What a rich,amazing life...glad to know...I was such a young girl living next door I remember little except rides to school in their classic car and color TV for the first time. I just happened to do a search today for his name. My parents are Kay and Murray Walker, now 86. I will share this with them. Gene's brave contributions to our nation were wonderful. My regards to his family.God bless.

I grew up in the neighborhood. My folks, Russ and June Johnson (later June Bangham), were Gene and Adrian's great friends for 50 years. My brother Dave and I were driving through Palo Alto recently and I thought of stopping by ... but we didn't, and more's the pity. What a wonderful man.

Gene was a loving man of great character and kindness. He left the world a better place for his being here and we all owe a debt of gratitude for his bravery and courage in serving his country. He loved life and community and I will always remember his giving nature, pleasant company, and interest in the beauty of life and nature. He was a great man and neighbor.