Memories, there's an abundance of memories that runs through my mind when I think of my Uncle Gene. It's hard to just to pick one. I think I owe it to Uncle Gene of knowing the songs of John Denver to him. Uncle Gene was gruff and a gentle giant all rolled into one. When I heard the news that my uncle wasn't doing well I prayed to Jesus that when the time was right Uncle Gene would be met by auntie Mary and Gary to show him to his forever home. And like I shared with my cousins and other family members, "can you just imagine the reunion that everyone must be going through up there in heaven, being reunited with the love of his life Mary, Gary, his mom, his dad and sisters...what a blessed eternity they all had." So whenever I hear a John Denver song come on the radio or that I downloaded and plays in my car I know my first thoughts are going to be of my Uncle Gene. My love and prayers go out to Kimberly, Tammy, John, Gene and the rest of their families. God Bless you all. Love Kathy