Thank you so much for your thoughts. As you can see there are
too many responses to reply to right now. I have removed your
email addresses and phone numbers from your letters. If you
wish your comment to not be posted just let me know.
Thanks again for all your kindness. Your overwhelming response
is proof positive that my father meant alot to alot of people,
it's what he would have valued most.
Over 250 of you have already RSVP'd for his memorial.
Dear Kevin,
Gary meant a lot to me over the 15 years I knew him,
ever since he first invited me to be part of his Key West
seminars. I wouldn't be the copywriter (or marketer) I
am today without the things I've learned from him. And
I equally value the intangible life lessons I've learned
from him as well. But most of all, he knew how to enjoy
life and was just a whole lot of fun to be around.
Hopefully, our paths will cross one day and I'll get
to meet you. (One of my biggest regrets at not being able
to attend is not getting to finally meet you and Bond.)
Of course, feel free to let me know if you're ever anywhere
near Chapel Hill (or Raleigh or Durham).
All the best,
David
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To Kevin and Bond (and John),
My name is Matt Hegedus, I'm 25 years old, and I learned
of Gary through a mutual acquaintance...before I had any
experience in marketing or business. What I found in his
writing literally changed the course of my life.
I NEVER thought I would be in business...I liked construction,
sports, and all things physical. Business, was out of
my reality. Not once did I ever say "I want to be
a businessman when I grow up." In fact, the very
words "business" and "marketing" brought
thoughts of a boring and burnt out guy in a suit, sitting
behind a desk in a cubicle talking on the phone.
Those beliefs, however, changed about 14 months ago, when
I clicked my first Gary Halbert Letter.
From that day forward my life has been a little sunnier,
to say the least. I took what I learned (from your dad)
VERY seriously. As a matter of fact, I had my mom hunt
down all of the recommended books Gary wrote about and
buy them for me for Christmas.
To this day, I still copy down winning ads in my own handwriting,
and take extensive "nugget notes" on any book
I read.
Recently, I started my very first business (yeah I know)
using the copywriting skills I learned from Gary's newsletter.
I began writing persuasive communications in not only
my own but in other people's business' as well. Life got
better.
Finances aside, the morning health advice your dad wrote
about has proven invaluable to me. I start my day the
Halbert way EVERY SINGLE DAY...and I feel great after
doing so. "Gun to the head" advice is no joke.
So, I hope you guys know and appreciate just how much
your dad meant to me.
My dearest sympathies and respect,
Matt Hegedus
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Hi Eric and Bond
My Name is Bill Jeffels. I wanted to let you know your
dad really changed my life through his teachings. For
special people in my life I write them a poem. I did not
have the pleasure to meet your dad in person, but I wanted
to do someing since gary did so much for me.
Here is Gary's poem...
THE EXCITING LIFE OF GARY HALBERT
At all of Gary's semianr's
In amazement you would sit
he was definetly a marketing genius
and he'd be the last to deny it
If you were smart enough to hire Gary
your business would go very far
from your family "Coat Of Arms"
to "The Amazing Face Lift In a Jar"
From "How To Collect Social Security..."
his copywriting had pulling power
he'd make you want every product
"How To Burn Off Body Fat Hour-By-Hour"
He made multi-millionaires
there seem to be no end
from George Zangas to Robert Allen
and "Berry-Trims" Marc Kaplan
His amazing copywriting would suck you in
the product you would desire
if you wanted a winner every time
Gary Halbert is who you would hire
7000 at the Century Plaza Hotel
risking fire safety fines
the product did not have "An Illegal Substance"
only millions for the Borgnines
If Gary really liked you
he would be there to the end
just ask the great John Carlton
his buddy and best friend
If you studied Gary Halbert
you had no choice but to get better
from his seminar's book's and tape's
to every Boron Letter
Gary Halbert was a success
there was no goal he could not achieve
from his "Carbonizied Shit Theory"
you are what you believe
Gary had a great sese of humour
he was very intelligent too
"Through Movement, Not Through Meditation"
is the wisdom he would tell you
Gary was known to be very generous
but also a little vain
exciting, thought pervoking and passonite
but never ever tame
The passing of Gary Halbert
made thousands very sad
he was not only a great teacher
but also a loving dad
Gary is gone but not forgotten
his boat may of set sail
but to to me and thousands of others
he will alway's be the Alpha Male
All The Best
Bill Jeffels
Orillia, Ontario
Canada
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To the Gary Halbert Family,
I mourn too at the passing of Gary Halbert, whose impact
on the world will go unmeasured. There are only a few
people in this world that have had an amazing impact on
