Gary Lee Key

I remember Mr. Key as the generous and gregarious father of my friend, Lisa. As Lisa and her family visit tomorrow, I think of this man. He had a larger than life personality, a penchant for burgandy house robes and red wines (maybe these two facts went together); The Far Side; and Calvin & Hobbes. He was also a staunch patriot; likely due in part to his pride of being a descendant of Francis Scott Key. Mr. Key was a true intellectual and a certified blue blood...but with great humor. I...

It's difficult to believe that Gary has been gone for six years ... what a wonderful, kind, and brilliant man!! Gary was a great friend and a very impressive colleague, and I still miss him. Occasionally, I reach for the phone and attempt to dial his number, because I want to say "...hey Gary, can you believe this?" And he would reply, "Ya don't say, Perfesser!! Well, let's talk about this one..." Memories :)

Gary hired me out of college because he saw "a twinkle in my eye". I tried to never let him down. We worked together for ADI before Ball Aerospace aquired them and I transferred to Hawaii. Through the years and the miles we stayed friends. He left his mark with me.

May all of Gary's family take solace in the many loving and funny memories of a great Dad and son. He cherished all of you. Gary and I were friends from his days at Georgia Tech and stayed in touch during the years. RIP, Gary.

Here is an amusing story about when Gary and I were at the CIA. We were taking courses at George Washington University during the work day several days of the week. We would take a bus from the CIA over to GWU to take the courses then ride back on the bus to continue our work day. One particular day we went to a graduate level complex variables math course in which we were both enrolled. After we came back on the bus, we decided to stop in at the CIA cafeteria for something to eat. Then...