Tony V Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Our prayers are with the family. Rest in Peace and thank you for everything you did for all of us. Always in our hearts Gary Tony Link to post Share on other sites
BILL THE PATCH Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 I never had the pleasure to correspond with the gentleman, it's always sad when someone passes, especially a forum member. Godspeed sir Sent from my XT1031 using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Scott Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Rest In Peace Gary God Speed !!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
everforward Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Sad to hear, RIP..... Link to post Share on other sites
skautdog Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Prayers to his family. Edge collectors have lost an icon. Duty is the sublimest word in our language. Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more. You should never wish to do less." GEN Robert E. Lee Link to post Share on other sites
Rakkasan187 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Very sorry to hear of his passing. May he rest in eternal Peace and may his family have comfort and our deepest condolences. Leigh "Pain is only Weakness Leaving the Body"MSG Leigh E Smith JrUS Army (Retired) Link to post Share on other sites
dustin Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Gary made his mark in our community, he will not be forgotten- RIP Visit: https://wwiisurvivalequipment.com/ Link to post Share on other sites
jim_mi Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Rest in peace, Gary. And thank you for all of your help over the years. Link to post Share on other sites
bobgee Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 R.I.P. Sir! "I have only two men out of my company and 20 out of some other company. We need support, but it is almost suicide to try to get it here as we are swept by machine gun fire and constant barrage is on us. I have no one on my left and only a few on my right. I will hold." (Message sent by 1st Lt. Clifton B. Cates. USMC, 96th Co., Soissons, 19 July 1918 - later 19th Commandant of the Marine Corps 1948-1952) Link to post Share on other sites
tankerman Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Rest IN PEACE Gary. Thank you for all your advice and sharing of knowledge over the years. You will truly be missed. A fine GENTLEMAN. Link to post Share on other sites
Catfishcraig Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 I did not know him personally but Gary was always helpful and willing to share his knowledge with me and other forum members. Judging from that, I can only imagine how great a loss this is to his family and friends that did know him. My prayers and thoughts go out to them. God bless you in the next life Gary. Craig Thank you to all that have served our country and to your families that have sacrificed without your presence at home. Thank you to all that have given their lives for my freedom and to their families that suffer. May God bless you! Link to post Share on other sites
patches Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Always helpful and friendly over the years with tremendous insight in regard to military blades. I already miss him. Gary's Bayonet Points will endure http://www.usmilitaryknives.com/bayonet_points.htm I put forward that his Bayonet Point's should be PINNED in EDGE WEAPONS. What do you all think. Link to post Share on other sites
The Meatcan Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Gary will be missed by many. RIP Gary. to all who have served! Link to post Share on other sites
byf41 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Great guy , very sorry to hear this . Link to post Share on other sites
David D Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Rest In Peace Collecting WWI 26th Division Machine Gun and Infantry related Helmets, Equipment, Groupings, Photos and Dog Tags! Link to post Share on other sites
Chris_B Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 I am so sorry to learn this news. Gary was truly friendly and helpful and always had a moment to spare. Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Keith Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 RIP Gary, What a great legacy you have left the collecting community. Thank you, BKW Link to post Share on other sites
Dirk Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 RIP Gary and wishing condolences to the family. Always looking for items associated with the China Marines! Visit chinamarine.org Link to post Share on other sites
chris3bs Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Shocking!! His knowledge was always helpful.. Thank You Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Flick Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Gosh, I am really sorry to hear this sad news. USGI blade and bayonet collectors have just lost a friend and a historian whose careful and thorough analyses over the years have illuminated the way for the rest of us in our search for solid, accurate information. Gary was always on the hunt for reliable facts and evidence. He was unwilling to leap to conclusions or make assumptions when the evidence was weak or non-existent. We are all the poorer for his passing. Godspeed, Gary, and thank you for what you accomplished. You made your mark and you did it the right way. Link to post Share on other sites
Bluehawk Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Mi Sheberach HONORING FAMILY LtCol Wm Russell (1679-1757) VA Mil; Pvt Zachariah McKay (1714-97) Frederick VA Mil; BrigGen Evan Shelby, Jr (1719-94) VA Mil; Pvt Vincent Hobbs (1722-1808) Wythe VA Mil; Pvt Hugh Alexander (1724-77); Lt John R. Litton (1726-1804); Bvt BrigGen/Col Wm W. Russell (1735-93) 5th VA Rgmt; Lt James Scott (1736-1817); Capt John Murray, Sr (1747-1833); Capt John Sehorn, Sr (1748-1831) VA Mil; Pvt Corbin Lane (1750-1816) Franklin/TN Mil; Cpl Jesse D. Reynolds (1750-1836) 5th VA Rgmt; Capt. Solomon C. Litton (1751-1844); 1Lt Christopher Casey (1754-1840) SC Mil; Pvt Mark Adams (1755-1828); Pvt Randolph White (1755-1831) Bailey's Co. VA Rgmt; Capt. John R. Russell (1758-1838); Pvt Joseph T. Cooley (1767-1826) Fort Hempstead Mil; Pvt Thomas Barron (1776-1863) 1812; Capt. John Baumgardner (1787-1853) VA Mil; Pvt Joel Estep (1828-1864) Co B 5th KY Inf CSA & US; Pvt George B. Bell (1833-1910) Co C 47th IL Inf US; Cpl Daniel H. Barron (1838-1910) Co B 19th TN Rgmt Inf CSA; Capt Richard K. Kaufman (1908-1946) 7th PRG/3rd AF CCU; T-5 Vernon L. Bell (1926-95) 1802nd Spec Rgmt; PO2 Murray J. Heichman (1932-2019) HQSB/MCRD; PFC Jess Long (1934-2017) US Army; PFC Donald W. Johnson (1931-) 43rd ID HQ; A1C Keith W. Bell (1931-2011) 314th TCW; A3C Michael S. Bell (1946-) 3346th CMS; A1C Sam W. Lee (1954-2017) 2d BW; AW3 Keith J. Price (1975-) VP-10; 1Lt Matthew Wm Bell (1985-) 82nd Abn/SOC Link to post Share on other sites
Screamingeagles101 Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 RIP, will keep you and your family in my prayers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
Costa Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 sad when a forum member is lost. didnt know him but, hear he was a good guy. RIP, will be missed http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2017.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2018.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/uploads//monthly_12_2018/post-2-0-82042400-1545944020.gif http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2007.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2008.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2009.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2010.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2011.gif http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2012.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2013.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2014.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2015.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2016.gif Link to post Share on other sites
bigkahunasix Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 My condolences to the family. Link to post Share on other sites
marysdad Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Very sad news. My heart goes out to his family and friends. I feel priviliged to have collaborated with him on M7 bayonets and M8A1 scabbards. He will be missed. worldbayonets.com | Bayonet Collector's Network (BCN) | Society of American Bayonet Collectors | NRA Life Member Follow us on Facebook! facebook.com/worldbayonets The bayonet cannot be abolished for the reason, if for no other, that it is the sole and exclusive embodiment of that willpower which, alone, both in war and everyday life, attains its object.General M. I. Dragomirov Link to post Share on other sites
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