[edgarspencer]

One of my oldest (longest, Murphy is 2nd oldest) friends, Gary Herman has been diagnosed with a large mass on his brain. He is in Vassar Medical Center, and will undergo a procedure on Monday.
For those of you who don't know Gary, He founded Safari Outfitters, more than fifty years ago, and so far as I know, originated the idea that a gun shop of that nature, should be like a man's home. The walls were lined with every top shelf name you can imagine, and you could take them down, fondle them, swing them, and sit in an overstuffed chair and get to know them. He knew my dad very well; knew what he liked, and put the gun in his hand the moment we walked in the door on Thursday night. Inevitably a deal was struck, and the gun went home with my dad.
I have been very close with Gary and Denise and will keep you all informed as things are learned.