Gene was much more than just a life long friend of mine,he was like family.he always welcomed me at anytime day or night,he was a fighter to the end.the cancer finally got the best of him,but he told me he was ready to go on and be with the heavenly father jesus christ,i know he's happy now and pain free,he's with Linda,Maw and Paw and Kevin.I will miss our good times,im glad for memorie's,and to have had Gene in my life...R.I.P Cheekamo,you may be gone but never forgotten....Love ya buddy.