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The following was forwarded to me from one of my squadron members and asked that I post the information:
Sent: Fri Sep 10 06:38:56 2010
Subject: Copyright ©2010 The Scranton Times Tribune | 149 Penn Ave. | Scranton, PA 18503 | 1-800-228-4637This is all I could come up with this morning, from Google.
Motorcycle wreck kills man on I-84
GREENE TWP. - A Kentucky man was killed when his Harley-Davidson motorcycle drifted off the road and struck a guardrail on Interstate 84 east Thursday afternoon in Pike County.
Gregg L. Gammack, 69, of Columbia, Ky., was pronounced dead at the scene at about 3:15 p.m., according to state troopers. After striking the guardrail, Mr. Gammack's motorcycle rolled over and slid across the road, troopers said.
The wreck closed a portion of I-84 for about two hours.
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GAMMACK, GREGG L.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Gregg L. Gammack (0-89587), Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 361 (HMM-361), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on May 10, 1967. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Captain Gammack upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: Seattle, Washington
Posted : 2010-09-13 21:48
From Eli Flint
Submitter:
Eli Flint
Message:
Here is a tribute i wrote to one of your members, recently killed in an accident;
a former Marine and well regarded professional in our industry. Please post as you see
fit to your membership.
Gregg L. Gammack (69) was killed in a tragic motorcycle accident on September 9, 2010. A
great aviator, beloved husband, father of two sons, American patriot, talented salesman
and devoted friend has made his final flight.
Gregg began his aviation career as a Marine officer, flying helicopters in Viet Nam. For
a spectacular show of courage and fighting spirit one day in 1967, Gregg was awarded the
Silver Star. He later flew OV-10 Broncos then transitioned to corporate aviation for 15
years; earning type ratings in various jets including Falcons and Gulfstreams. The Marine
Corps and love of country were vital, prominent aspects of Gregg’s personality that he
carried for life.
Greg worked successfully in computer hardware sales for several years after losing his
medical; then returned to aviation for the final 15 years of his career, selling training
programs for FlightSafety International. Gregg is fondly remembered by FSI colleagues for
his warmth, energy and enthusiasm, the respect his customers had for him, and his
willingness to mentor and counsel younger employees.
Gregg was multi-faceted, dynamic, youthful, athletic and creative. He and wife Patsy
lived aboard their 55’ Grand Banks trawler in Seattle, taking nautical adventures among
the San Juan Islands. They wintered at their home in Arizona. Gregg drew a cabin design
on a napkin, then turned dream into reality by building a country home in Kentucky. They
had two horses and enjoyed riding. Motorcycles were another passion; he had taken
numerous long distance Harley-Davidson trips with wife and friends during four years of
retirement.
Gregg had many years left to enjoy- his industry, friends and family are deeply saddened
by the sudden departure.
Posted : 2010-09-17 14:11
