Loved it Kerry! I posted a comment at the bottom of the article.

Oh thank you, they love comments, helps the show too! xxx

Nice article Kerry

Thank you katharine, it is amazing, I had forgotten about it, they did the interview in May of 2011!!

Another great read here! :-)

Nice!

Thank you all!

Very nice article Kerry.

Thank you Sandy!

This one was great! I love the quick choice answers. And such an honour to be chosen for Coupe Du Monde de la Patisserie WHOOT!! What a blast!!

I left a comment too :)

Oh thank you Tracci! Yes, I am judging the USA trials again on the 19th April, a first for a sugar artist and a woman. Must have done a good job, they invited me back.

Amazing honour!

It's what I call 'living the dream' !!

Yes, hope it opens the door for more to follow me!

Aww!! I know it really touched them, finding out how much their son was loved!!

"family " ...says it all. My heart breaks for them :(

Yes, I believe it will be a huge comfort.

I am so glad they are finding comfort in all in all Papi's friend .

Yes, it must have been a good feeling for them -- poor people!

I am so glad they had the opportunity to see how much he will be missed. It is one thing to be told the impact he made, but another for them to see it expressed by the group. What a blessing in so many ways this group is.

You are absolutely right Breanna, it must have been quite a shock and a happy surprise for them to find such a close family and he was an integral part of it. I am glad they found out.

Hopefully by them

...reading the posts they will have some relief for a while knowing Papi was very well liked! :)

Yes, they will Justin, it is the only comfort, they are probably reeling wondering why all this happened to him so young. Connecting to the different facets of his life will make it somewhat bearable. I hope they come and post from time to time. Especially Guy Fawkes Day next year which may to be renamed Papi the Penguin Day!

oops missed a word, may have to be renamed!

I'm so glad that everyone here reached out and his family can receive comfort from that.

I received the the same type of note from his family. I agree, it is comforting to know how much we all loved Papi. I thought is was so cute when it was signed Papi Cakes Poppa, Ron

That is so sweet. Has anyone ever been told what the cause of death was? I just never heard. So glad to know our warmth spread to his family. We're pretty good guys here and Papi was definitely worthy of our caring and I'm so thankful the family has had the opportunity to feel that.

Oh this is so nice. I'm so glad they were able to see how much he was loved!

Yes it will b excellent news for them.

The autopsy results have not been shared, but I would suspect it might have been heart related. He was having pin beforehand and it could have been angina.

oops pain!

With his help it is thriving and this will be his legacy. Edna is devastated at this loss a beloved and dependable friend. I am so glad that he got meet his Fantourage friends in the flesh at the sugar art show this year – I know it really meant a lot to him. We will miss his sage advice, kindness, humanitarian perspective and quick wit. Rest in peace Gary.

Oh no that is horrible...I loved all Papis' comments...my prayers go out to his family..God bless u Papi and RIP...

oh my goodness I can't even grasp this right now

Oh no, I am so sorry....

OMG!!! That is just terrible news!! Papi was such a fun and sweet man...always there with a joke or a kind word of encouragement for any of us.He will be greatly missed. My prayers are with his family God bless you Gary...you will be remembered fondly..

I'm just stunned at this news. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to meet and enjoy Papi in Tulsa. I'm so saddened.

This is very shocking and sad, my condolences for his family..rest in peace Papi- Gary

I am absolutely devastated at this news! I just can't believe. I felt I have known Papi for most of my life; he was a very kind and intelligent man indeed. To take us under his wing in Tulsa like he did, I will be forever grateful! I just can't believe that we won't ever get to talk to him again. God bless you Papi, heaven has just gained another angel! You will NEVER be forgotten and will always be remembered here in Fantourage and Facebook, and you will always remain as one of the fab five! Goodnight my friend xxx

Yes itis going to take a lot of getting used to. Edna is inconsolable.

My heart goes out to Edna and Des. Thoughts and prayers to his family...both here and in life.

I have been crying so hard all evening... Edna is in worse shape... have not talked with Des because I can't find her number... Justin you are right, we will ALWAYS be the Fab-5 for papi will always be in our hearts and with us in spirit. I will never be able to look at a penguin again without crying... but also a with a smile in my heart for the wonderful friend Gary was to me. I have a headache from crying so i will sign off for now. Papi you will always be with us here. I will miss your crazy razor sharp wit and kind compassionate heart.

So sorry, Bon...hugs and prayers for you.

Has anyone heard from Neil? Does he know yet?

He was my best friend in the world..and my partner in crime...good crimes..lol...he helped me with computer issues, he was the person who told me I should open my website. He corrected my spelling. I know Papi for 5 years and he was my very best friend.. I lost someone important in my life..

Yes you did but he was proud of you.

He'll still be with you...you'll feel him there when you need him, Edna. I know it's hard to believe right now, but he will. He's watching over you now.

MamaD... I tried to call Neil... but his grandmother said to call back later. I will try again in a little while.

So sorry Edna...my heart is breaking for you...I didn't know Papi but he was such a wonderful friend on here and made us all feel like so welcomed just like you do !!! There are no words to help when u loose someone u love...just tears...

