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for Gary Denson
Cheryl
August 11, 2005
"God saw he was getting tired and a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around him and whispered, "Come with Me." With tearful eyes we watched him, and saw him fade away. Although we loved him dearly, we could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best."
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chris weinert
August 7, 2005
hey pawpaw, school starts back tomorrow. i'm just wondering who can i call up about my history homwork. after all you knew alot about history. i only wish u could be here. i love and miss u so much i can't wait to see u angain. love christopher
christopher weinert
July 29, 2005
hey pawpaw, i can't believe its been almost two weeks. it seems like yesterday we stoped at the hot dog place there in st. augustine were i ordered a hot with the hot peppers to go on them, i went by to see you the other dya my friend was with me. tried straighting the flowers but the wind kept blowing them over i love you so much its really hard without you i need you more than i've ever needed you now. your best budds christopher
Cheryl Denson-Cottone
July 28, 2005
Daddy, I love you.
cheryl denson-cottone
July 26, 2005
Hi Daddy- it's so hard without you. I am trying to be so strong for everyone. I just miss you so much. You were my hero. I can't believe that you are gone. I am thankful to God that you did not suffer. I just wanted to well and strong again. I love you so much, daddy. I am so sorry you had to go through so much pain. I wish God would have given it to me instead. I went to see you the other day and just sat there beside you. It was so peaceful. No one was around. Just me and you. I will always miss you. All of my love forever and ever,
your daughter
Robin Coover
July 26, 2005
I did not know Mr. Denson but I do know one of his greatest accomplishments in life - his daughter, Cheryl. I feel certain that her warm, generous, and loving spirit was a direct result of her upbringing and I know how very close she and her daddy were. As each day goes by, may all the precious moments shared with him be a comfort to the entire family. I know he will save a place in heaven for each one. God Bless.
Addie Weinert
July 26, 2005
To Carol and Family,I met Gary on several occasions, since being married to Greg,Gary was always so kind,carried a smile on his face, and made me feel i was part of his family. my deepest sympathay goes to all of you.Gary, you will be missed very much, as my prayers will always be with you. you are a wonderful person and your family as well.please get plenty of rest and someday, we all will be with you. love Addie Weinert
Donna Barnett
July 26, 2005
It is hard to believe that Gary is gone, I just couldn't believe it when I heard the news. I first met Gary at Wesconnett Athletic Association when my son Patrick played ball for Tinia. Then went to Normandy Athletic Association where he played baseball and football for Gary. He was a wonderfull person and friend. The times we ran into him he always had a smile on his face. But would love to argue about his Bull Dogs, Beacuse we were Gator fans. Patrick always had fun teasing him when they lost. Carol my sincere sympathy to you and your family for your great loss. He will be truely missed,and remembered always. But we have to know that where he is now, he is in no more pain and doing all the things he wasn't able to do that he enjoyed so very much. I asked my father who I lost a year ago to check on him, and show him where the good fishing and golfing is. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Be strong for he is in a much better place now, watching over everyone that he loved and cared about. He touched alot of lives in his lifetime. Again I am truely sorry, please accept my sincere condolences for your loss.
Donna Barnett
July 26, 2005
It is hard to believe that Gary is gone, I just couldn't believe it when I heard the news. I first met Gary at Wesconnett Athletic Association when my son Patrick played ball for Tina. Then went to Normandy Athletic Association where he played baseball and football for Gary. He was a wonderfull person and friend. The times we ran into him he always had a smile on his face. But would love to argue about his Bull Dogs, Beacuse we were Gator fans. Patrick always had fun teasing him when they lost. Carol my sincere sympathy to you and your family for your great loss. He will be truely missed,and remembered always. But we have to know that where he is now, he is in no more pain and doing all the things he wasn't able to do that he enjoyed so very much. I asked my father who I lost a year ago to check on him, and show him where the good fishing and golfing is. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Be strong for he is in a much better place now, watching over everyone that he cared about. He touched alot of lives in his lifetime. Again I am truely sorry, please accept my sincere condolences for your loss.
christopher weinert
July 23, 2005
hey pawpaw i'm still having a hard time trying to forget this past week, especially saturday. i had fun at the reunion. poppy says hey, and hope ur doing well in heaven. he really wished he could have played golf with you. so i'll play with him for you. i miss u so much. i've been under so much stess since you've been gone it's hard for me to breath i wish i could spend one more day with u. but i know that i would still be wishing for one more day with u. did u put a word in to GOD so i could see you both someday. i want you back so much. i'll never forget just remember to watch over us in scary times i'm going to spend the night with mammaw and tt on mon. well godd night i love u som much, your only grandson christopher. p.s what are you doing up there stay out of trouble.
greg weinert
July 23, 2005
pop,
a friend is just a word,that i would not put in a sentence with you! you were a guide, a father, a coach. you helped me through so many times. you were there for me not just as a girlfriends father, but you helped me understand what it meant to be somebody who actually mattered when it came to being just a kid. i will always remember you not just as a coach but more as a second father. i will miss not only the times,but the man as a whole person. pop, i will miss everything about you. god bless,,
and let the big dog eat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!go dawgs
love forever,
greg w.
