Gary Grimes Memorial on 01/26/11
Calling hours will be held Tuesday, Jan. 25, from 5 to 8 p.m., and a memorial service will be Wednesday, Jan. 26, at 1 p.m. at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., Akron, with Rev. Deborah Rankin officiating. If you are unable to attend Gary's service, you may watch it live from your computer by logging on to: www.EventbyWire.com . Use id=053-886 and enter the password= grimes012611.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ENTER 053-886 on the right side, where it says "Watch an Event", Event ID". Then click the blue button just below it that says "click here to watch". It will then prompts you for a password. Enter the password of grimes012611. Click on the large blue button that says "Click Here To Proceed".
Our sincerest condolences to the family, and band members. We will not be able to attend but will be there in spirit and will take the time on Wednesday to watch it live on the Internet --thank you for providing that service -it really means a lot to us.
John, Wendy, Christian and Justin Sell
Barre, VT
I am unable to attend since I live in Oklahoma. Gary was a magical presence and brought so much energy and joy to his performances. While 1964 is still my favorite tribute band, there is no other Paul for me. I had the privilege of visiting with Gary more than once backstage and at signings and he was a warm, wonderful person. What an incredible smile. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, who I am so grateful he spent his precious time with the last year or so. There is a special place in Heaven for souls like Gary! He was a true human treasure and I am thankful his family shared him with the world all these years.
We are sincerely sorry to hear of Gary's passing. He was a very talented musician and He will be greatly missed ,especially by all his 1964 fans! our condolences to his family and our thoughts and prayers are with you in their time of grief.
My condolences to the family
I know its hard to lose someone you love especially around the holidays
He will greatly missed by everyone that he touched in his life.
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He will be greatly missed by everyone
that he touched in his life
My prayers are with you all. Gary will be missed. I remember working with him in Lafayette, IN four times and each was great. To take a project like this so much to heart is amazing. I saw the Fab 4 in indi as young guy but Gary and the band always brought back so much for me and so many others. He will be missed but I truley believe this is just a quick stop on our trip through eternity.
All of us at the Stadium Theatre in Woonsocket, RI send our condolences to his dear family and all his friends.
He will be surely missed by all who have had the pleasure of knowing him and for those who did not know him you missed a great opportunity to meet a special person.
For those viewing at home service is slightly delayed. Please stand by and stay tuned...
The memorial was beautiful. Mark, thank you for sharing it with all of us who couldn't be there.
Kathy with a K
I was fortunate to have met such a wonderful person if only twice. I had contact with Gary and the band when I coordinated their show at Theodore Roosevelt Highs School in Kent, OH. My condolences to his family, friends and the rest of the band. I agree with other fans in that there could be no other Paul in my mind. God Bless You Gary and keep rockin'!
I am stunned I did not know that Gary was ill. I had the pleasure of seeing 1964 twice at the Ramshead in Annapolis,MD I got to talk with Gary and he and some of the other lads came to see my show. He was so talented and so nice. He will be greatly missed. He was the consummate Paul. God Bless Gary and his family and the band.
I tried to watch the memorial again since it cut in and out the first time.
The listed password isn't correct anymore.
I've seen 1964 at least ten times covering four different states--but only once without Gary. I feel privileged to have been able to enjoy his musicianship, his charm and his obvious obvious love of all things Beatle. I will miss him.
I had the privilege of knowing Gary since "1964" performed for the first time together at the Sandusky, Ohio Fire Fighter's Annual Dance around 1982. Always affable, he will surely be missed by his fellow band members and all his fans around the world. A talented musician is now singing for God.
Our deepest condolences to the family. I first met Gary at a fireman's ball when I was 15 years old. 1964 played and we had an awesome time. We seen him throughout the years at different concerts they performed at and he always would stop and talk to us.
We have had the honor and privilege of seeing 1964 many times and meeting Gary after each show. His bass work was impeccable, his vocals flawless and his dedication to his craft commendable, but his warmth and affection towards his fans was something truly special. He was, by far, the best Paul McCartney in the business. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family as well as Greg, Terry, Tom & Mark.
Thanks for the music Gary, we truly enjoyed sitting on your side of the stage at the Enid, Ponca City & Tonkawa shows. Thanks for the pick too, I know you were tossing to some kids but I couldn't resist.