Edna... darling... you knew him longer than anyone. Losing such a good friend is so hard. We are here for you honey... we love you...

Just got the news and I'm shocked! I am so lucky that I got to meet homin Oklahoma! He was always checking in on me making sure I got back and forth to the show. So sweet and kind. My thoughts and prayers are with his family as well. We had some wonderful conversations in our short time together and I will remember him fondly! God rest!

Kerry or Edna if you hear of anything that his family needs or if there is a way to make a donation in his name please let us all know.

I didnt know papi well..but my heart is breaking for you guys..edna kerry des bonnie jus.. I am sooo sorry..

We will get an address for his parents for cards. I think they would be surprised to know how many cake friends he had. Nothing worse than parents burying a child, no matter how old they are. Wrong order.

Papi would be telling us to bring virtual casseroles here and raise a glass of vino to the good times. He was so funny and would always find a way to cheer us up.

I just got off the phone with Neil and he was shocked to hear the news, just as we all were. He sends his love and prayers.

You are right Kerry... it is not the correct order of things. I don't think I could stand it if something happened to my son.

Thank you Kim... you are so sweet...

I don't have an address for his parents.. He was very private..

I will get it.

He'll be missed for sure. He was a great help to me when I first started here and always made me laugh. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends tonight!

Papi, loved to post support on Angel Flight FB page, his were the most recent posts.

Life is a fragile thing. We must never take it for granted. I'm still not quite registering this as reality. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. RIP Papi!

Oh My gosh I am so sorry and sad to hear about this! Papi was sooooo wonderful! I also feel like I had known him for years! I am so sorry for your loss Edna. This is a many who will be dearly missed by so many. :'(

Hugs to everyone...

This is horrible, horrible news!!! I have been working and just read this!!! This is terrible!!!!!!! I am in complete shock and can't even grasp this right now! Heartbroken is an understatement. Kerry, please let us know when you find an address for his parents.

As I take the words from my screen to my heart, a gentle tear rolls down my face for the loss of a man I never got to meet face to face but he touched my life none the less. A great loss is felt here among us. It will take a while to really register. I will never get used to this concept of death; here then gone. May all of you hold one another a little closer today and whisper Gary's name. God speed Papi xoxo

I believe Papi would be honored to think that you all hold him in such high esteem -- I am going to copy this thread when everyone has posted and have it printed out for his parents to read.

He was a very committed friend to all of us whether we met personally or just on the Internet.

Dear Papi....this news is so very devastating. His last comment here he mentioned he wasn't feeling well. God bless him. He was so funny and smart. His comments always made me smile. Seemed like a loving, gentle soul. It will be hard to come here each day and not find the funny little penquin. What a terrible loss. God please take care of Bacardi. I know he is a small lost sould today.

Edna told me Gary's parents were going over to his home, I am sure they will take care of poor Bacardi.

I know they will care for Bacardi....the sad thing is ....animals usually don't do well after they lose their human parents. Bless his little heart. I will pray for Papis parents too....they must be so devastated.

He loved Bacardi so much... loved telling about silly kitty things he did that made Papi laugh. I hope someone takes him in and loves him like he is used to being loved. But Sally, you are right, animals tend to mourn just like humans. I wish I were closer so I could just drive over there and get him and bring him back to live with my spoiled cats.

Sorry to hear the sad news - prayers to his family and friends and hugs to all on this forum

I will convey the messages.

Kerry, Edna and all of our Fantourage family, I am so sorry for our loss. I always looked forward to his postings and wisdom. We are going to truly miss him. My thoughts and prayers are to his family and all of our Fantourage Family.

OMG! I can't believe the news, it's so surreal :( Papi was amazingly nice and an invaluable voice on Fantourage....I am so sorry and sad to see this news :((

Oh no. I just heard. There are no words. He is a light that will be missed.

hi !

how terrible. I never "knew" this man but i know that just hearing about death of people that were liked so much saddens me

He will not be forgotten here Tiona!

Per favor Amy G'zi: Rough translation. The Tulsa Fair is the scene for another annual cake competition, the largest in the nation and the second largest in the world. "Creativity and art unite to form a spectacular event," said Kerry Vincent, co-founder y event director, while coordinating the final details of the exhibition on Sept. 30, just hours before the Oct 1-2 weekend that hosted thousands of visitors. "The best sugar artists are here. Here in Tulsa." This year the theme was weddings. “The artists have a great opportunity to showcase their best work. Weddings are an inexhaustible theme, “said Vincent. "There is a lot of variety forsuch a single beautiful theme." The winners circle comprised of Gary Silverthorn, of Michigan, who won the grand prize, 1st Runner Up fellow Michiganite Pamela Tsaldaris and Second Runner up Canadian Lisa Bugeja. "I hope that each year we see more involvement from the Hispanic community not as visitors but as contestants," affirmed Vincent.

A3 is a different story all about the Fair.

She did good! Sorry, I was not in the computer.

Write to flameorigin on fantourage about your pictures not posting

It is Waije!