My heart is filled with sorrow. There are no words to express what the heart cannot understand. If tears could heal, Gary would be walking beside you in shining light. “ Comfort, give comfort to my people, says your God.” (Isaiah 40:1)

My heart goes out to your family .... a great man has left this earth and entered the eternal gates of Heaven !! I was blessed to have known your dad/husband in my life, always a warm smile and called me by name , that always made me feel good that he remembered my name . He sold my husband and I our first car after we were married. Took great care and pride in making sure each time we came in that we left happy . His voice on the radio is always so soothing and of course being his waitress was always a joy . He will be missed by this community.... but the good memories will last forever in my heart. May God bless your family with the memories to help you on this new journey til you meet up with him again ❤️

Your goodbye note is an inspiration. May love and peace surround you as you adjust to this altered world

I am so sorry for your loss. Please contact us if there is anything I can help with. Thank you for your feedback and updates. God Bless and know that Gary and all will be in hundreds of prayers with our Koinonia retreat prayer Warriors!

Deepest sympathies to all of you. Gary will definitely be missed, he meant a lot to this community. Our prayers are with all of you.

Our thoughts and prayers continue for Gary’s family. Gary was a bright light in our community; and our many memories of Gary will comfort each of us. He will be missed deeply.

I have a message from George that I would like to share with you.
“Father Matthew is having many masses said for Gary all over Tanzania.”

There are no words to express how much Gary will be missed by all the people that he has touched over the years, but most especially Eileen, Erin, Brett and Gary's close friends. May you find comfort and peace in all who are near you at this time and feel loving God's arms wrapped around you as you celebrate Gary's life, laughter and humility in the next weeks. Praying for peace and rest for you all.

Charlie and I send many prayers for comfort and strength during this difficult time. We thank God that we knew Gary and that he is now in his heavenly home. ..pain free. Until we see him again....

Our sympathy to the family. Gary will be missed by many, so rich in kindness. Made buying a new truck extremely enjoyable. Randy & Connie