For all of us "Reno Players", Gerry was a leader, mentor and guide. HIs never ending smile and dry, quick, witty humor made him beloved to all of us. His simple but fascinating fighter pilot wisdom I use in my daily life. Not a day goes by when we are at the races that we don't tell a story about "The things we learned from Gerry!" For over 30 years, we have followed the map he drew for us. Next year, we will affectionately toast him, with teary eyes and wavering breath. Thank you, Gerry.

I just wanted to add my 2 cents. Gerry was one of my instructors and then Ops Officer at Nellis in the F-111. He also got me into
QB's. I was lucky enough to see him at this year's Reno Air Races. He was always a happy-go-lucky guy and a joy to be around. So "a silent toast to another QB gone West." Flex Flechsig, Reno,NV.

Class 55K member @ Bartow Fl where we mastered the T-6 aircraft. I looked up Gerry in the "Swivel Head" Classbook to trigger a memory and it worked. Another small town kid whose life would never be the same. I did a full career in USAF but in "many motor" aircraft. Trying to recall if the Schirmers made a 55K Reunion; one of the pics looks like Reno Air Race bleachers. Gerry's accident reminds me of the admonishment in the VFW service that I suspect he will have. I have the good fortune of still flying solo as few of our classmates still do, so Gerry's passing hit even harder. God Bless you all in this difficult time.

Gerry was a pilots pilot and a man's man. He was one of a kind and a truly great person. We had the pleasure and honor of knowing he and Nancy for well over 45 years. A good friend will be greatly missed. DC & Cathy Jensen, Las Vegas, Nevada.