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Homer celebrates the life of Gary Thomas

The Norton Family

The Mariner Theater at Homer High School was filled to capacity on Sunday, January 19, 2020 for a celebration of the life of Gary Thomas. The Homer and Anchor Point Fire and Emergency and Kachemak Emergency Services crews stood at attention for the entire ceremony. Thomas's colleagues and friends sent him off with stories and remembrances. 
Click on the links below to hear audio from 1991 of Thomas recounting the early days of KBBI public radio, and to hear, Ode to Gary Thomas, written by Kathy Steberl.
You can see the livestream of the entire service at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaS1lIl4-qI&fbclid=IwAR1BUEHPaX4ibw8T9vfP-54f4ioAx0Yp8fWaFxIhPhSe-QyKkvVzSUyXPwQ
 

steberl_limerick.mp3
Ode to Gary Thomas, by Kathy Steberl, read by Kathleen Gustafson, recorded at Thomas's celebration of life on Sunday, January 19, 2020.

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Kathleen Gustafson came to Homer in 1999 and has been involved with KBBI since 2003.