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for Gary Wright
Bob Francesconi
June 23, 2007
Gary was my friend. My respect for him was built years ago on his total commitment and love he gave to his family. Gary was a giver. In a world were most worry about themselves Gary directed all his efforts at making his family happy,secure and safe. He was the ultimate giver. As a man his giving nature was truly an admired point of difference. I respected Gary's energy ,abilities and success regarding his business life. But even this was probabaly part of him so he could provide and give more to his family. I have worked with Gary,laughed with Gary,cried with Gary. Gary stood up for my wedding. I will miss Gary as will his family. He will always be remembered for his unselfishness, his giving nature and love for his entire family. I was shocked and saddened when I heard of his death. My wife and I offer our most sincere sympathies to Pam and Terry as well as to the entire Gary Wright family.
Brian Stanley
May 16, 2007
So sorry to hear about Gary. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I had the privledge of of association with Gary through Valu Merchandiser. Gary represented not only his company well, but the industry as a whole. He was a true leader and someone everyone respected. The world will miss Gary
Vincent Barrera
May 14, 2007
Dear Pam and Family,
We were extremely blessed to have been able to share moments of the heart with Gary and the rest of the family. These loving memories will forever be engraved in our hearts and they will never be forgotten. Gary's legacy will continue to live and be carried on through his children, grandchildren, and for generations to come. The doors to our home and to our hearts will always remain open to you and your family, just as Gary opened his. We are certain that there must have been quite a celebration as Gary passed through the Pearly Gates of Heaven. We love you very much and we will continue to keep all of you in our prayers. In Loving Memory of our Beloved Gary. From your extended family in Rowlett, Texas - Vincent, Erma, and Brittany Barrera
Bob Schneider
May 13, 2007
Dear Wright Family,
I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Gary Wright. He was an inspiration to the Food Broker Association and was highly respected and admired throughout the Food Industry nationwide. Gary was not only a business associate but a special friend who became a mentor for many people over the years. I will always cherish the great times we shared together. He will always be remembered in my heart.
Johnny & Starla McCoy
May 13, 2007
We know Gary through his daughters who are good friends of ours. We wish each and every one of you our deepest sympathy. He was truly a blessing to your family and I know he will be missed dearly.
Chris Foresee
May 11, 2007
Dear Wright family,
I was shocked and saddened to hear about Gary. I feel very lucky to have called him a business associate, but most of all a friend. He always shared his family stories and pictures, anytime I visited his office. How proud he was of all of you! It is so hard to know or understand why people are taken from us, but try and find comfort in knowing you were all a special part of such a well-lived life.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Don Mitchell
May 10, 2007
Dear Pam and Family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I knew Gary through our business association at Valu Merchandisers. My heart was sadden as I learned of this news while I was on vaction and was not able to attend his memorial. May God give you strength and peace.
Jeff Richman
May 10, 2007
Dear Wright Family and Acosta Family,
My deepest sympathy to all of you at the sudden loss of Gary. Gary was a friend and mentor not only to me but many people. His unwaivering support and abilities made him a well-respected man. He was a great man who loved work and always supported his employess, principals and friends.I, along with all of you will miss him greatly.
Jeff Richman
Robert Smith
May 9, 2007
Dear Pam & Family,
I am sorry I was unable to attend Gary's service, he was a joy to work with throughout our years together. You have my deepest sympathy and my prayers are with all of you in your loss.
Marilyn Stark
May 9, 2007
Wright Family, i am so sorry for your loss and i know that no words can ever take the pain away. Gary was my supervisor and no matter what, he always made time for you, he was there for me to talk to during my loss. As long as you were honest with him he would fight for whatever you needed that's what i respected in him he belived in his employees and he was in your corner. He always talked about his family because he was so proud of every single one of them and he would let everyone know that. I will keep him and his family in my prayers so that you may find peace in your lives.God Bless you all.
