[KathieI]

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[Deseylou]

Very sad news indeed

[ssmith]

I sure hope the family can sense how deeply saddened and sorry we are for their loss.

All people in leadership have to take so much of the negative, it goes with the territory; and yet seldom do they hear the majority who are very thankful and grateful for their vision. I sure hope they feel how many of us are so very grateful for all that their father did and for all they have continued to do.

BTW I expected to see that Gracie has weighed in on this issue....I have been off line so and hope she has not left this sight for good.

[villages07]

What a shock that headline was Thursday morning. I had a fantasy of running into Gary while walking around LSL and being able to thank him personally for all he and the family have done in creating The Villages. Knowing that would likely not happen, I thought of writing him a note to express my thanks. Alas, I put that off and now it is too late. I do hope he, from up there, and his family are seeing these many kind, warm thoughts and take solace in all the joy they have brought others. For me, I could not have found a better place to enjoy my retirement years. Thank you, Gary, for all that you did to build TV and for instilling into your kids and grandkids an outstanding work ethic. May your legacy live on for many generations to come.

[stenteach]

“When it is all said and done, in the final analysis, a person is only remembered by the impact he/she has had on another person’s life.”
― Tom Hackett

One can never count the many lives Gary and his family have touched so positively. We hope Gary Morse knew this. Only wish I had the opportunity to thank him and his Father in person. Thanks to all the Morse family, and may God and time bring you peace.

RR

[MoeVonB61]

REST IN PEACE TO MR GARY MORSE. I would have liked to see him live as long as his father but I HOPE he passed peacefully without suffering. Condolences to all.

[slipcovers]

I, like everyone else, was in total shock to hear of Gary's death. My sincere condolences to the Morse family. A very special thank you for developing such a beautiful place, which I hope to be a part of soon. RIP Cary

[stenteach]

Many of us would like to personally send our heartfelt sympathy to the Morse Family.

This is the address given by the Office in Lake Sumter:

Morse Family
1020 Lake Sumter Landing
Villages, Florida
32162

[Cisco Kid]

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[kittygilchrist]

Originally Posted by stenteach

Many of us would like to personally send our heartfelt sympathy to the Morse Family.

This is the address given by the Office in Lake Sumter:

Morse Family
1020 Lake Sumter Landing
Villages, Florida
32162

Thanks for the address to send cards.
Sympathy and prayers for the family and a special prayer for Graciegirl, a true fan of Mr. Morse.

[Flyinglady]

Originally Posted by kittygilchrist

Thanks for the address to send cards.
Sympathy and prayers for the family and a special prayer for Graciegirl, a true fan of Mr. Morse.

What has happened to Graciegirl?

[tomwed]

For me, Gary Morse is to The Villages as Walt Disney was to Disneyworld. They were visionaries in the pursuit of happiness for others. Their dreams have put a smile on my face and those I love. Today, I'm living like a millionaire just like his Dad wanted. Everyday is special.
God Bless you and your's, Gary Morse

[xNYer]

Originally Posted by eweissenbach

I was in the life insurance business for More than twentY-five years and in that business we have to be very aware of life expectancy and mortality rates. While it is true the life expectancy at birth is about 77 for males, that includes infants that die, teenagers that die accidentally, and so on. Life expectancy changes as we live on, as we have survived some of our peers. Life expectancy at age 65 is approximately 83 for males and over 85 for females. At 70 male life expectancy is 84 and female 86. At 77 the life expectancy for males is almost 87 and if you took into account his wealth and assumed relatively healthy lifestyle, plus the gene factor, with his dad living into his nineties, indeed, Gary Morse was rather young to die at 77.

Using that logic, you would be young no matter what age you died. If you reach 77 and died before 87 you have died young?

[Matzy]

Our condolence to the Morse family and blessing to all. Gary, rest in peace and thank you for that wonderful community your created.

[capecodbob]

I would like to echo all the kind thought and blessings to the Morse family on the passing of Gary. He was a very special man and I wish I had the change to thank him in person for the wonderful community that he and his family created here in the Villages.