me in a life changing way, and Gary is one of them. My
first true "kiss" with advertising copywriting
and understanding what the heck is going on with it was
being exposed to the writing style of Gary Halbert. At
first read, he just made me laugh. I marvelled at his
ability to say something in such an ordinary way that
everyone can understand, yet sell, sell, sell, without
you even realizing it. Next thing you know, you're wanting
to open up your pocketbook at pay. To me, there's not
an advertising copywriter alive greater than Gary. His
impact on the world of business, advertising, marketing,
direct response and business today has created the foundation
of marketing anything to anybody. But anyone who thinks
that Gary's essence is only his ability to write persuasive
copy is completely missing the boat. On the surface, one
might think that his ability was tricks with copy, but
I know better. Underneath it all was something far deeper,
the true ability of a man to understand the hearts and
minds of people in an uncanny way. No one can write like
that UNLESS they have a HUGE bank of knowledge about people,
their feelings, their inclinations, their passions, their
mindsets, their fears, their loves, their hates, their
cynicisms, their good and their bad. You must know and
comprehend all of that in order to INFLUENCE the hearts
and minds of people not only to buy something, but to
move the heart and mind of a person to act in their own
best behalf to do something, or to believe something that
they otherwise might not believe or do. Gary understand
more about the REAL natures of people than I will ever
do. Gary was all truth. You either liked him or you didn't.
His use of profanity often shocked me at times, but I
was able to look past that and see the heart of a truly
great human being who sincerely cared for his fellow man.
I will miss Gary too.
Thank you Gary for all that you've taught me.
Alfred Johnson
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I am deeply sorry to hear about Gary! My name is Melanie
Shepherd (aka) Hansen.
I am Sandy Halberts daughter. I live in Bath Ohio. Your
family is in my prayers.
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Thank you. I'll miss him; I use to train him, here on
Miami Beach at the
Clevelander Hotel a few years ago.
Jeffrey
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Kevin & Bond,
I'm sorry to hear of your dad passing. He was a great
man.
You must be very proud of him. He changed the world of
copywriting and inspired millions to become better people.
At this difficult time, rather than mourn the absence
of this great flame, let us celebrate how brightly it
glowed.
With deepest sympathies,
Kelly
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Dear Kevin, I'm so sorry to hear this. I've always imagined
Gary to be so strong and vital, sharp and quick witted
with a whole lot of spunk. With those qualities it seemed
to me that he'd live forever. You have my deepest sympathy....
May he rest in peace. Please give my best regards to Bond
and the rest of your family. I'll look at the website.
Take Care, Lynn Van Ells
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I didn't really know Gary personally . I am just a fan
from Canada. Of course I followed Gary's work and idolized
and dissected everything of his I could get my hands on.
One day I decided to write a little email response to
one of Gary's newsletters as he would often say he personally
reads every email he gets. Gary actually did respond to
my email and we wrote back and forth a few times about
a few different things. Do you think Dan Kennedy would
do that? ( as great as Dan is and as much as I love Dans
work, He didn't even critique my ad when I paid for the
service from his magnetic marketing course) . Do you think
Dan is richer than Gary because he spent his time more
effectively to make money instead of wasting valuable
time answering his probably thousands of daily reader
emails? It just goes to show, Gary was a man who was so
brilliant at what he did he could do it all and it was
real from his heart He was the real deal that helped others
because he wanted to ...not because he needed to make
more money. god bless you GAry and may you rest in peace.
Best
James
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I wish I could make it , but will be out of town. I
met Gary, Kevin and Bond in Florida. I helped Paulette
pack in Cally , before moving to Marathron. Gary introduced
me to Bruce McClenahan who I later married and had two
children by. Bruce died five years ago come this December.
Gary was quite a man and will be missed. If Kevin or Bond
reads this, I would love to touch base with you both and
see how you are both doing. It has been years. ta ta for
now Donna M. McClenahan P.S. I live in Las Vegas
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Kevin,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. Our prayers are with
you and your family.
Pat Dillon
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To all the Gary Halbert Family,
If your family is anything like mine you probably don't
realize the true impact your father's writing had on how
marketing is done in the U.S. compared to 40 years ago.
