"How much fun my friends and I had and how we were so excited when REO played at THE RED LION INN in Champaign,IL. Terry Latrell on lead vocals and of course Gary on Guitar. What fantastic music. RIP Gary. You will never be forgotten by me. Much love to your family."
"I tried to call Wade,so so very sorry. I lost a brother last Sep. to."
– Eric Butler, Friend,
Yuma, AZ, Sep 12, 2018
"Thank-you so much for all the wonderful memories of watching you with reo speed wagon. You and your guitar created breathtaking entertainment. You always looked sexy but classy and that beautiful smile could tame the wildest mustang. You are sorely missed by so many people but you will live on in all our hearts that you touched so beautifully. May your wife and family, your friends and fans find peace and Gary, may you find your peace in the arms of the Angels. God Bless you, Gary"
– Donna Cataldo, Friend,
Brookfield, MA, Oct 19, 2016
"I started playing air guitar because of Gary and later when I could afford it I began playing Les Pauls and emulating Gary... Seems like the best times of my life."
– Wes Jones, Friend,
Elkhart, IN, Aug 09, 2016
"To a man who inspired me in life and also had a part of who inspires me now do to the fact that I roady for a band with someone you use to play with I thank you for your influence and talent in this life and into the next!!!"
– Timothy Musgrave, Student,
Milwaukee, WI, Jan 28, 2016
"You will be missed Gary! You were a very talented and under rated musician!!"