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Larry Pieniazek wrote in message <36C01F00.880A33F5@voyager.net>...
> The Lego community as a whole, and the train sub community in
> particular, has suffered a significant and profound loss with the
> passing of Gary Louie on 5 February.
>
> Gary was a number of things to the community:
>
> He was always of good cheer. I don't recall him ever getting deeply
> involved in some of the flamefests we had. Thus, he was a force for
> stability in RTL and a good example to the rest of us. He was quick to
> post a thoughtful suggestion.
>
> He was helpful to the newcomer. I can recall many times when Gary
> stepped in with a quick answer about something, a suggestion about how
> things were done, or a hint.
I know that well. My inbox full of with messages from Gary, answering my
questions, that arized here or there, in a way that very nice, kind, and
patient, rangng from information about what the holly fish is, to many
"puns" that I couldn't understand because of my not-so-good English.
Thanks Gary, It was very nice to conversate with you. And thanks Larrry, you
turned our feelings to words very nicely.
Selçuk
> He also knew more about airline routings
> than most and shared a lot of that info with me over the years. Gary
> made me and many other relative newcomers welcome when we appeared and
> shared his knowledge of train lore with us all.
>
> He was knowledgable about the Train line. Although Gary often denied it,
> because he was so modest, he often chimed in with a bit of knowledge
> that made the difference in answering a question. He also would ask
> questions of others that spurred them on to giving more and better
> detail. It was a series of questions from Gary that spurred me to post
> my glossary of LEGO/Train terms (and I intend to dedicate it to him).
>
> He was a scrupulously fair and honest trader. Gary and I had conducted a
> number of trades and they always came off without a hitch, and further,
> they were always communicated precisely. Gary was willing to share his
> knowledge of obscure stores and obtained rare parts for me several
> times, even though it was out of his way to make the trip. Gary and I
> often contested for the same items in auctions at first, but we soon
> realised that we would benefit from cooperation, and I have lost count
> of the number of times that we agreed on who should get a particular
> item. It's true that it was not always of benefit to the seller, but I
> often would bid on something after Gary reached his max.
>
> He was an organizer. The opening weekend celebration/fest/meet would not
> have a chance of coming off without the spark Gary brought. I'm glad to
> see that, typically for Gary, he had involved others who will be
> carrying on, and I hope to be there myself. I regret that my kids will
> not get to meet Gary, though.
>
> I am greatly saddened by our shared loss.
>
> Gary, you will be sorely missed. Play well.
>
> Larry Pieniazek
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