Every really great copywriter and writer in
recent history not only knew your Dad, but referred to
him as the master in their profession.Some of those
people who are the biggest names in marketing today are'
Jay Abraham, Dan Kennedy, John Carlton,Gary Bencivenga,
Bill Myers, Joe Polish, and Jerry Buchanan. When Gary
was still living in LA was when I first started getting
his magic letter, and it had more to do with whatever
I became as a businessman than any other single source
including my formal education. I have saved and will cherish
every one of his letters which were written especially
for me or so it seemed,because of his genius.
I know this is a sad time for all of you, but remember
your Dad for what he accomplished and he will remain forever
with you. I don't know you but feel like I do from the
Boron letters and Gary constantly updating us on your
lives.
All The Best...A Friend...Bob Colwell...Sanborn,NY...5
miles from the brink of Niagara Falls
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Kevin,
We will all miss this great man, nd you have been Blessed
to have him
for your"Pop".
Dave
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To the family and friends of Gary Halbert, I offer my
sincere condolences to you all. He will be missed, I'm
certain.
I am an aspiring writer/copywriter, and I read several
excerpts from The Gary Halbert letter, and often. In my
view, he was a tough, no nonsense marketer, and I wanted
to learn as much as I could from him. Even now, I anticipate
that I still will.
My story has little to do with copywriting. I read one
of his letters concerning Katrina and the disaster relief
efforts. His comments about Jehovah's Witnesses caught
my attention
1) because I am one of Jehovah's Witnesses,
2) because he had high praise for what we do during disaster
relief. He had put us at the top of the list, and I was
very pleased.
Reading this letter told me one thing about Gary: Like
it or not, or like him or not, he told it like it was.
I knew that, he wasn't afraid to speak the truth or be
honest with anyone. I knew I could trust him as a marketing
confidant, even if I never met him.
What's the lesson? Truth is indispensible, and if I were
to die tomorrow, I would hope that I would be known for
my own truth and honesty. If we have to go, this is the
best way.
All of you take care, and may Jehovah comfort you in
this time of sorrow.
Sincerely,
Mark Underdahl
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kevin and bond,
we've never met, but I just wanted to share with you
how important your dad
has been in my marketing education. I met gary maybe ten
or twelve years
ago when he put on his legendary three-day copywriting
seminar in miami. I
came with our mutual friend, the late ken kerr.
it was quite a mind-bending experience and I came away
'halbertized'.
I saw him again at the Biltmore in phoenix some years
later and took my team
to another session, again in miami.
gary was an amazing man. open about his faults and blind
spots and
relentless in pressing home what he knew from experience
to be true. I'll
never forget the look on his face as he described chasing
down a waterspout
in his boat and driving through it again and again until
it dissipated just
for the shear hell of it.
his stories were not only completely engrossing, the
lessons in them were
important and compelling.
while gary and I never really spoke outside of a seminar,
I always
entertained to hope that some day I would be able to afford
to hire him for
one of my ventures. an important lesson there as well.
carpe diem.
gary, more than most people, has left a huge void that
no one else will ever
be able to fill. I'm sure he wasn't the perfect dad, but
I know he was
hugely proud of his kids. and he was a man who was worth
being hugely proud
of (with whatever faults) as a father.
all the best wishes to your family at this time of loss.
it is a major loss
for all of us whose lives gary touched.
all the best,
lanny goodman
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Kevin and Bond Halbert,
John Carlton
Our Deepest Sympathy, for this sudden loss.
Am just a subscriber to your Dads, news letter. Much
respect for His work.
My Wife and I, were in Tennessee for vacation, just got
home and was not
aware of Gary's, passing.
Again, Our Deepest Sympathy.
Sincerely,
J.W. (Jim) Myers
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I did not know, but now I do. I give you condolences.
I appreciate the
notice. I enjoyed his writings for 17 years.
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Kevin and Bond,
I knew your father and followed his teachings for many,
many years. I probably first became aware of Gary Halbert
about twenty years ago. In the early 1990s I attended
one of his amazing seminars and came away with my head
and two notebooks filled with new ideas about how to create
advertising for my business. Until that time my business
had been marginally successful. After learning from Gary
my business took off. To this day I regularly go back
to the files I keep of all the printed Gary Halbert Letters,
The Killer Advertising Secret booklets, and the seminar
tapes for ideas and inspiration.
I can say with absolute certainty that my business would
not have achieved the success we’ve enjoyed were it not
for Gary Halbert. The world has lost one of it’s greatest
teachers.
