Even with life's adversities, Gary was quite the character, always trying to put you off your guard. I saw him once in a restaurant and he came up to me to say hi. "You have no idea who I am do you?", he said to me. "Yes I do", I said.
"Then who am I?, what's my name?". "I know you", I said without saying his name. "No you don't, what's my name".
I took all the money I had and put it on the table..."Gary Emch", I said. "Match this and I'll tell you who you are". We both laugh about this incident many times as we saw each other again and again! He was a strong man who lived with great hardships. I still admire his character as well as his wit. A real nice fellow who I'll never forget. RIP my good friend, I'll be along soon, save a place at the table...if you can remember MY name!
James, what a lovely tribute to Gary. I remember Gary from our Arlington days, and must admit, had quite the crush on him! He actually asked me out one time....I think it was in 7th grade. I was thrilled!
I always thought he and Linda made such a beautiful couple. Gary was such a great guy and I'm sure is greatly missed by all that were close to him.
Both your comments put a smile on my face! I remember Gary as - almost always, having a smile on his face. He was a "nice guy" in addition to being one of the few football players that wasn't afraid, but damned determined when we were being beat by St. Francis (56-0). Yup quite the guy!
I first "met" Garry in a grade school football game (Harvard vs Arlington). He came close to knocking my teeth out.
Later we played football together and he was the toughest guy on the field. Although I was much bigger than Gary, I dreaded having to block him in practice because he would he would just pound you in the head and a helmet was not enough protection.
I also remember the scandolous incident when Gary and a couple of other guys disappeared for a few days on a road trip. The rumours flew and then there was Gary back in the hallways with that smile on his face.
I was glad to see Gary at the '89 reunion and am saddened he is no longer with us.
James Old
Even with life's adversities, Gary was quite the character, always trying to put you off your guard. I saw him once in a restaurant and he came up to me to say hi. "You have no idea who I am do you?", he said to me. "Yes I do", I said.
"Then who am I?, what's my name?". "I know you", I said without saying his name. "No you don't, what's my name".
I took all the money I had and put it on the table..."Gary Emch", I said. "Match this and I'll tell you who you are". We both laugh about this incident many times as we saw each other again and again! He was a strong man who lived with great hardships. I still admire his character as well as his wit. A real nice fellow who I'll never forget. RIP my good friend, I'll be along soon, save a place at the table...if you can remember MY name!
Jim Old
Linda Overholt (Wallace)
James, what a lovely tribute to Gary. I remember Gary from our Arlington days, and must admit, had quite the crush on him! He actually asked me out one time....I think it was in 7th grade. I was thrilled!
I always thought he and Linda made such a beautiful couple. Gary was such a great guy and I'm sure is greatly missed by all that were close to him.
Roger Ball
Both your comments put a smile on my face! I remember Gary as - almost always, having a smile on his face. He was a "nice guy" in addition to being one of the few football players that wasn't afraid, but damned determined when we were being beat by St. Francis (56-0). Yup quite the guy!
Rick Wallace
I first "met" Garry in a grade school football game (Harvard vs Arlington). He came close to knocking my teeth out.
Later we played football together and he was the toughest guy on the field. Although I was much bigger than Gary, I dreaded having to block him in practice because he would he would just pound you in the head and a helmet was not enough protection.
I also remember the scandolous incident when Gary and a couple of other guys disappeared for a few days on a road trip. The rumours flew and then there was Gary back in the hallways with that smile on his face.
I was glad to see Gary at the '89 reunion and am saddened he is no longer with us.