Christopher Dean Gawlik

Chris...my Southwest brother. You were the class clown, always brought levity and humor to any situation. Great pilot, great person! Your August 2000 SWA classmates miss you. Thoughts and prayers to your family.

The Lik of Gaw is a great guy. From T-38s to SWA, I always had a great time when I ran into him. He "taught" all my kids to ride a bike with his fine invention, and his passing reminds us all to keep the gems (the men and women in our lives who really make a positive difference) close. My sincere prayers go out to his entire family.

My deepest sympathy and condolences go out to the Gawlik family. I played football and attended classes with him in high school. I will always remember Chris as a fierce competitor and genuinely loving person. Peace to all that knew and loved him.

Dana, the Beautiful Gawlik girls, and all my cuz' Gawlik family....there are simply no words to express the feeling I have. I/We have so many awesome memories of Chris. It hurts deeply to know that he's gone. Someone so, so full of life, to have it shortened is aching to think about. However, to realize how Chris tackled this awful monstrous illness with such determined fight, is no surprise to his inspirational character. My prayers are with you Dana and family, and my cousins. That's what...

God speed Gadget. I was very sorry to recently hear of your passing. I very much enjoyed flying and hanging out with you at Cannon. I taught my kids to ride their bikes with your invention. Thank you for all the light and joy you spread when you were with us.

My deepest sympathies to Dana and the entire Gawlik family. Chris, or "Gadget" worked for me at Cannon and I loved his energy and sheer brilliance. The world is a better and happier place for all the people he touched. I ran across him standing at the gate in Lubbock a few years ago - he hadn't changed one bit. Gone too soon. A toast from "Lewdog"

I have known Chris since the first grade and even though we did not stay in touch after high school, I have always considered him my friend.If you grew up in the "hood" of Rose Garden Elementary, you are friends for life. My prayers and condolences to all of his family.

Charlie and I will miss you very much, friend. Hugs and prayers to your precious family ...we all feel like we know them from the loving way you spoke of them. God bless you and your family. Love, the Heaths

Gadget, Rest in Peace.