Best regards,
George Whalin, President and CEO
Retail Management Consultants
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I was shocked.
The first email that I spotted about Garys passing was
from Ed Dale. And even though on some level I had hoped
it was a
stunt I didn't think this was the sort of thing either
man would play marketing games with. Gary was known for
outrageousness
but not on something like this.
Ed's subject line was right on target "The day the
marketing died."
My first reaction was "dammit!", a kind of sad
anger. Not at Gary, or anyone, just at the situation.
A genius had passed.
I didn't know Gary personally. I had only met him once
at his LA Root Canal seminar, which was just phenominal.
Gary
was for me what a rockstar is for a teenager. And so I
procrastinated in getting to know him better, and now
I regret that.
It was intimidating for me, even though I knew he was
a good hearted guy.
And thats the thing I want to highlight about Gary Halbert.
Even though I mostly knew him through his newsletters,
videos
and audios, and even though everyone with any marketing
sense will remind us about what a marketing and copywriting
genius Gary was, and still is, he was also a good man
with a big heart.
One of the things I learned about Gary Halbert through
his newsletter and audios and videos was that he was a
good and
compassionate human being.
Gary liked to project a rough exterior and faux arrogance.
But anyone with any sense could see that it was all a
grand
joke on his part. It was pure showmanship, and that was
pure genius.
On multiple occasions I saw Gary use his considerable
skills and influence to help people, whether they be friends
with
cancer, or sick children, or victims of hurricanes. I
think he understood that one of the reasons we exist is
to help each
other, and Gary used what he had to that end, and he loved
doing it.
So God bless you Gary Halbert. And God bless all his family
and friends.
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Kevin,
Yes I did hear of the sad news, for me and especially
you and your family. I want to extend my heart felt sympathy
for the loss of your father, he has touched my life and
I will miss him. Although I only met Gary on one occasion
that life changing day was in 2002 he was a guest speaker
at a trading seminar in Orlando, FL. I listened to your
father talk and my instincts told me he was genuine and
I wanted to learn from him. In Gary I saw a no BS individual
that wanted to share what he had experienced in life which
is reality. I had been searching for a way to trade stocks
in the market and I had been chasing my tail throwing
away money to the so called experts. Incidentally I immediately
quit going to seminars or following any advice from these
scammers. Since that day in 2002 I have been part of the
Halbert mentoring and followed what Gary started and Bond
has so aptly carried on. ;I continue to grow and I want
you to know that your father has changed my life forever.
I almost did not go to Orlando for that seminar but something
inside told me to go; now I believe that it was meant
to be. You are blessed to have had Gary for your father.
May God bless you all,
Gene Grever
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Dear Kevin and Bond,
It's an over-whelming task to find the strength and energy
to do justice, regarding my feelings toward your Pop.
You see, any of us who knew Pop considered him a GENIUS.....He
convinced us of this, and we all believed him!!
Well guess what??? Gary C. Halbert actually was being
modest all these years. Had I been writing those news
letters instead of Pop, the ENTIRE CIVILIZED WORLD would
have known IT WAS ALL TRUE and THEN SOME. Yes.....Believe
it or not, Pop was actually a HUMBLE man.
For he was not only "The Greatest D.M. Marketing
Genius" in the History of the World, but he was a
KIND, GENTLE, LOVING man. For this was a side many did
not have the privilege to witness.
Had Pop really received his due; this would be THE LEAD
STORY ON C.N.N. AND FOX NEWS. You see....marketing makes
the world go around and know one understood how to create
and fill a need for a product or service like your Pop.
Be proud, Kevin and Bond, for I was proud to have had
the privilege and honor to be touched by his warmth, his
kindness and his genius. Consumer products are now flying
around heaven like never before, for Gary C.Halbert has
arrived and found his Corner of the Sky. He is in a better
place now, and "The Angels of Marketing" are
indeed welcoming their new LEADER!
And a Special Message to YOU, PRINCE.....Thank you for
honoring my wishes all these years, even though it was
not in your interest. You asked me many years ago to attend
your seminars and provide testimonials to promote the
newsletter. I selfishly objected as I desired to maintain
a low profile. Over the years you creatively found ways
to mention a guy that was "HAPPY to PAY YOU well
over $100, 000 per month for your creativity. You were
right!!! Thank you for teaching me how to take success
to another level. But, all the money came and went more
then once for both of us, Gary. What was Most IMPORTANT......Thank
you for the Experience you taught me, the knowledge you
gave me and the lesson's they can never take away from
me.
