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Toy collection to honor former Rider

Tuesday, 21 October 2008 08:32 Last Updated on Sunday, 14 December 2008 10:15 Written by Christine O'Connor

Decked out in a long, white beard, all Gene York needed was a red suit to complete a Santa Claus look.

10_23_toystots_text.jpgHis friendly personality, gruff response and burly appearance earned him the nickname  “Bear”  among his American Legion Rider friends.

It was only appropriate that when the 68-year-old veteran passed away this past spring, the ALR decided to host a Toys for Tots run in his honor.

“He was a gentle soul,”  said Mark Goode, director of the ALR and chair of the fundraiser.  “He just loved kids.”

 

For more on this story, see the Oct. 30 issue of the Navarre Press or subscribe online.

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