Cherokee Indian Posted December 25, 2006 Report Share Posted December 25, 2006 I'm new to this site and I hate to be the bearer of bad news. I've known Gary Lee since I was in High School but haven't seen him in quite a few years. My Son and Gary Lee's Daughter have been in a relationship for about a year now. They are expecting a baby in May 2007, which will be Gary's Grandbaby. I received a phone call from my Son on Christmas Eve, telling me that Gary had stopped breathing a couple of times the night before. He was not breathing on his own and had been put on life support. From what I understand, they ran 2 CT Scans to determine brain activity and discovered that there was none. Around midnight, Gary Lee's Family had to make a very difficult and devastating decision to remove the life support system. I'm know that Gary Lee's Family could use all your prayers to help them through this extremely difficult time. Gary Lee will be missed and remembered, by many friends and loved ones. May God be with them all and help console each one as they mourn his passing. As I said in the beginning, I'm very sorry to be the bearer of this tragic news. I know from reading the posts about Gary, that he had people that cared about him. Many have been expressing their concerns and keeping up with his condition. I felt that everyone involved would want to know as soon as possible. Cherokee Indian Link to post Share on other sites
gpatt0n Posted December 25, 2006 Report Share Posted December 25, 2006 This is sad to hear. I know a lot of folks here were pulling for him. Our prayers are with him and his family. pubby Link to post Share on other sites
Cherokee Indian Posted December 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2006 This is sad to hear. I know a lot of folks here were pulling for him. Our prayers are with him and his family. pubby It is very sad. I'm sure that the family didn't have a choice, but the timing makes it even more difficult being on Christmas Eve. I know a friend that lost his only Son on Christmas Day, and it is a very hard time for him and his wife every year. There isn't a "good" time for something like this to happen, I only wish it could have been postponed a couple of days. Thank you for your prayers, I know the family appreciates them all. Cherokee Indian Link to post Share on other sites
Catch22 Posted December 25, 2006 Report Share Posted December 25, 2006 Thank You for letting us know. My thoughts are with the family & loved ones! Link to post Share on other sites
AcworthDad Posted December 25, 2006 Report Share Posted December 25, 2006 This is very sad. My sympathy goes out to Gary's family and friends. Link to post Share on other sites
michelay1000 Posted December 25, 2006 Report Share Posted December 25, 2006 There never is a good time for a loss like this. Prayer said for Gary's family and friends. Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Raider Posted December 25, 2006 Report Share Posted December 25, 2006 It is Christmas morning and I am just now seeing this, I am crying so hard, my heart is breaking: I just really do not know what to say, Gary has been on my prayer list every since his accident, Gary fought a good fight, I am so sorry to hear this, please let the family know if there is anything I can I will do it: Prayers for his family, He is now spending his first Christmas with loved ones that have gone on before him: May God comfort this family in thier time of need! Link to post Share on other sites
dallas nana Posted December 25, 2006 Report Share Posted December 25, 2006 This family has been hanging on for so long and now this happens. I pray for whole family. Gary is with Jesus now on his birthday. Glory for Gary! God please give this family comfort and understanding . Link to post Share on other sites
Cherokee Indian Posted December 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2006 There never is a good time for a loss like this. Prayer said for Gary's family and friends. You're right. There is never a good time for any kind of loss in our lives. The loss will be difficult for the family to deal with, and I feel that because it was on Christmas Eve, it will be even harder to handle. I typed this and then I noticed that some more posts had been added. After reading what Lady Raider and PinkCrickett said, it sheds a different light on it for me. I was only thinking of how awful it was to happen on Christmas Eve, but I hadn't thought about him spending his first Christmas with loved ones or being with Jesus on his Birthday. He is out of pain now and will suffer no more. Thank you for helping me cope with his loss by sharing your thoughts. I will be seeing his Daughter later today and the words will not come easy. I may share some of your comments with her to try and help comfort her. I will be sure to tell her about all of the support from friends that have responded today. May God Bless each and every one of you. Cherokee Indian Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Oscar Posted December 25, 2006 Report Share Posted December 25, 2006 This family is in my thoughts and prayers. Link to post Share on other sites
Jabez Posted December 25, 2006 Report Share Posted December 25, 2006 My prayers are with this family. Link to post Share on other sites
bluefroggy Posted December 25, 2006 Report Share Posted December 25, 2006 critty and i are so very sorry for your loss. we will continue to keep the family in our prayers. Link to post Share on other sites
kay_bear52 Posted December 25, 2006 Report Share Posted December 25, 2006 My grandmother just called us to tell us the news. He was such a special man. Playing Santa at my kids church for many years. My daughter is friends with his daughter. Rest in Peace Gary. We will miss you Link to post Share on other sites
Dreamwriter Posted December 25, 2006 Report Share Posted December 25, 2006 I'm new to this site and I hate to be the bearer of bad news. I've known Gary Lee since I was in High School but haven't seen him in quite a few years. My Son and Gary Lee's Daughter have been in a relationship for about a year now. They are expecting a baby in May 2007, which will be Gary's Grandbaby. I received a phone call from my Son on Christmas Eve, telling me that Gary had stopped breathing a couple of times the night before. He was not breathing on his own and had been put on life support. From what I understand, they ran 2 CT Scans to determine brain activity and discovered that there was none. Around midnight, Gary Lee's Family had to make a very difficult and devastating decision to remove the life support system. I'm know that Gary Lee's Family could use all your prayers to help them through this extremely difficult time. Gary Lee will be missed and remembered, by many friends and loved ones. May God be with them all and help console each one as they mourn his passing. As I said in the beginning, I'm very sorry to be the bearer of this tragic news. I know from reading the posts about Gary, that he had people that cared about him. Many have been expressing their concerns and keeping up with his condition. I felt that everyone involved would want to know as soon as possible. Cherokee Indian This is sad to hear. May God bless his soul and prayers for his family and friends. Link to post Share on other sites
