GARY HIRED ME IN 1977 FOR A PACKAGE CAR DRIVER POSITION. HE TAUGHT ME HOW TO SAFELY DRIVE AND THE PROPER DELIVERY METHODS THAT WERE EMPLOYED AT THAT TIME. THE THING THAT REALLY IMPRESSED ABOUT GARY WAS ASIDE FROM WORKING HIS WAY UP FROM THE BOTTOM TO CENTER MANAGER WAS HE REMAINED ONE OF US: MEANING HE NEVER HAD THE MASSIVE EGO THAT SOME MANAGERS ACQUIRE ALONG THE WAY. HIS ABILITY TO CHEW ME OUT WHEN I DID SOMETHING WRONG AND TEACHING ME LESSON AT THE SAME TIME WAS REMARKABLE. HIS HIRING ME THAT DAY IN 1977 CHANGED MY LIFE FOREVER AND I WILL FOREVER REMAIN GRATEFUL.
Apr 27, 2024
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Thank you for sharing that, Don. It’s always fun to hear stories about dad from the people he worked with.
May 1, 2024
I knew Gary as a driver and as my supervisor. Gary was a wonderful person.
Apr 27, 2024
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Sam, thanks for sharing and for your kind words.
May 1, 2024
Our hearts are broken to hear about uncle Gary - may your memories give you comfort and peace ❤️ Beth &family
Apr 25, 2024
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Thanks, Beth. Hope he and your dad get to hang out again ❤️ XXOO
May 1, 2024