Many years ago, you taught me; sales letters can be long,
but every word should be interesting. Gary....YOU were
the most INTERESTING MAN I ever had the PRIVILEGE of knowing
in my life. May the Good Lord Bless your soul my dear
FRIEND. And may the world now know, the stories you told
about the guy who was happy to write you those huge checks
each month, WERE ALL TRUE! I'll miss you, Gary....
You were The WIZARD, A TRUE STAR and I was A TRUE FAN,
Many Blessings,
Marc J. Kaplan
P.S. John.....Thank you for writing such a difficult and
beautiful message.
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Hi Kevin!
My condolences on the passing of your dad. I really enjoyed
meeting him and
you. He was quite a great character and will be missed!
If you need any help in any way, including with the business,
please feel
free to let me know and I'll do anything I can.
Cheers,
Roland Frasier
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Gary you changed my life forever in 1987.
You introduced me and lead me through the wonders of
direct marketing.
I own my professional life to your teaching.
Thank you, Gary, for everything.
A big hug.
Giuseppe
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Kev
So sorry for your loss your pop was an inspiration and
will be missed greatly
Take care
Billy alvaro
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My deeepest sympathy Kevin.
I'm so sorry to hear that. I was too poor and too dumb
to do anything ur
dad reccomended, but I ALWAYS loved to read his articles.
He had a great
way of writing, and he'll be greatly missed.
Again, so sorry for the loss.
John
Ruskin, Fl
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Kevin,
Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family.
Gary was a legend and he will be missed by all who
knew him in person or by his famous newsletter. I
had the good fortune of meeting with your Pop in Miami
2 years ago and can you imagine he got so passionate
about what we were talking about we almost got thrown
out of a Barnes and Nobles coffee shop?
Only Gary!
Finest Regards,
Shane Morand
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Hi Kevin,
I would like to offer you and your family my deepest
sympathies on the
passing of your Father.
Although I never met Gary, I enjoyed reading his works
and hearing stories
about him.
I will keep your family in my prayers. May God give you
strength during this
difficult time.
Warm regards,
Najeeb Siddique, M.D.
P.S. May I share something from one of my mentors, Matt
Furey?
When my brother passed away, he wrote this to help me
grieve:
No One Ever Really Dies
Last night I received an email from a man I coach. On
Friday he received
the unexpected news that his brother had died. He wrote
to ask me if I had
some words of wisdom I could console him with.
In my reply I told him what I passed on to a friend a
couple years ago; a
friend who lost his father to cancer. A few months after
his father's
passing, he was still crushed. When he called I didn't
say much, just
listened.
When the conversation ended, I had a thought pop into
my head from behind -
as if coming from his father. It seemed so real I treated
it as such. Not
wanting my friend to think I had gone completely mad,
I tried to fight the
urge to call him back and tell him the message I had received.
I was unable to fight the impulse - it was over- powering.
I dialed. No answer.
I left a message: "Your father gave me a message
he wants me to pass along
to you."
Click.
An hour later I received a call from my friend. "What's
up, my brotha?" he
began.
"Kicking ass, as usual," I replied.
"You said you had a message from my father,"
he said in a trusting tone.
"Yes, uh, I do," I replied, with a slight hesitation.
"Okay ...."
"Your father wants you to know that it is okay for
you to talk to him. He
wants you to talk to him," I blurted, letting the
emotion out as fast as I
could.
Long pause. Could feel the emotion through the airwaves.
Intense. Deep.
"Thank you," he finally said as his voice racked.
"I don't think I have to tell you that this is NOT
something I would bring
up lightly," I said. "I don't talk like this
all the time," I said.
"Dude, if this came from you I know it's the real
deal."
We talked about a minute longer and, as I was out of
the country for a spell
soon afterward, we kept missing each other for a number
of months.
Then a phone call came through one afternoon as I was
driving home from a
walk along the beach. I saw who it was and answered. My
friend's voice
beamed with joy and enthusiasm.
"Just wanted to tell you that I've been talking
to my dad,"
he said. "And I can't thank you enough for passing
the message on. I tell
this story at every lecture and speech I give and the
positive effect it has
on the audience in truly powerful. What you told me changed
my life."
Last night. There I was, being put into a similar situation.
And the answer for my student was the same. "Your
brother wants you to talk
to him. He wants you to know it's okay for you to talk
to him."
