In Memoriam:
Garhardt T. "Gary" Hansen
1932 - 2006
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Thank you all for your thoughts, it
means a lot to us to know that he was well thought of. Thanks again.
Donna, daughter of Gary, and family.
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I love you, Grandpa and miss you very
much. You are not forgotten.
Kandie Hansen, granddaughter of Gary.
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Gary will remain in our hearts as
a kind, generous and fun loving man who gave unconditionally, so
much of himself to the community as a whole and to any individual
who asked. It was my honor and privilege to get to know him, to
work with him and to ultimately become an online friend.
Sparrow - November 24 - 2006.
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Gary you will always be in my thoughts,
I have learned so much from Gary about animations. He was always
willing to help anyone who asked. I am so glad I got to know him
even if it was only online. Rest in Peace HLV. You will be missed...
Ginny (Boopalotta) - November 25 - 2006.
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I did not know Gary terribly well,
but from what I did know he was a very fun loving character. I loved
the banter that went on in the animation forum.
He'll be very sadly miss by many friends here in PII. I'm sorry
I didn't get the chance to take his cartoon course, I'm sure I could
have learned much from this very nice man.
Rest in peace.
Maureen - aka koalablue au - November 25 - 2006.
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Gary was quite the character...
He would always be inviting the new members to the board to join
his group of "VRR" (Viking Rabble Rousers). I was most pleased to
be invited and join. I'll be keeping my VRR ID card for all times.
He was an ispiration to many of us, and would always encourage people
to keep animating with his "Keep 'em coming..."
After he became ill and had trouble even typing, he would still
roam the boards, having a look at what we were all up to.
As Gary wrote in an email: "I have been dropping into the animation
station and watching the troops going head to toe. You're all making
alot of terrific stuff. You all make me proud."
I'm glad to have known you, Gary. You are missed by many, and you
will live on in our hearts.
Be at peace, my friend.
Robert - aka Viking Animations - November 25 - 2006.
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After reading these tributes to Gary,
unanswered questions seem to fall into place.
Last year I received notice from Maggie that a mystery benefactor
had paid the course fee so that I was able to do the animation class
here at PhotoImpact International. No one would own up to being
responsible!
As Gary had always been so encouraging to me (both on-site and by
email) I am going to assume that he is the guilty party and say
a very late "Thank you my friend" to him.
I just hope that where ever he may now be, that Gary is now able
to enjoy the love he has given so willingly to others:)
James - (MrMinster) - November 25 - 2006.
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One of my best memory of Gary was
when we were all being split by fence sitters and wizards and HLV
and I said im in the angels group!!! What did Gary do. He took my
pictures and added wings with helmet on it. It was the best thing
I saw and it made me laugh!!! Gary has done some generous stuff
for me in the past.
He is one of the MOST generous man I have ever met. He will be missed!!!
Marcie - November 25 - 2006.
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Gary was one of a kind and I'm going
to miss him terribly. One of the first characters that stand out
in my mind is his "Thorro". Oh how he made me laugh. I hope he and
Duwayne are shooting the breeze and pool and smiling down upon us.
I'll miss you my friend.
Maggie - November 25 - 2006.
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As a newer member of the board, I
didn't share as many special memories of Gary as the rest of you.
But I always enjoyed his cartoons and delightful sense of humor.
He definitely 'touched' all of us and he will be sorely missed.
Lola DeGroff - November 25 - 2006
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Gary, I didn't get the chance to
know you very long. But thank you for the compliments and encouragement
on my new attempts at doing animation in PI.
Carol - (TbearDesign) - November 25 - 2006.
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As a new member of the PIRC community,
I didn't have the privilege of meeting or interacting with Gary.
It seems I've missed out on knowing someone very special.
Having lost internet friends in the past, I can only imagine how
much his loss has affected those of you who knew him well. I offer
my sympathy and condolences to all of the PIRC members and Gary's
family.
Elaina - aka Nightshadow - November 25 - 2006.
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Gary (the Happy Little Viking) was
a big part of my Photo Impact life! He was the inspiration for me
to animate and I will be forever grateful to him.
