Those of you who know me well know that Gary Mack and I were really good friends for many years before he went to work for The Sixth Floor Museum. We argued, we laughed, we debated and we shared ideas. I called him each time I heard his voice on a local commercial. He respected my tenacity, I respected his. He was a bright mind and a passionate researcher in regards to the JFK Assassination. His favorites of course, were “Badgeman” and “The Dictabelts”. His many contributions to the literature before the Internet took over are legendary and I have even used some in the research for my books.
I was told this morning of his passing and my stomach has a deep pit in it. I hate to think he suffered. I hate that our friendship ended. I hate that his family is grieving. I hate that we lost a bright mind who could have done so much more in finding the answers and I’m sure wanted to do so, though he had to do what he had to do for his job. This was another topic we argued about.
I told him thank you while he was alive. I told him how I felt about the dissolution of our friendship. I told him to still keep looking for the Nix film. I wish I could have told him I forgave him. I hope he forgave me for not understanding his change of heart.
Rest in Peace Gary. You know the answers we’re still looking for now.
