Gary Karnes

Still can't believe he's gone. I miss talking politics and books with him.

Here is the Memorial Celebration with friends and family from January 27, 2024 in Salinas, CA Celebrating the Life of Gary Karnes in Salinas & Monterey County, CA, Over 76 Years of a Whirlwind https://youtu.be/vCMWXzNPnOM The People's Oral History Project changed my life for the positive! So glad to have crossed paths with you Gary! One of the first times we met he gave me a button that says, "What would Saul Alinsky do?" I was hooked ever after! Wes White Salinas, CA

My late wife, Liz, and I met with Gary, Karen and Juan in 2014. We had a couple meetings at the Unitarian Church (UUCMP). Liz got a quote from Dr. Charlie Clements for the book cover. Liz selected and edited the writings of Rosemary and Howard Matson included in "Voices of Change." Liz and I connected with Gary and Heidi on social justice and feminist causes. I appreciated that Gary was a draft counselor during the Vietnam War, as I was a Conscientious Objector and burned my draft card...

wir haben Gary in Deutschland kennen gelernt, wenn er mit meiner Schwester Heidi zu Besuch kam. Wir haben schöne Reisen zusammen gemacht, wir waren wandern in Cornwall/England und haben zusammen mit einer weiteren Schwester und ihrem Mann eine Flußkreuzfahrt auf der Donau unternommen. Es waren Reisen, die wir nicht vergessen werden, weil sie einfach schön waren, sehr harmonisch. Wir mochten Garys ruhige Art und ich haben immer bewundert, dass Heidi und er sich immer etwas zu erzählen hatten....

Most sincere condolences to Gary's family. He was so special. If need's the afterlife needs organizing he'll be doing it. Descanse en paz

Gary was a reminder about dedication to an important cause in his work for Democrats.

I met Gary Karnes 15 years ago at Heidi Feldman's house. She was hosting several Big Sur restaurant chefs who had been left homeless by storms in Big Sur, and they were putting on a dinner for Heidi and her friends. I was very impressed by the man - quiet, with a steady confidence that convinced me he was a true gentleman. In all the years since I've admired his determination to do right, follow his intuition, and accomplish amazing feats of public service. So much more I could write. I miss...