Gerry
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His brother has been on Rennlist trying to sell Gary's 991...maybe shoot him a PM.
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Old Dec 22, 2013 | 03:32 PM
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I did not know him, but enjoyed reading his posts, R.I.P.
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His brother has been on Rennlist trying to sell Gary's 991...maybe shoot him a PM.
No, I would not want to intrude upon family. I just wonder if he ever recovered from loss of his wife or if his death was unrelated. I'll have that drink tonight. Damn.
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