I figure, today, on the 5th anniversary of 9-11 - this
may be a good message
for all of us, as a country, to remember.
I'm not talking about holding seances or anything like
that.
I'm simply talking about remembering those who have died
in a different
light. No one ever really dies. Their memories - and our
memories of them -
live on. Their energy can never be destroyed. It can only
pass from one form
to another.
Although we never want to forget the horrors of what
happened on 9-11 - we
also do not want to forget the beauty of how those who've
gone before us
have lived. There's gold in the memories of our dearly
departed. Let us
never forget them.
Best,
Matt Furey
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Our greatest sympathies for you loss.
Words cannot convey the loss of a loved one. May the
peace of our Lord Jesus Christ rest upon the hearts of
the family.
Leon Hernandez
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Kevin,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your Pop was one heck of a
guy. He will
be missed by many.
You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts.
Chris |
You may remember reading one of Gary's news letters.
Here was the newsletter that got me excited:
http://www.thegaryhalbertletter.com/Newsletters/2005/11-14-05.htm
this was the water ad:
http://www.thegaryhalbertletter.com/Newsletters/2005/11-09-05.htm
You should remember reading this ad.
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Kevin,
I never had a chance to meet you or Bond but got to know
Gary very well back in 1997. At the time I was dating
and engaged to his "step-daughter" Natalie Teta.
Paulette's daughter. We lived and worked with Gary in
South Beach above Larios in between my sophmore and junior
years of college for 7 months. Gary was an amazing individual
with a enormous heart and a giving nature. I learned many
important life and business lessons and think of him often.
I want you, your brother and the rest of your family to
know that Gary had a big impact on my outlook on life
and I will always remember the way he seized each day
and looked at life. He could see a diamond in a peice
of coal and no matter how tough things would get Gary
would always flash that smile and figure out a way to
move forward.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Thanks for the email letting me know I have been travelling
for business lately and had not heard the sad news.
May God bless you and look after Gary in the afterlife.
He will be fondly remembered.
Sincerely,
Daniel Sheehan
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It is so, so sad. Gary was a great marketer, and a GREAT
human being! I
will miss him and his newsletters. Sleep peacefully with
your memories of
him.
With condolences,
Mike Long
San Luis Obispo, CA
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To the Halbert Family,
My prayers and best wishes are with your family in this
time of sorrow. I lost my father in Jan .06 so I know the
pain you are feeling. Gary was a truly brilliant man and
will be greatly missed by everyone he touched.
God Bless,
Terry Eklund |
Thanks Kevin,
My condolences to you and yours.
His generosity remains my own much appreaicated gift.
cheers
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Kevin, my condolences. I loved reading your fathers bits
of wisdom. |
Kevin,
Thanks for the note. No, I had not heard.
I was looking forward to going to another
of Gary's seminars sometime in the future.
I'm real sorry to hear about this.
Best wishes for your family,
Len
Dallas
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Dear Kevin, just read about your "Pop" and am
saddened to hear about Gary. Many thousands share a part
of your loss. Your Dad was an impossibly wonderful giving
original true character loved by those of us who knew him.
We will always have Gary in us and all his brilliant everything
to continue moving us in endless ways. All our love and
prayers to your family. Sam Schindler, just one of the Halbert
gang. |
Dear Kevin --
I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing .. I too
have been ill, but I
think improving. We've both written quite a few words,
but I think we both
have had a problem with words at times like this ... really.
I doubt there
is anything that I can door say except I really can empathize
with you as I
lost my wife over a decade ago. Time is gentle to us as
it passes and the
memories help by letting us smile through the tears ...
in the beginning and
at the end. I pray it is so with you and your families.
God Bless
Rick Carter
|
I AM SO SORRY, I did not know. Focus on the good memories.
He was a genius
and will be missed. |
Kevin, are you the infomercial son/guy?????
Been following your Dad for at least 15 years... and by
golly..... legend!!! (for those paying LT attention.)
Matt Zurell
|
So sorry to hear of Kevin passing.
I've never met the man, but I've red quite a few of his
ideas.
Again, my deepest sympathies to his family.
Richard Lyn |
Thankyou for informing me........indeed sad news.
Regards to those close to Gary.
Glen |
I am so sorry for your lost. He was a great man. I knew
him from his writings, audio and Video. |
My condolences to you and your family on this untimely
passing. Our prayers are with you.
Joseph Sugarman
|
Dear Kevin,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your father was a very talented
man, and loved
by many.
