I was asked to post a heading for friends of Gary Eccles to post their condolences to the family and this I will do as he served his community for some time and served it well.
I did not know Gary personally but only by name. I do remember he would attend most city council meetings and always dressed in official dress uniform which really impressed me that he was so proud of being the Fire Chief in Peru. Through the last few years after his dismissal from the job, I have not heard one nasty or critical comment about him and that leads me to believe he did his job with honesty and pride in his city. As the administrator of this blog I offer my condolences to his wife and daughters, to extended family members and to his many friends for their loss.
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Mr. Eccles will always be remembered as a person with leadership skills, family values, and his work ethic. He always had a smile on his face. Let's all find happiness in the gift from god that he gave us in the pleasure to have known Gary. Bless the Eccles Family.
To all who never had the pleasure to meet Gary Eccles , you missed out on meeting a great person. R.I.P.. Condolences to Gary's wife Shellie and to his daughters.
I remember Gary Eccles coming to Northview school for fire-safety presentations. And he had my full attention as well as all the students. Fabulous person.
Many years ago Peru was able to purchase a new aerial fire truck. Gary was the fire chief. At the fire department they had a open house , and I remember the excitement on Gary's face about that truck. There were so many people to come and see it and get a ride up the ladder. There was still a line of people and kids who wanted a ride after the open house was suppose to be over, Gary kept it going until everybody had a chance and a ride. What a guy. A proud moment for him to show that truck off as well as his fellow brothers. Gary will be sadly missed . Rest in Peace. You will always be loved and remembered.
To: Gary Eccles
From: Rodney Perez
Spread your wings and fly!!.. You're a man of Honor, Dignity, and Glory... A Friend, Brother, and Hero...
The Memories, and Your Spirit will live Forever... Even after The Last Call Sounds.
RIP Brother Gary!
Sincerely,
Brother Rodney
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