To Shirley and the Family,
I was so very shocked and saddened to hear of Gene's passing. I knew him from the Portland Eagles Club. Everytime my band played, Gene would be there dancing with Shirley and singing along to the Elvis songs. He became a good friend and I found him to be a sincere man with a fantastic sense of humor and a great caring for his fellow man. He is gone too soon and he will be missed greatly. Rest in peace my friend. I'll see you again someday.