Warm Regards,
Susan Blair
|
Hello Kevin,
Just want to let you know I am remembering you folks in
prayer as you go through this time of grieving. I only met
your Pop once in Hawks Kay seminar with Shawn and he sure
impressed me. I wish I could have copied his archive and
had his tapes for the great wisdom he shared with us. Would
like to keep in touch with you in the future to know you
better.
Best regards
Edgar Tucker
|
Hi Kevin,
Thankyou for your email.
Sorry to hear about your POP. My love and support goes
out to you and your
family in your time of great loss. I will say a few extra
prayers for you
all over these next few days. I know that your Pop is
always with you in
Spirit.
If you need an ear to chat with you can email me if you
want. Sometimes it
is easier to share feelings in times of loss with an outsider
to your
family. So the offer is there for you.
Keep safe and take care of yourself,
Regards
Dennis Dodt
|
you've got to be kidding! I'm so sorry to hear that news. |
Kevin,
Thanks for the update. My condolences to you, your
family, and Gary's friends.
When I first heard the news, for a moment I was hoping
it was part of a wild Halbert marketing plan.
I have been a long-time subscriber to his newsletter.
Whenever, at the random odd interval, it would magically
appear in my email inbox, I always dropped whatever
I was doing and rushed to open the letter, which I would
read and enjoy slowly, carefully. I will so much miss
those
email subject lines with the name "Halbert"
in them.
I never had the pleasure of meeting your dad, but
through the things he wrote, I felt like I knew him. He
had a unique take on our world and a realistic, no BS
approach. So rare in these days of of PC and all of the
other general stupidness out there.
I am so relieved to hear that you will be maintaining
the
newsletter archives ( I was contemplating a marathon
downloading session! ), because the thought of losing
those too is not acceptable.
He was my kind of guy.
Sincere regards,
Greg Goldsmith
South Hill, Washington
|
I had not heard and was very sorry to read this.
I appreciated Gary's generosity in making so much excellent
information
available to people the world over, like me here in New
Zealand.
Sincere condolences to you and your family,
John Ansell
|
Kevin-
I never knew your dad, but felt I did from reading his writings
for many years. I was stunned and saddened to receive your
e-mail that he had passed away. I am sorry for your loss,
and I know this must be a very, very difficult time for
you.
Sincerely-
Ron Scott |
Dear Kevin and Bond,
I'm just some guy read your dad's letters, but waited
with
anticipation each new letter. I would try to learn from
many others,
but the guy who told me about your dad was John Alanis.
Well, I
bought Alanis' info products and he blatantly said to
study the
greats. Obviously, he said Kennedy, but also your dad.
Alanis
brought out a great point: it's applied psychology.
Well, fast forward to Katrina. Your dad mentioned how
one of y'all
went to a shelter and directly gave money to one of the
refugees. I
already gave to a reputable charity that was doing Katrina
relief,
but that story resonated to me: what can I do like that?
I read an
article in the paper about some college students and it
just got to
me. So I arranged a direct donation for them.
Later, I emailed your dad, told him what I did, how one
of y'all
inspired me to do that and just wrote from the heart.
The purpose of
the email was to tell him what I did and maybe encourage
other
subscribers to do the same.
However, what happened next was a total shocker: not
even a week went
by when your dad published my email to him in it's raw
entirety. I
never expected that; surely the most I could hope for
is maybe Gary
would remind others to think of some creative way to truly
care for
others. What Immediately happened was that I was humbled
that he
would think what I had to say was important enough to
his readers.
I also was able to critique it and came to the conclusion
I did not
do what Kennedy stressed: I didn't ask for the close,
didn't close
the deal by specifically asking Gary to tell the readers
to do the
same. Needless to say, I was able to educate myself form
that
incident; now definitely your dad would have approved
of that.
Well, I hope that both of y'all take comfort in the fact
how your dad
truly made an impact on me just from that simple incident.
I would
have done anything to go to a seminar your dad was doing.
Well, I
just want to close this with: Stay frosty, and lastly,
but certainly
not least, Peace.
Sincerely,
Jason J. Neal
|
No Kevin I did not hear about your Dad passing away!!!
Not only is it shock but I know I will really miss him
very much I loved his
swearing, his mucho fungolas! His.... listen up buckwheat!
well I could
keep going on ......but I have to say this ....just recently
I discovered a
new technique to get amazing results with exercising and
you know what I am
doing? I'm getting done what I never could before....I'm
building up my
biceps just like your dad said you guys should in the
Boron letters.
