PHOTO: A candlelight vigil with over 100 people in attendance was held this evening in memory of David Rudy “Gee” Gaines, the motorcyclist who died yesterday following a motor vehicle accident.
The vigil, attended by family and some of the many friends of Gaines, took place at the intersection of Cedarbridge and Arlington Avenues, the spot where the tragic incident occurred.
Friends and family spent about two hours at the site, where they recalled stories, as well as their grief over the man who touched the hearts of many during his short lifetime.
From the moment a memorial page was setup yesterday for Gaines by The Lakewood Scoop, the condolences began pouring in, displaying the type of man Gaines was, wand what he meant to the people he came across. Whether it was the man sitting next to him at prayers, or his fellow colleagues, Gaines was recalled as an honorable, cheerful and respectable man.
Also at the vigil this evening, were firefighters from the Ridgeway Fire Department, where Gaines previously served as fire chief.
Gaines also served as a contractor for the Lakewood Inspection Department.
May he Rest In Peace.
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Love you lots Rudy we are gonna miss u … You will forever be in our hearts . love kirra, markim zy’e.. And keya.
You will b truly truly missed my love. R.i.h david rudi gaines
Your sons dod a beautiful job…you would have been proud baby. Though I wanted to speak I just could not bring myself to do so. So much to share about our special moments. Esp. the last 5 yrs. We were inseparable. I know you are now up their with family n our children we lossed: Isabella, Anthony, n Laylani Rose. Miss u terribly mi amor. Keep my seat warm see u soon.
Your sons did a beautiful job…you would have been proud baby. Though I wanted to speak I just could not bring myself to do so. So much to share about our special moments. Esp. the last 5 yrs. We were inseparable. I know you are now up their with family n our children we lossed: Isabella, Anthony, n Laylani Rose. Miss u terribly mi amor. Keep my seat warm see u soon. – See more at: https://thelakewoodscoop.com/2014/08/over-100-attend-candlelight-vigil-for-david-rudy-gee-gaines.html#comment-240685
Uncle Rudy i love u always the last time i came down me u n uncle aotty hung out n. Left that next day last memory i got of u that i will never forget May gog bless my little cousins David n Jeremy Gaines
Fly free my friend you have earned your wings.. you will be missed but will live on forever in our hearts. May it comfort your family knowing how you were loved by the many people whos lives you have touched.. ♡love you Rudy♡ you were a true friend.. RIP my friend until we meet again..♡
Many fond memories. You will be missed RIP my brother and friend