Gary Byrum 64, passed away today after a long battle with liver disease. He is survived by his daughter Christie.
Sorry to hear that William.Gary Byrum 64, passed away today after a long battle with liver disease. He is survived by his daughter Christie.
Is this Johnny?I have long lusted after and admired Gary's beautiful rockets. He actually renamed one "The Decapitator" after I kept calling it by this name on the field with each press of the button. Not only was Gary a fantastic artist (yes his rockets WERE art), but a good friend and fellow rocketeer.
My only regret was not calling him last week when I thought of him. I know I will dearly miss hearing his responses back to my kidding remarks and mine at his. I will miss him and his absolutely unique character and artistry.
Rest in Peace my friend! Fly High, Fly Fast, Fly Safe!
Holy crap..just spoke the other day. He was planning on coming to my place for a few days of R & R. I knew he was sick but he never let on it was this bad.
He wanted me to find him some prawns to take back home.
He was a hoot to poke fun with & I loved his wacky rockets.
R.I.P. you ole curmudgeon ! Cause I know the devil don't want ya....
Thnx for posting.
I am hurting for you, LW. Though we all will miss him and his humor, our loss is insignificant compared to yours. I wish you peace and comfort at this time.Jim,
He told me about your plans. You see, he never understood how dire his situation was. That is why I knew I had to get up to see him in NC while he was still viable. I'm relieved he went quickly (a sudden hemorrhage) , rather than the long painful road I was afraid he was on.
Not only have I lost a life-long friend, but I have lost a chunk of my own history. He was the last person I knew from my childhood.
I am to inherit his rocketry stuff. If there is a particular favorite rocket of his that you would like as a memento, please let know.
Jim,
He told me about your plans. You see, he never understood how dire his situation was. That is why I knew I had to get up to see him in NC while he was still viable. I'm relieved he went quickly (a sudden hemorrhage) , rather than the long painful road I was afraid he was on.
Not only have I lost a life-long friend, but I have lost a chunk of my own history. He was the last person I knew from my childhood.
I am to inherit his rocketry stuff. If there is a particular favorite rocket of his that you would like as a memento, please let know.
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