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Old June 1, 2013   #31
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I never had the pleasure of knowing Gary, but have read his posts on occasion. Another kindred spirit leaves the world a loss. My sincerest condolences to his friends and family. Every year we lose several members, and I am deeply saddened each time; so many on this site go so far out of their way to help others and it restores my faith in humanity to be in their presence.

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Old June 1, 2013   #32
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Wow, I'm a little speechless right now. Gary was a great guy who will be missed greatly. I'm not sure I can come up with the words I need to right now, so I'll just leave it at what I already have here. He will be greatly missed.
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Old June 2, 2013   #33
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Gary was my tomato hero. I will miss him so. He will not be forgotten. I've been looking for the photo of him in his clown outfit.He loved doing the Derby parade as a clown with his grandson. RIP dear friend until we meet again.
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Old June 2, 2013   #34
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Fellow Louisvillian and accidental disciple here, having been to two "Mater Days" he helped organize at Thieneman's nursery in Louisville. I just heard about his passing today -- truly a sad thing to hear, and I know many gardening enthusiasts will miss him dearly.

At first, I thought I hadn't met him. But then, I realized I may have talked to him at this year's Mater Days. I was the wild-eyed/poor-sighted customer asking where particular plants were because I have trouble reading the labels or figuring out how they organized the plants, and I believe he was one of the personnel there helping customers, including myself.

I'm hooked on heirlooms, and Gary had something to do with that.

So, I'm dedicating my backyard veggie garden for this year to Gary. All the tomatoes I'm growing are heirloom, and two are Kentucky varieties (Purple Dog Creek and Black Mountain).

RIP Gary Millwood.
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Old June 17, 2013   #35
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RIP Gary. Your kindness won't be forgotten.
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Old June 23, 2013   #36
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I was very sorry to hear this. He was always the voice of reason. RIP.
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Old July 12, 2013   #37
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I bet he's sharing seeds up there!!

He'll be missed!
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Old August 19, 2013   #38
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I have also traded seeds with Gary.
Befriended with him on facebook, etc., though never met him in person.

So I subscribe to Dave's Garden newsletter and today another writer paid tribute to
a great tomato grower. http://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/view/4338/

I wish I had a dollar for every reference to Gary in the Seed Savers Yearbook. -Randy
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Old August 20, 2013   #39
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wow I just found this thread after being gone for so long. Does anyone know what happened?
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Old August 20, 2013   #40
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wow I just found this thread after being gone for so long. Does anyone know what happened?
Do you mean how he passed? He had health issues, heart, etc. for quite some time. When I saw him in Oct. he did look so much older, and I suspected he was not really well. He gave me (and others like Maria of Blue Ribbon) unusual heirloom tomato seeds that he had received from others. I think he knew he would not be growing them. When my local old tomato buddy was sick, he gave me all of his seed varieties. I think old men know when their days are getting short.
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R.I.P. So sorry to hear this
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such a void when losing one so special and kind to share with others. I wish when I had lived in KY I had been as interested in gardening, maybe I would have blessed to know him.

Thank you for letting us know.
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Old September 5, 2013   #43
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Gary was a wonderful human being and will be sorely missed, though I never had the privilege of meeting him in person. RIP.
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Old September 27, 2013   #44
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Gary's son asked me to pass this along to people:

Celebration of Life - A Tribute to GARY MILLWOOD


A celebration to honor the life of Gary Millwood will be held Noon, Saturday October 5th, 2013 at Hounz Lane Park picnic pavilion.

Directions can be found here: http://www.louisvilleky.gov/MetroParks/parks/hounzlane/

In July of 2012, Dad wrote- "I don't like Funerals and never did and don't want one. I do hope that there can be a gathering for a Celebration of Life with some Good Eats and entertainment."

We'll have burgers and condiments and suggest those attending bring a side dish of your choice (heirloom tomatoes always welcome) and whatever you choose to drink. Following lunch, we welcome everyone to share stories.

Although I am posting here, it would be appreciated if some of you might post this in other forums he frequented, like Dave's Garden.

Please RSVP if you plan to attend to mkm.ky.abc@gmail.com so that we can plan for food. We hope to see you there.

Cordially,
The Millwood Family
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Gary's son asked me to pass this along to people:

Celebration of Life - A Tribute to GARY MILLWOOD

A celebration to honor the life of Gary Millwood will be held Noon, Saturday October 5th, 2013 at Hounz Lane Park picnic pavilion.

Directions can be found here: http://www.louisvilleky.gov/MetroParks/parks/hounzlane/

In July of 2012, Dad wrote- "I don't like Funerals and never did and don't want one. I do hope that there can be a gathering for a Celebration of Life with some Good Eats and entertainment."

We'll have burgers and condiments and suggest those attending bring a side dish of your choice (heirloom tomatoes always welcome) and whatever you choose to drink. Following lunch, we welcome everyone to share stories.

Although I am posting here, it would be appreciated if some of you might post this in other forums he frequented, like Dave's Garden.

Please RSVP if you plan to attend to mkm.ky.abc@gmail.com so that we can plan for food. We hope to see you there.

Cordially,
The Millwood Family
Remy, I can and will post it at DG but there's not much action there at this time of year.

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