A Man on the Move
- omarmartinez54
- Jun 1, 2023
- 1 min read
Updated: Jun 7, 2023
Community, Cars, Music, & more… Garry’s love doesn’t require a long-term commitment. If you’ve experienced the instant warmth of Garry’s spiritual connection through his passion for music, cars, or random acts of care and kindness this section belongs to you.
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First I wanted to say a very heartfelt Happy Birthday to my pal Garry! I honestly can't tell you how many fun memories I have with you and cars in general. From the first time coming to see the warehouse to the morning you took to show me and even let me drive some of your cars when I was younger. Those are core memories that will never leave. Because of the kindness Garry showed me, I wanted to start working with Give Kid the World to bring my race car over to surprise kids that have a love of cars like Garry and I. Let me tell you, it is by far the most rewarding feelings I have eve…
Querido Garry,
It’s so difficult for me to express how much love, respect and admiration I feel for you in words, its always easier to give you a big hug every time I see you around Winter Park or every time you come and visit us.
When I first met you 2 years ago Working at Current by John Craig I remember thinking “ Este señor es un ser humano maravilloso” and I wasn’t wrong, you truly are a beautiful human being with a beautiful soul.
I will never forget that rainy day when you came in the store and I compliment your umbrella and you asked me to please take it, I remember saying “no you don’t have to…
Happy birthday, Garry! I consider myself so lucky to have known you and Isis for more than 20 years. (How can it be that long??) You both are so kind and thoughtful. In particular, when I was sick years ago, you both wrapped me in your love and support, and I will always remember what a comfort that was. Thank you for being the wonderful person you are. I love you and wish you all the best, on your birthday and every day!
Nancy Freeman
Dearest Best Good Cousin Garry,
To summarize my love for you in a small letter or one-word adjective would be impossible. You have always been larger than life to me. From the time of our childhood, roaming the hillsides of Carroll County, to the great City of Pilot and beyond, I have always admired you and the things you stood for and continue to stand for today.
Garry, as a teenager you got to do what many of us wanted to and couldn’t, you grew your hair long, didn’t shave much, and always had the cutest girlfriends. You were a big man around the campus of Christiansburg High School and then Virginia Tech.
Once you moved away and our…
Happy Birthday Garry! In my entire professional life as an educator I have never worked for a more amazing university. I don't even like saying I "work" at Full Sail since it never feels like work. It feels like being at home in a community of like minded people who have the passion for our students. You created this enviroment while remaining a positive influence on those around you. Carry on Captain!