Cheryl Denson-Cottone
July 23, 2005
Daddy, it's been a week today. It's been a very hard day, but I am trying. I miss you so so much.
i love you daddy
cheryl
christopher weinert
July 23, 2005
hey pawpaw what are you doing just wondering. i want you to know that i miss you so much i can't wait to see you again in heaven hopefuly its real soon and jesus comes back and takes us belivers away. rember i'm always thinking about you. hold tight you'll see us someday again and rember go dawgs. say hello to brenna for me as well and GOD. and don't forget to come visit me. i'm at my dads and i'm geting ready for bed for the family reuion at nannas house. i won't for get the memories i've spent with you love always ur grandson.
Cheryl Denson
July 22, 2005
Hi Daddy- I miss you so so much. I don't know what to do without you. I am trying to be strong, but it's so hard. I keep looking for you when I go to the house. I know that you are not suffering any longer, but I miss you. I am trying not to be selfish. I love you, Daddy with all of my heart and soul.
I love you
Hank Simms
July 22, 2005
I am thankful that Gary's warmth & friendship touched my life. His honesty, smile, sense of humor, and willingness to give made life better for those around him. I think of Gary with respect & pride.
ilene Schiffer
July 22, 2005
Gary and I were friends for 24 years. We grew up together through our many years in engines. The first time I met him, he had a "pinky" in his hand and a gleam in his eye. He immediately shared his warm smile and quick wit and immediately made me feel special.
After 24 years, Gary still had the smile and the right words that never failed to make me feel special. I will miss him.
Love, Ilene
ps..I hope there are fork lifts in heaven, and Gary gets to drive them as fast as he wants.
christopher weinert
July 21, 2005
i need you, i miss you, you've inspired me to become a camera guy for television. hopefuly you'll vist me in my dreams and help me on my test this school year so i can graduate. i feel so terrible that you won't be here when i graduate. now every time i have my hat on backwards i turn it back around because you always yelled at me for it "christopher turn that hat around your not a thug" well you'll never see me wear my hat backwards ever again because i'm always going to keep it frontward. well goodnight for now and kisses and huges to you pawpaw and brenna. say hey to God and tell him i need a helping hand to see you both someday, i'll see you on the other side. love always christopher your wonderful grandson
budds grandson
July 21, 2005
pawpaw i'll see you on the other side if i make it might be a long hard ride but i'm gonna take it sometime it seems like i don't have a prayer let the weather take me any where but i know that i want to go where the streets sre gold 'cause you'll be there. love you and missing you everyday till i see you again always your best budds christopher
Nik Wagner
July 21, 2005
Never had the pleasure of meeting Gary but, judging by the nice people at the service, he was every bit of the good guy my sweetheart, Beth, described him to be! Pleasure to meet you all.
christopher weinert
July 21, 2005
poppaw i just wanted to say how much i love you and i'll think about everyday.you would be so proud of me. i walked with mammaw up to the casket and to the grave site. i'm so proud of her she held on strong hang in there mammaw.i'll try to write something everyday like i did for brenna my, best friend. i'll see you when i get there soon xoxo your wonderful grandson christopher go dawgs
Hal Cox, Jr.
July 20, 2005
I met Gary through my dad, and played baseball for him in the mid 80's. Since then I have considered Gary a good friend. Even though we would go years without seeing eachother, we always seemed to pick up right where we left off. He always had a smile and a positive attitude. He was even laughing and smiling when he told me he was ill. I will miss out roadside chats. I am saddened by the loss of a friend. A good man was taken from us way to soon. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Linda Faye Leddon
July 20, 2005
Little Cheryl and family,My Heart is with you in this time of sadness, I know that I can't say a thing to make it better,just trust in the Lord and he wii get you through it that was his promas, he would'not give us more than we could stand. Just remember I love you my sweet girlany time you need a place to run to just to have someone to cry on I'll be here for you, anytime day or night just call me ,I know you know that I MEAN THAT TO ANY TIME AT ALL YOU JUST CALL MOM lINDA Faye,
I love you sweetie as if you were a part of my family and dont forget come any time you need to.
All my Love always mom Linda
Denise Greenwood
July 20, 2005
I have known Gary for well over 25 years between working together at the OP K-Mart and also at NADEP Jax. He helped me through some tough times by just being a good friend and listening. We joked, we laughed, we worked side by side, we wanted to throttle each other at times, but we were always friends. He was like an older brother to me, not afraid to tell me when I was messing up, cheering me on when I needed moral support. There are many of us who felt that kind of frienship from Gary. He is sorely missed by us at NADEP.
