Condolence: Gary:
You made quite an impression on me when I moved to Monte in 11th grade. While none of the morning or on-field practices were what I would call fun, they certainly paid off in parades and competitions. Hearing some of your entertaining comments when you walked beside me on parades was priceless. You exemplified commitment to perfection thru practice. You definitely had an impact on me, and will be missed.

Condolence: Gary,
Thanks for the memories. Didn't love early marching practice, but Friday Night Lights and the band trips were great. Wonderful teacher, cool guy. RIP.

Condolence: You taught or tried to teach everyone not just the notes on the page, but respect for others and yourself, how to listen, responsibility, team attitude, a desire to be better and succeed , and pride in your work. You were quick to point out mistakes and never, that I can remember, praised anyone for a job well done, but I knew that when I did do it right, there was a sly smile or a nod that you would direct my way. I got a few of those, and I'll never forget them. Although you demanded perfection, you knew there was no such thing. But you pushed us to try for it anyway. And there were times when we almost got there. Sadly, kids don't see that type of teacher very often anymore. You were a huge influence in my early teen years....I strived to please you...and I know I became a better person because of it....Thanks Gary

Condolence: Band was a blast with Mr. Gaston! I remember well one occasion when he passed out a piece of music, and after we played it through once, he scowled and said "That's not worth the paper it's written on" and had us hand it back in. He wasn't going to give us mediocre music to play! A class act. RIP. Great to see so many of my classmates paying him tribute!

Condolence: Thank you for being one of the most memorable influences in my life. You taught me how to always strive for excellence in all areas of my life.

Condolence: Mr. Gaston's legacy will live on within each one of us as we remember and pass on our stories of him as being that unique teacher, band director, and friend.

Condolence: Mr. Gaston,
Thank you for allowing your "kids" to dream big and for challenging us to be the best we could be. I will always think of you on August 15th...your birthday and mine. You, our teacher, always thought we were the best...so we were.

Condolence: Deepest Sympathy

Condolence: We will be unable to attend the October 26th celebration of Gary's life, but know you'll be in our prayers. Saw this on Facebook and wanted to share as it's appropriate for the gifts band gave our 5 children.

Condolence: Mr.Gaston,
You were a great teacher. We were such a great band because of you. You touched our lives even if we didn't see it at the time. You will be missed.Daisy