February 22
February 22
I first met Gordon in 2006. He was a client in my resale store in Indio California. Our mission supported addicted individuals who needed help with a focus on young and new expectant mothers. Gordon was a retail client and a generous donor of exquisite merchandise that would bring large revenues to help young mothers and their children escape the horrors of drug addiction, alcohol abuse and the associated family dysfunction that dominates the nightmare. He donated thousands of dollars. He also donated many unique personal possessions such as an exquisite buffet that he received from Elizabeth Taylor. The dollars from these sales paid for residence, professional help, legal guidance and the ultimate goal of putting families on the road to recovery and productive happy lives. His affable and friendly demeanor endeared him to our staff. He and I shared a little common history. My parents met while working at Technicolor Gordon's realtor in the Los Angeles area was the daughter of Rosemary Castelli who was my Mother's best friend. On top of witnessing Gordon's generosity, I was gifted with stories of people who pioneered an industry. Those people did not float above the crowd. They shared their good fortune with little regard for credit or acknowledgement. The days when celebrity and recognition also meant, my success comes from those around me. Gordon was a kind loving man. Cheers to his memory.