Carole, Cheryl, Tina, Christopher, Caitlyn, and other family members and friends: my thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. I hope you can find solace and comfort in the fact that Gary is walking with the Lord and out of pain and suffering. If you look and pay attention real close, he will send a sign to you that he is okay and watching over all of you.
My regards, Denise
tim and jane mossman
July 20, 2005
Gary has always been a good man. He will be missed. God bless all of his family.
LaRee Purcell
July 20, 2005
Cheryl, your daughter, is a friend of my son, Timm. I am Timm's Mom and I would like to express my heartfelt feelings for all of you. It is hard to understand, why things happen but rest assure that God has a special place for Gary Denson. God Bless you all!!!!
Robin Miller
July 20, 2005
I hope it is alright if I added a second entry to this guest book. I worked with Gary for only 7 months. He was on my interview board for my GS-9 promotion. He used to liked to joke me with all the time, even when he became acting supervisor. Last year at the holiday time, I became very depressed and cried at work, and Gary, thought it was because he teased me. Oh, he had a heart of gold. To Carole and his family whom I have never met, seek peace and comfort in Jesus and the Lord. Gary has touched more lives than alot of us will know, but he is not suffering now. We will walk with him, our loved ones and Jesus when we are called. My love and prayers to you all.
Robin
Rose & Bob Lynch
July 20, 2005
Our sincere sympathy and prayers to Gary's family and friends. He will surely be missed at home, and here at Nadep. He was a fellow DAWG, but most of all a very good friend.
Jeff Ownby
July 20, 2005
Denson family,
My deepest sympathy to you. I worked with Gary for over twenty years and always enjoyed being around him. I will miss him most during Ga/Fla week when we always had some good natured Gator/Dawg fun. He's in a better place now walking with our Lord and Savior.
Ronald Smith
July 20, 2005
My sympathy and consoldences go out to Gary's family. I knew Gary from working at NADEP and enjoyed being present as he became a Mason.
Rick Reckert
July 19, 2005
To Gary's Family; I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Gary at the NADEP for many years and I will most miss his "big smile". He was truly a wonderful man. I worked some long/hard hours with him at the Jax Jazz Festivals and he worked us onto Aaron Neville's bus one year with his wit and charm. He was definitely a lot of fun. I know the Lord as well as his and your many friends will comfort you and watch over you in the days to come. I have been blessed to know Gary. Rick (R2)
Robert & Maggie Krauer
July 19, 2005
Carol, we send our prayers to you and family. We had some great times with our Jaguar group (one of the first seat holders) and of course with Gary at work. All of NADEP will miss a good man.
Pamela Lockwood
July 19, 2005
I worked with Gary for a long time, and he will be missed. My condolences go out to the family.
Larry Solano
July 19, 2005
I first meet Gary at Normandy Athletic Association about 15 years ago. Gary was always a pleasure to be around at the ballpark. I also work at Nadep, Gary worked closely with my brother Charles. When I would stop by to see them we always had interesting conversation. Gary my brother in Christ you are in a better place! To his family I know you miss him, may God comfort you in this time. I know what you are going through as I just lost my oldest brother Ernest a month ago.
Roger & Kimberly Carman
July 19, 2005
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Gary and our hearts go out to Carol and the entire Denson family. I have lost a great friend and the world has lost a truly wonderful person. Although I only knew him for three short years, I was lucky enough to work by his side for the first two of them and to have him as a mentor. Gary played a gigantic role in getting me where I am today in my career, and for that I am forever grateful. The day I met him I was told that he could be a bit difficult to work with, but I soon found out the contrary. His rough exterior did nothing more than protect a heart of gold and we soon became good friends. My only regret is not having the opportunity to spend more time with him during his last few months. I will miss our golf outings and occasional Sunday morning Starbucks coffee's, but most of all, I will miss seeing Gary's smiling face.
May God bless you and your family, and may Mr. Denson rest in peace.
Roger & Kimberly Carman
Daniel Robinson
July 19, 2005
I worked with Gary for many years and was saddened to hear of his passing. I want to extend deepest sympathy to the family. May God bless all of you.
Barry Adams
July 19, 2005
Carol:
Gary was a great young man. I enjoyed our friendship over the past 30 years. He was an asset to his employer and to the personnel who worked there. He was a voice that was heard many times in Washington and he will be sorely missed.
I wish you the best in your future. I will still see you on occasions and thanks for letting me know how sick Gary was, so I had a chance to talk to him.
May GOD bless you and your family at this time of loss in your life.
Gary was special.
