We are sad to report the recent loss of
not only a fellow trucker but also a friend of 10-4 Magazine. Gary Gelinas of
Santa Clarita, California (featured on our October 2000 cover) was involved
in a fatal crash in his truck on October 5th, 2002. Gary hauled specialized
vehicles for over 22 years, the last eight for Reliable Carriers. Billy Neal,
a friend of Gary's for 23 years and a co-worker at Reliable, made sure that
his flashy friend (who loved to shock people) was buried in a "flamed"
casket. Speaking at the funeral, Billy said, "Gary, you are now a legend
and your stories will be passed around forever. May the rumors fuel the legend
- you would have it no other way." Gary Gelinas leaves behind countless
friends, a brother, sister, niece, one son, one daughter and two grandchildren
whom he adored. Gary will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
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