My name is Alex and, although I didn’t know Gary personally, please accept my condolences on the loss of your dear loved one. The Bible can offer great comfort in these difficult times. When Jesus was on earth he spoke about a wonderful time when he will call our dead loved ones out of the very grave!! This incredible promise is recorded at John 5:28,29. I hope you find some comfort in these words. If you would like to learn more about the resurrection or the condition of the dead, please visit jw.org. I am so sorry for your loss.