On Saturday, July 4th our friend Gene passed away. Most of you know Gene had been ill for a long time. He had congestive heart failure and had become weaker over the last year. A couple of months ago he was put on hospice and we brought him here to be with us so he could be comfortable and cared for by people who loved him. Gene was a part of the fabric of downtown Easton, a place he proudly called home. He will be missed by our family and all the folks in this community where he had been a presence for decades.

It was Gene's desire to be buried in a military cemetery in Riverside CA, close to the home he came to us from. Gene was not a man of means and we have set up a GoFundMe to help with his funeral costs

We will gather for a celebration of Gene's life next Tuesday, July 14th at 5pm, here at the Quadrant Book Mart & Coffee House. Always the man behind the camera, there are not a lot of photos of Gene. We would appreciate any photos you may have of our friend.