We are deeply saddened by the news that Gary Lane, a long time player and amazing friend, passed away on Sunday.
Gary will always be remembered for his kindness and his ability to make everyone feel loved. The last few years have been difficult for Gary but he always prevailed, handing out words of encouragement and hugs to those lucky enough to have known him. Gary will be missed by us all, it was an honor to have had him in our lives.
Visitation: Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at Dashner-Leesman Funeral Home in Dupo, Ill.
Funeral:
A VFW Service will be held at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at
Dashner-Leesman Funeral Home in Dupo, IL., immediately followed by a
Memorial Service with the Rev. Roger Reid, officiating. At Gary's
request, he was to be cremated.
Won't be the same at That One Place
I'll miss seeing him rolling up to the table in his wheelchair. He was always trying to help me improve my game and he'd always shoot me a little smile when he saw me make a play that he approved of. He was proud of his service to his country and rightly so. We've lost one of the good guys. I hate to see him go but I'm glad his considerable pain has ended.
"I was always taught to respect my elders but it keeps getting harder and harder to find one."