Bigun3026 Posted December 25, 2006 Report Share Posted December 25, 2006 My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this most difficult time. Link to post Share on other sites
johnny moss Posted December 25, 2006 Report Share Posted December 25, 2006 I am so sorry to hear this about Gary..May God provide comfort for his family during their time of grief, my heart breaks for all of Gary' family and friends. Link to post Share on other sites
cardie Posted December 25, 2006 Report Share Posted December 25, 2006 I knew Gary in school and I'm so sorry to hear about this. Prayers for his wife and the family. Link to post Share on other sites
Ruthie500 Posted December 25, 2006 Report Share Posted December 25, 2006 who is Gary Lee? Link to post Share on other sites
DALLASGIRL0618 Posted December 25, 2006 Report Share Posted December 25, 2006 who is Gary Lee? There are several posts concerning him on here. He is the man that was hit by a school bus while driving his motorcycle on Ridge Rd. It was in front of Austin Middle School. I believe, but could be wrong, he was a teacher there. This happened a couple of months ago, and he has been in the hospital ever since. He made some improvements a few times, but lost his battle in the end. Link to post Share on other sites
Flowers Posted December 25, 2006 Report Share Posted December 25, 2006 (edited) Gary was not a teacher. I got the call last night also. Prayers for all the family Edited December 25, 2006 by Flowers Link to post Share on other sites
DALLASGIRL0618 Posted December 25, 2006 Report Share Posted December 25, 2006 Gary was not a teacher. I got the call last night also. Prayers for all the family Thank you for the info. I had heard in the beginning after the accident that he was a teacher, but never really knew for sure. Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Raider Posted December 25, 2006 Report Share Posted December 25, 2006 Thank you for the info. I had heard in the beginning after the accident that he was a teacher, but never really knew for sure. That was another bike accident involving the teacher: I know it is easy to get accidents mixed up so you were part right. Link to post Share on other sites
Cathyhelms Posted December 25, 2006 Report Share Posted December 25, 2006 Thank you for the info. I had heard in the beginning after the accident that he was a teacher, but never really knew for sure. I believe the incident with the teacher was a different accident. Prayers for the family. Anyone know any details about arrangements?? I know his sisters. Gary built our deck. Link to post Share on other sites
Catch22 Posted December 25, 2006 Report Share Posted December 25, 2006 NO, The teacher that was killed in an accident on Ridge Rd, was a few weeks later, @ Mill Creek & Ridge. Link to post Share on other sites
longhorns Posted December 26, 2006 Report Share Posted December 26, 2006 This so sad. God bless his family. We know that he is in a better place. Link to post Share on other sites
lowrider Posted December 26, 2006 Report Share Posted December 26, 2006 I'm so sorry to hear about Gary. Thank you for the information. I know a lot of folks, including myself, have been praying for him and his family. We will continue to pray for you and his family. May God keep you in His care. Link to post Share on other sites
Cabe Posted December 26, 2006 Report Share Posted December 26, 2006 I am so very sorry to hear this news. God's blessings on this family. Link to post Share on other sites
Cherokee Indian Posted December 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2006 (edited) I believe the incident with the teacher was a different accident. Prayers for the family. Anyone know any details about arrangements?? I know his sisters. Gary built our deck. I spent some time with Gary Lee's Daughter today and she wasn't sure of the final arrangements yet. She will let me know as soon as arrangements are made. I will write a new post with the information as soon as I have it. Thanks to everyone for your kind words and prayers for the family. Cherokee Indian BTW, I was mistaken in saying that Gary Lee stopped breathing 2 times. It was actually his heart had stopped 2 times and they had to resesitate (sp?), which is why he was put on life support. His daughter told me that they found out he had a stroke 2 days ago when they moved him from ICU to a regular room. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't giving inaccurate information. Edited December 26, 2006 by Cherokee Indian Link to post Share on other sites
drosser Posted December 26, 2006 Report Share Posted December 26, 2006 I'm very sorry to hear this. My prayers are with the family. Link to post Share on other sites
leogirl08 Posted December 26, 2006 Report Share Posted December 26, 2006 Wow this is terrible news I was really pulling for him and hoping he would make a full recovery!! I will keep the family in my prayers during this very difficult time Link to post Share on other sites
Gams Posted December 26, 2006 Report Share Posted December 26, 2006 Gary is at Eberhart funeral home. There will be viewing today from 4 until 9 and all day tomorrow. The funeral is Thursday at 2:00. Link to post Share on other sites
marincaligirl Posted December 26, 2006 Report Share Posted December 26, 2006 (edited) We will be praying for the Lee family to have peace at this most difficult time. God Bless the Lee Family. Edited December 26, 2006 by marincaligirl Link to post Share on other sites
REV Posted December 27, 2006 Report Share Posted December 27, 2006 Our condolences to the family, and prayers as well. We had hoped that he would come through this. Link to post Share on other sites
AFLAC Posted December 27, 2006 Report Share Posted December 27, 2006 Thank you for the info. I had heard in the beginning after the accident that he was a teacher, but never really knew for sure. There was another accident on Ridge Rd. not too long ago that did involve a teacher from Austin on a motorcycle vs van, but he passed that day. It's soo sad when we are having soooo many wrecks and deaths in our area that we can't keep up. I pray that Gary's family can find peace in that he's gone on to a place that is better than he could of ever known here. He gave it all he had. I'll be praying for his family. Link to post Share on other sites
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