Frank Soeterik
Gary and I were friends a few years. We lived two blocks from one another, Gary on Young and I on Hayes Rd (in those years it was named Hayes Avenue). We often went to the movies on Kelly Rd. We had lots of fun up to 7th Grade. Then my parents, my brother and I went back to the Netherlands in '65. A few years ago I went back to Detroit, with my two sons. Because of the flooding in the area where Gary lived, it was not possible to meet him. I shall always keep him in my heart and someday I hope to meet him if I get passed those 'pearly gates'. Gary I know you are watching from up there. May you rest in peace, Don't get into trouble with Fr. Schuler!

