"MANAGER TO THE GREATEST"

Hi Bucko,

The last time I saw you was at the Dunes in 1982 when I had just finished school and was working for Union Carbide at their plants in NV and CA. I stopped by to say hi and you were so gracious and
gave my colleagues and I tickets to see the floor show. The guys at Carbide tales about it for years.

You also helped my Dad Bob Purcell get situated in Las Vegas shortly after my Mother died. He relocated and lived in Las Vegas for about 10 years before moving back to be near my family in Baltimore.
He passed away in 2000.

I grew up hearing lots of stories about you as Joan and Tom Kilroy were my parents good friends. You've had an amazing life! God Bless!

Best regards,

Bob

Gene:

I know you are heartbroken like the rest of the world over the passing of Ali. He was loved by all. I want to thank you so much for the time you brought the Champ to the Tropicana and the three of us
had dinner. I will never forget that night. Heaven is a better place with the Champ there.

Jim Kilby

Hello Gene. My father and mother we're win and peggy cresswell from back near deer lake. Not sure if you remember. You had dinner at our house a few times way back. The white house with pond and barn
out the dining room windows. My father was a contractor. Anyway .my daughter is out there as of tonite to attend that big concert. I tell her stories of how I knew you and Muhammad and I don't think
she believes me. I didn't know if you were still working or not. I guess I was hoping she could meet you so she would believe me but I am sure you are very busy. And she is going to the big concert
in the desert tomorrow night. If nothing else it was nice to hear your name.

Really enjoyed my visit through this treasure chest of wonderful memories. Love those boxers and yes I mean your doggies as well.
Sincerely,
Smitty

Hi Gene,
Many fond memories of you from your Philadelphia days. Hope life is treating you well! Best regards from Tucson. Mike Detty, son of Moose

Dear Gene

Stay strong as you are.

Your best friends

Rob & Jasmine

You probably don't remember me but I remember you & your brother. Think his name is Billy.
I graduate tend from Township in 1955.

Ali earned his "wings" and is flying high in heaven.
Take care Gene.
Y'old friend,
Jonathan "Speedy" Fetter

Thinking about you during this time. Sorry to hear of Ali's passing. You may not remember me as it has been 39 years or so..lol. I was a young girl from the south you met in NY and had come out to
the camp many years ago.
Keeping you and Ali's family in my thoughts and prayers.

My prayers are with you and Ali. You say keep it short so I will.

Dear Gene
Sorry to hear about Ali. I know you must be heartbroken. Thinking of you,
Bobby Lewis

My condolences Mr. Kilroy. The memories you brought to our hometown many years ago, and to my pops barber shop. Hricisak's will last me a lifetime... I hope and pray the CHAMP is at peace! And that you Mr. Kilroy are well.
Sincerely
Tom Hricisak Jr. And Family

Hi Gene, Remember me...Bob Potter from the Riveria...
So sad to hear of Ali's passing...thinking of you.

Hi Gene, this is Sonny West with Elvis in Las Vegas where we met and I told Elvis about Ali wanting to get a robe like Elvis'jumpsuit. Which we did. I am so sad about Ali's passing. I know how it hit you
as I felt the same pain when I lost Elvis. Please contact me.
God bless. Warmly, Sonny

Hi Gene, I wanted to reach out to you and tell you how sorry I am about Ali's death. I know how close you were and this is the only way I can find you. You were so thoughtful to me when my brother
passed and when my mother and father passed. I would like your
address so I can send a card or I will send you my e-mail. I think of you often.

Regards
Mary Amato Luscavage

Hi Gene, Remember me...Bob Potter from the Riveria...
So sad to hear of Ali's passing...thinking of you.

Thinking of you today. On the day of the death of the greatest fighter we knew. Hope this message finds you in good health and spirit.

Good thoughts and prayers to you and Ali's family on his passing. Treasure all the good memories of better times!
PS: You and Tommy "Hit Man" Hearn and Carl Eller were guests at our BnB (Canyon Road Inn) in Turtle Lake, WI around 2003. We've now retired in AZ too.

My dad says hello. His name is John "Jack" Yesinsky from Mahanoy City PA. Do you remember him? He remembers you.

Hi Gene, don't know if you remember me, I think you went to school with my brother, Joe I'm jean Wilner ( sissy)

Gene, My name is Brian Galvin. I met you 40 years ago. My dad was your cos from Mahony city. He always spoke well of you. He passed away in 1987. I have twins that are 24 now and a 16-year-old boy. I was watching 30 for 30 about Ali and saw you. It was awesome. Just reaching out to say hi.