Our prayers are with Gary's family and, as the Happy Little Viking
lives on, I know Gary will be smiling down upon all of us!
Barry - November 25 - 2006.
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Gary also gifted me with P.I.xl upgrade,soon
after it came out. He also turned me onto another draw program,Serif
Draw Plus 7.
At one time he was into road side poetry (ala the old Burma Shave
thing). Sent him some rymes,which he used....I don't think he kept
that site going...he was too busy elsewhere.
A generous, fun guy.
Tom Clegg - November 25 - 2006.
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Although I didn't know Gary for as
long as some others, I am grateful for the time I did. By the time
I arrived on the PI Boards, he was already ill and we didn't see
him around very much. But when I posted my dancing mannequin, he
generously presented me with the VRR (Viking Rabble Rouser) membership
card, which I carry with great pride. He also sent me a private
email, which ended with his signature "Keep 'em coming!"
His humor was always good-natured and infectious, and he was just
such a great guy! His loss is a personal one too each of us in the
community.
Go in peace, my dear friend; we'll meet you in Valhalla.
Gigi (catwoman07076) - The Teutonic Viking - November 26 - 2006.
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Gary, was very special. His encouragement
got me to animate and not be scared. HLV, thanks for the memories.
LIC,
Nancy Holmes - November 26 - 2006.
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It's so hard to say goodbye to a
friend, but I know he's at peace and he has left his touch on all
our hearts. Garhardt was an appropriate name for him because to
me it describes him to the fullest meaning in my opinion "Gary A
Man Who 's All Heart!" He will be missed very deeply by a lot of
people.
Rest in peace my friend.
Sheryl (bayeus) - November 26 - 2006.
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I took Gary's cartooning class early
last year..I loved it and was so impressed with the way Gary could
make even someone who didn't even think she could draw feel like
they could if they just tried! I will so miss his humor and his
cartoons on the PII board!!!
Cindi (glitterby) - November 26 - 2006.
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I wasn't on the board very long before
I found that the smile or laugh from one of Gary's cartoons was
a great way to start my day with my coffee. I will miss that 1st
morning smile.
Go in peace and rest well! Keep cartooning!
Barbara Morrison - November 28 - 2006.
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Thank you Gary for your friendship
and the smile you brought to many if not all who had the honour
of meeting you.
Valhalla will be a peach compared to Catalina Island and the rest
of the world.
J.C. Sullivan - December 2 - 2006.
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Gary was always such an active and
helpful member of PIRC; a real mainstay. He was always first with
a joke, the first to welcome a new member and first to jump in and
help--even with the silly questions.
Somehow though, I think he'll always be with us; if not in person,
then certainly in spirit. Gary was one of those who made PIRC....well,
PIRC!
Maxine - December 7 - 2006.
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I did not know Gary too well, but
what I did of him was always kind thoughts. He often made me smile
with his sense of humor and was very talented.
So sorry and will miss his presence.
Vicki (Pegasus) - December 8 - 2006.
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What is there to say..... A fine
and good humoured man with a heart of gold. I feel lucky to have
known Gary over the years and to occasionally been able to help
him out.
You will be missed.
Your friend Nick - December 9 -2006.
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In the short time I knew Gary, we
became good friends and talked and shared somethings about ourself.
His good sense of humor as seen in his cartoons will be missed.
I feel so fortunate I learned from this 'Master of the Draw'. I
am sorry he's gone but know this 'HLV' is in the Valhalla...from
his friend, of Valkyries....
Valery - December 9 - 2006.
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It's always a great loss when someone
dies... I'm sad eventhough I am not a fervent board member... and
did not had the chance to know Gary better.
For all his friends... and family... my deepest sympathy.
Corinne (MamieCoune) - December 11 - 2006.
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Sadly missed . .
Anita - December 28 - 2006.
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I met Gary twice in the pirc chat-room.
Unforgettable moments of laughter, learning and generosity. He at
once sent me an e-mail with explanations in answer to my questions.
He will always have a place in my heart as a great artist and a
generous, humerous very special human being.
I regret not having been able to visit his cartooning class at Visual
Arts Acadamy.
Thank you Gary
immerkiko - December 28 - 2006.
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