Gary Bonin

Gary and I were very close friends. We went to grade school together as well as High school. I visited him in Vietnam and we stayed friends many years thereafter. He was quite an unusual character. I was with him when he lit his first Missouri Mercham corn cob pipe. He was a friend that none of us understood. He had very little interest beyond helping the most unfortunate among us. I have posted before on his page but somehow was erased. I was very fond of both of his sisters and posted a...

Dear Bonin's and family,
What a shock to read Gary's obituary in Sunday's paper. I tried to believe it wasn't the Gary Bonin I knew from years back but today after reading the previous Guest Book entry realized it must be. Even though I haven't seen Gary for a number of years (we worked together at People Serving People) I'm saddened to know he's no longer here. Those of us who knew him then will always remember that he was such a friendly, caring guy who had a profound love for his...

I was so sad to hear of Gary's
passing,I had so many good talks with him. We laughed and had great times going out after our work shifts and just laughing. His pipe
will always bring a smile to me.
When I think of him,I will smile
and remember his pipe and smile