Doug Basham
July 19, 2005
Dear Carol and Family,
I am truly sorry about Gary's untimely passing. My prayers and thoughts will be with all of you.
Les Bader
July 19, 2005
Gary was my adopted brother. He took care of me during the good times as well as my hard times,he had a heart of gold.He was a great family man. He always had a smile and I will miss him at work, at the ballpark,golf, and the Florida-Georgia games. GOD! Take care of Gary,he is a KEEPER!! Amen.
James and Mary BUFFUM
July 19, 2005
Me and Mary would like to send our best wishes to you and your family, we knew Denson for a short time but the short time that we knew him he was always in up beat mood, keep the faith that he is not suffering any more.
Dylan,Jordan,&Brennan Powell
July 19, 2005
Our sympathy goes out to you Nana and your family for losing your daddy. When the sun is shining bright it means that he is smiling and watching over you. We love you so much Nana. Love you, Dill,Jordy,and Brennan
Jack Lee
July 19, 2005
Gary was a great guy to work with, always laughing and hard working. He was real caring and sensitive. My wife and I took him fishing with us once and we all had a blast. He always talked about how much he loved his family, especially his grandson. I will miss his unmistakable laugh.
Janet Buffalo
July 19, 2005
I worked with Gary for only a short time and feel fortunate for knowing him. He is missed.
Tommy Seaward
July 19, 2005
Carol Ann and family, so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. We had a lot of really good times together and I'll never forget what a really great, fun guy Gary was, but especially how much he loved Carol Ann, his grandchildren and family.
God Bless you all.
Tommy and Kay
Cait Cottone
July 19, 2005
hey paw paw
welp i guess ima be the first one to write in here =)
all i wanna say is that im sad that ur gone , but im also happy , b.c i know that you went home . && i know that your not suffering anymore but im also sad b.c im gonna miss you soooo much , everyone is . i wanna be selfish && keep you here but im happy knowing that you went home to your father . welp ima go get ready to go to the veiwing && all . but just know that
im sorry for anything ive ever done that was bad && i love you soooo much =)
♥♥♥
John Du Pree
July 19, 2005
Gary,
Sorry we never got to make that trip to "The Big Easy" maybe we'll get together on the other side. Put in a good word for me with "The Big Guy" I'll miss you buddy.
Your Pal,John
Phillip Kittrell
July 19, 2005
I will miss Gary very much, in the past years that I have gotten accuanted with Gary, I'll always remember his SMILE. He always had one to share.
Ray & Estelle Griffin
July 19, 2005
Dear Carol & Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Gary's death. He was such a good friend to both of us & we will miss him terribly. We always enjoyed his visits & yours, Carol. It was always a pleasure to see you guys.
Ray & Gary were very good friends &
had a good time when they did things together. He made our life a lot better having known him. He was always smiling and seemed to enjoy life to the fullest. What a wonderful person!
Again, we will miss him and may
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. We'll miss you, Pop!
Love,
Ray & Estelle Griffin
Emily & Legrand Powell
July 19, 2005
Cheryl,we love you and are always here for you no matter what. I hope that each day that passes that you and your family will find comfort and come to peace as your daddy will watch you from above. With deepest sympathy from all of us we pray for you. We love you very much.Emily&Legrand. They kids say that they love you Nana.
Cheryl Denson-Cottone
July 19, 2005
Daddy-I miss you so much. I love you so much. I don't know what we are going to do without you. You were such a good husband to mom, a dad to me and an awesome PawPaw. I know you are walking with Jesus now. I love you Daddy. You are the best daddy in the whole world.
Love your daughter.
Linda Brinkman-Fordham
July 19, 2005
Gary was a pleasure to work with and always had something funny to say and was always smiling!! My deepest condolences to the family.
Terry Barnett
July 19, 2005
I am so sorry for your loss.Gary was good people and will be missed.
Veronica Amato
July 19, 2005
I first met Gary when I came to work in the Engines Division at NADEP Jacksonville in 2002. Although I did not know Gary as well as many others here at NADEP he touch my life with his always positive attitude. Gary was a great part of this orginization and will be greatly missed. My deepest heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of the family and friends of Gary. We have not only lost a co-worker but a friend.
Vallirrie Barnett
July 19, 2005
I met Gary in 1994. He was a good friend. He will be dearly missed.
Anna Waugerman
July 19, 2005
Our lord carried Gary home. And he will give you strength to carry on. Find comfort in knowing the pease he is feeling now.
Rubye Washington
July 19, 2005
To the "Denson" family remember "Gary" is not gone he is gone to a better place to prepare it for you all, he will see you all when ya'll get there.
A Good friend of the NADEP.
Rubye Washington
Robin Miller
July 19, 2005
Gary was my friend and fellow co-worker and I will deeply miss him. He seemed to always make you smile, even when you wouldnt want too.
My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to his family.
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