Vicki Snow
May 9, 2007
Gary hired me in 1996 to work for Acosta Sales & Marketing - of course, that was a few company names ago! He was one of the good bosses! I never heard him say anything derogatory about another colleague. He was always positive and ENTHUSIASTIC about the food industry (even after 40+ years in the business!) As a manager, he helped guide me in making good decisions and choices.
Gary was a great storyteller. He had a wealth of life experiences and was always eager and willing to share the stories and wisdom.
Gary had a great smile, a hearty laugh and always that little twinkle in his eye. You knew he was very happy with his life.
Many have mentioned how much Gary's family meant to him. I, too feel like I know all of them. When Gary would work with me in Oklahoma, a lot of our conversations would be about family - his wife, siblings, kids and grandkids. He was so proud of them all!
This past week, if I heard it once, I heard it another 20 times - "the VMC Shows just won't be the same without Gary". We will really miss him!
To all of Gary's family, I pray that time, wonderful memories of Gary and God's healing presence will bring you comfort and peace.
Rest in Peace, Gary.
Dee Henkle
May 9, 2007
My friendship with Gary was not only thru work, but also thru my niece, Barbara and his daughter Jill. He loved his family and talked of them often. His friends felt like part of the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. All of the good memories he left will help you as you grieve.
Dee Henkle, Duckwall-Alco Stores
Pat Gleason
May 8, 2007
In the short time I knew Gary, I have admired him as a friend and business associate. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Kristi Campbell
May 8, 2007
To the Wright Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Gary was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed by all.
Jim, Kristi, Cody (Jones) & Brittany Campbell
Keith Gero
May 8, 2007
I have known Gary since the mid-90's. Ialways had the utmost respect for him as a business associate and as a person. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Gary Cooper
May 8, 2007
To the family,
Sue and I were greatly saddened by the sudden news of Gary's passing. Gary was a great guy to work with and to know. Please except our condolence and prayers. He will be missed!
Gary and Sue Cooper
Dennis Wit
May 7, 2007
To the Wright Family,
In the short time I have known Gary,I have come to respect him as a bisiness associate and friend. We will miss him dearly.
Ja-Ru Toys
George Waggoner
May 7, 2007
Dear Pam & Family,
We don't know where our lives would be today if Gary and Terry had not hired George to work for PMI almost nineteen years ago! That was a definite turning point in our family. Gary truly made a difference in our lives, not only as a boss, but as a father figure. We appreciated the wisdom, guidance, and love that he not only had for his own family, but also his "work family."
We will miss him dearly. We will always be grateful! The ripple effect of this one man's actions is amazing and has been so far-reaching.
Love,
George and Amy Waggoner
Lori Bennefeld
May 7, 2007
Hannah,
This is Dani's sister Lori. I am so sorry for your loss honey. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I talked to your Dad many times at soccer and basketball games, he was a very nice man. I could tell he loved watching you and was very proud of you. Take care sweetie.
Bill Thompson
May 7, 2007
Dear Pam & Family
It was a blessing to maintain a friendship through 11 yrs of business dealings with a quality person such as Gary -- a man of character, honor and integrity with an upbeat attitude and an immense love & pride of his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless you!
Bill & Suzanne Thompson (Valu Mdsers-retired)
Fred and Marilyn Randazzo
May 7, 2007
Dear Pam and family, Marilyn and I are sorry for your loss. Gary was a friend to both of us and we will miss him deeply. We will remember his smile and his love for family and life.
Richard & Kaelen (Castrop) Madison
May 7, 2007
Dear Pam and kids,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
May beautiful memories give you strength during this difficult time. May God bless you.
Larry, Shirley & Jennifer Ricke/Huelsmann
May 7, 2007
Dear Pam and family,
Our thought and prayers are with you all at this difficut time. God has a very special place in heaven for Gary. He will be greatly missed my all. He was like a second father to Jennifer.
