It is with great sadness that I have to report the passing of my good friend and colleague, Gary Collins. Gary hosted the Simple Life Podcast, and was a best selling author, speaker, podcaster, with a message of how to life a Simple Life for all of us. Gary's legacy shall remain, and we shall be true to it here at beUnconstrained.com. RIP my friend.
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I was a bit concerned as I hadn’t seen a podcast from Gary in a while, but just thought he was taking a holiday or had the flu or something. This is very sad. I found him to be such an inspirational person. RIP Gary.
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I last spoke with him in July and he was so happy and at the top of his game. He was a good man with a sensitive heart who really meant what he said and did so much to help others. He will be missed. I am sure that he is up there with Neil Peart rocking out and having amazing conversations. RIP Gary
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