Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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May 30, 2013
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Buffalo-Niagara Tomato TasteFest™ Coordinator
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Z6 WNY
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VGary (Gary Millwood) has Passed Away
Hi All,
I though someone would of posted by now, but my friend, and friend to many many Tomatovillians, passed away last night.  As I wrote on my FB page: Even though, I only met him a few times, Gary Millwood, meant so much to me. It saddens me greatly to know he passed away last night. He was one of the first people I ever traded seeds with, and we kept our friendship. He was so gracious when my husband and I drove to Cincinnati for the CHOPTAG gathering, and I was lucky to see him again in KY. He was the epitome of a southern gentleman, and I will miss him dearly. Remy
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"I wake to sleep and take my waking slow" -Theodore Roethke Yes, we have a great party for WNY/Ontario tomato growers every year on Grand Island! Owner of The Sample Seed Shop Last edited by remy; May 30, 2013 at 12:43 PM. Reason: spelling |
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Tomatoville® Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Hendersonville, NC zone 7
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I saw that hours ago, Remy, and was waiting for you to post it here, since I didn't have personal knowledge of the sad occurrence. Rest in Peace, Gary and thanks to how you enriched many, many lives.
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: San Diego
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I never met Gary but I admired his passion for Kentucky heirloom tomatoes. My condolences to his family and those who knew him.
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Tomatoville® Recipe Keeper
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Roseburg, Oregon - zone 7
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Very sad to hear of his passing.
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Iowa Zone 5
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I was Facebook friends with Gary as he is mentioned in many Yearbook/tomato listings as introduced by, shared by, or originated by. I will miss Gary as he's in the ultimate garden now.
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Germany 49°26"N 07°36"E
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Gary will be missed. Rest in peace and may God be with you.
Ami
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Upstate NY, zone 4b/5a
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I too will miss Gary very much. I never met him in person but we exchanged e-mails many times. I know he was quite religious from some of his e-mails and cards and he sent me many wonderful tomato varieties, mostly KY heirlooms.
May he rest in peace. Carolyn
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Warsaw, Poland 52° N
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Gary will sure be missed. FaceBook just got thinner. Rest in peace and may God be with you!
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Virginia Beach
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Wow, so sorry to hear this. He will be missed.
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Tomatopalooza™ Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: NC-Zone 7
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First met Gary at Tomatoplaoooza[tm] 3 in 2005.
A very gracious individual and extremely generous in sharing his knowledge of tomatoes and love for growing them. My condolences to his family for their loss. Here's a link to a photo of those at TP3 in 2005. Gary is the one at the far right wearing the decked out tomato hat! http://www.tomatopalooza.org/tomatop...s/p7300136.jpg Lee
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
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Gary and I swapped seeds many times over the years, although I never got to meet him in person. He will surely be missed in the gardening community. My condolences to his family and friends.
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Buffalo-Niagara Tomato TasteFest™ Coordinator
Join Date: Feb 2006
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Quote:
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And not that my husband and I were abused, he would often joke that he wanted to adopt us.  Quote:
I never saw the tomato hat. Here's one of him with a tomato seedling that Tomatoaddict (Terry) shared yesterday. garymtomato.jpg Remy
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"I wake to sleep and take my waking slow" -Theodore Roethke Yes, we have a great party for WNY/Ontario tomato growers every year on Grand Island! Owner of The Sample Seed Shop |
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Oklahoma
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RIP Gary
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Tomatovillian™
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Location: SW Ohio
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Here is a photo of that tomato hat up close
RIP Gary. I will miss you.
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Tomatoville® Recipe Keeper
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Location: Roseburg, Oregon - zone 7
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What a great hat...and a great guy.
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