Joe Pastrano
May 7, 2007
To the Family of Gary Wright-please accept our deepest sympathy. In our industry Gary was a giant. I first met Gary while calling on Dillon in the 80's and later worked closely with him when he handled the Colgate Palmolive HBA business. I had the upmost respect for Gary, as Family man and businessman. He has now gone to a better place-heaven.
Bill Van Kirk
May 7, 2007
Dear Family of Gary,
I want to wish you all my heart-felt prayers and sympathies. I knew Gary for over 8 years through my association with Acosta and the one thing that stands out for me was his honesty, integrity and character. He was able to combine them into his business deals which contributed to his solid longstanding relationships at every level. He made everyone feel at ease. He will be missed and I am blessed to say that I was part of his life.
God bless you,
Bill Van Kirk
Charles Shapard
May 7, 2007
Pam, Beth and I want to extend our sympathy referencing Gary's recent passing. He was a pillar of strength during a very challenging time in the food business.
Most importantly, he was a good associate and a man who deeply loved his family. He now rests in a wonderful place.
Sydney Turner
May 7, 2007
To the family of Gary Wright- Please accept my sincere sympathy and prayer for Gary and you at this time. Gary was my supervisor for these past few years and I always appreciated his support and encouragement. I learned a lot from him and his "can do" attitude.
Clare Mueller
May 7, 2007
Dear Pam and Family,
I have not had the honor of meeting you all, but I did want you to know Gary was my boss at Acosta. I worked for him out of the St. Louis Market. I am so sorry for your loss-knowing Gary and how much his family meant to him...I know that you all have an angel looking over you forever. Keep the faith!
Joanne Robinson
May 7, 2007
Dear KC Acosta Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Gary will be greatly missed all who knew him. I pray that God will comfort you and provide for you in the days to come. Joanne
Harold Garrison
May 7, 2007
Pam, and Family
We are heartbroken. We loved Gary. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. He was a true friend.
There will be stars in his crown. He always helped so many people and his heart was so good. Harold and Karen Garrison
Janice McGinn
May 7, 2007
Dear Gary's family, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I alway admired Gary. He was such a caring and giving person. I know the pain that you all are going through. I lost my father, to cancer as well, less than a year ago. My daddy (Dale Gardner)also thought so much of Gary. Now they can visit with each other again. With love and prayers. (an old neighbor on Bluff Ct. in Wichita, KS)
Phillip and Karen Parra
May 7, 2007
Dear Pam, Sidnee, Hannah, Paige, Mike, Peyton, Pierson, Parker
We are thinking of you all through this very tough time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Games will not be the same. We will miss hearing him cheer on the girls and his great friendship.
May 7, 2007
Marty Shelton
May 7, 2007
Pam, Gary was so special to me and such a good man. My thoughts are with you and his wonderful family.
Brigette Ellis
May 7, 2007
Dear Pam, Sidnee, Hannah, Paige, Mike, Peyton, Pierson, and Parker,
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man. There wasn't a sporting event I ever attended, that he wasn't there cheering on his grandchildren. His greatness is truly reflected in the love that his wife, children and grandchildren have for him. He will be missed greatly.
Tom Castrop
May 6, 2007
Dear Pam and family,
Mary Ellen and I are thinking of you, and send our condolences along with our prayers.
Tom & Mary Ellen Castrop
Frank Petsicki
May 6, 2007
Pam-Gary was one of the best people that I've ever met, and will be missed for as long as I have memories.God Bless you and your family.Gary finally got to where he always wanted to go.
Kenny, Karessa,Torie and Taylor Ferguson
May 6, 2007
We are thinking of you and your family in this very difficult time. We love you all. We hope that your memories of all of the good times will bring you peace.
Jon Sawvell
May 6, 2007
Dear Pam and your family, It was my pleasure to work and know Gary. He was a good man and friend and we will miss him. Our thoughts and our prayers are with you and your family. Love, Jon and Nancy Sawvell
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