Proud to be an American
In Memorandum
Gary Palamara, 1950-2007
July 4, 2007
Today my friend and buddy from high school passed away.
Gary was a multi-talented person, an audio engineer, writer, photographer, father, husband and friend. He left a huge footprint in our hearts. His kind and thoughtful ways will be remembered and missed.
How fitting to pass on our Nation's birthday. Gary was a patriot, he proudly served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. He showed his love for flight in the many photos taken of the Thunderbirds and anything just about anything that flies.
Gary's business as an audio engineer led him to work with an impressive list of celebraties. He worked with Robert Redford, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Mick Jagger, Naomi Watts, Jack Black, Adrien Brody, Howard Cosell, General William Westmorland, Sammy Davis Jr. and Luciano Pavarotti to name a few.
"Sometimes I get to places just when God's ready to have somebody click the shutter."
Ansel Adams
Gary was a mentor to many, including myself. His photographs inspired me. He knew his Canon inside and out. He always had time
to talk to me and teach me about photography and how a camera works.
Gary cared about people. He loved to build relationships, learn what people liked to do and how he could help. He made an effort to make a difference and he did.
Rest in peace my friend, you are missed.
kk
Kristal,
Thank you so much for the kind words about my father. We were so sorry to hear about your fathers passing. My father didn't gush about how much he appreciated and loved his friends or family. If he talked about you at all, it meant he thought very highly of you. Dad spoke of you often and with the excitement and interest that told me he cared deeply about you and your family.
If there is anything at all I or my wife can do for you, I'm only an email away.
Jason Palamara
Posted by: Jason Palamara | July 10, 2007 at 08:50 AM
Dear Kristal, Special thoughts and prayers are coming your way. This was a beautiful tribute to your friend and mentor. He would be so proud of you!
Sorry about your dad. What a fortunate man to have you for a daughter.
Would like to call you. Just let me when.
Posted by: Margaret Rome | July 07, 2007 at 08:48 PM
Hey, Kristal -
SO sorry about your friend, and about your Dad. They'll both be missed.
Many hugs and much love,
Sharon
Posted by: Sharon Simms | July 07, 2007 at 06:15 PM
Gary was my uncle and I found your blog in a search on his name. It's good to know others thought the same wonderful things about gary as our family did. It is a wonderful tribute.
Posted by: Pete | July 07, 2007 at 07:57 AM
Gary was my uncle and I found your blog in a search on his name. It's good to know others thought the same wonderful things about gary as our family did. It is a wonderful tribute.
Posted by: Pete | July 07, 2007 at 07:57 AM
Gary was my uncle and I found your blog in a search on his name. It's good to know others thought the same wonderful things about gary as our family did. It is a wonderful tribute.
Posted by: Pete | July 07, 2007 at 07:57 AM
Gary was my uncle and I found your blog in a search on his name. It's good to know others thought the same wonderful things about gary as our family did. It is a wonderful tribute.
Posted by: Pete | July 07, 2007 at 07:57 AM
Your own photographs are a great tribute to your teacher. I'm sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Linda Davis | July 06, 2007 at 05:51 PM
What a beautiful tribute and the karma comes in those of us who would not have otherwise seen his photography seeing it here on your blog. Fabulous. That is also the coolest lawnmower I have ever seen lol. Something tells me he loves this tribute.
Posted by: Carole Cohen | July 05, 2007 at 09:39 PM
Sorry about your loss.....
Posted by: scott montgomery | July 05, 2007 at 11:21 AM