Did you know that the biceps actually interferes with
your ability to fight?
HOWEVER, a big huge biceps is a psychological hot button
that other guys
assess your strength by (women too :o) ) .....so with
your dad's knowledge
there is truly a superior way of winning a fight....you
prevent it from
happening in the first place.... just by building up some
muscle...all the
years of training to fight are unneccesary if you pump
iron for a few
minutes a day.....Simply Genius! There's no need to be
a muscle head or
a Bruce Lee just ,,,work out the arms. Once again your
dad cracked through
the diamond hard crap and figured out the real way to
success even in self
defence!
I'm sorry really sorry to hear about your father....Please
know that we very
much appreciated his educating us for all these years.
He has effected us
greatly and probably taken our lives to a level we never
would have EVER
reached without his true genius.
Your dad was an arrogant rude rough tough street fighting
guy, in
short,.....we loved your Pop!
with deepest regards
Paul Maguire
P.S. There are many paths in life.... One path I know,
goes to University
which create a labarynth of questions in your mind and
stops you before you
start. An other path I am glad to say I now know is your
dad's path, which
teachs how to unlock and open doors other people don't
even see.
|
Kevin, to you and Bond and your family and friends, I
send my deep condolences. I was a subscriber to your dad's
newsletter, and (usually) enjoyed it. Sometimes he offended
me, but then, that was sometimes his deliberate style
and I learned even from that.
My heart is heavy, I just read of his death a few minutes
ago. I know you will miss him terribly. When my Dad died,
I felt like the bottom had dropped out of my world (I
suspect your Dad would not like my use of that trite but
descriptive phrase!), but wow, almost all feelings are
OK at a time like this.
You have some weeks of decisions and difficulty ahead
of you, and may find you're kind of in and out of shock.
Any decisions you don't have to make - don't. And many
of the ones people tell you you have to make, you don't
have to. So don't. Be stubborn about this whenever you
can.
You guys, and family and close friends, grieve your way.
On your timetables, as long as you feel connected to life
more than anything else. There may be moments or days
when grief feels larger than life, but it's not.
God bless the man, and may his memory be eternal!
Melissa Miller
LissMiller Enterprises
|
Dear Kevin,
Thank you for writing. I'm sure you know your dad was
loved
and appreciated by many many people. I am so sorry that
he's
passed away. Please accept my condolences.
I'm gratified to have been privileged to have gotten
to know
him a little, through email and his wonderful newsletter.
What a wonderful, funny, intelligent, and truly gifted
person.
I always learned from what he wrote, and appreciate his
wisdom.
Gary Halbert was truly great, and he shared that greatness
with
all. There was a man.
The world is a poorer place, now that he is gone, but
thank
goodness it's enriched by his writing, which will live
on after him.
Best to you,
Sam Longoria
|
I'm so sorry for your loss. We all loved your father
and I know you and your
brother will miss him more than any of us.
My heart is with you and your family, Kevin.
Your dad is probably more alive than we are right now.
I know he'll be
watching over you and Bond - know that he is there and
will always guide you
in the right direction if you tap into his presence.
Blessings,
Rexanne Mancini
|
Dear Kevin...
I checked the site you gave for John Carlton's input. I
did not find anything. Which of the letters on the site
is for John's letter or has it not been posted as of yet?
I was floored when I heard of Gary's death. I always saw
him as a man who would probably never die, and if he did
would probably linger around for years to come. I am deeply
saddened over Gary's demise, but can say that he is probably
sitting back laughing his ass off over we poor slobs still
being here in this dimension. Please accept my deepest condolences.
He was one of a kind and will be dearly missed.
Thanks and Blessings to you and yours,
John Silvey |
Kevin,
Thank you very much for your note regarding your father.
I am so unhappy to
learn about this (but pleased that I received your note).
I'm not sure if I
received the note from John or not, I have been having
multiple problems and
difficulties with my email programs of late, so I may
have missed John's
note). I send you and the rest of Gary's family my sincerest
heartfelt
prayers and sympathy. While I did not know Gary personally,
I have met him
at seminars and, of course, his letters and trainings
are priceless. I have
the letters he wrote while incarcerated which I shall
treasure the rest of
my life. He was a great mentor, and I had very much respect
and admiration
for him. Please accept my condolences and deepest sympathy.
May God Bless
you and all of the family.
One note, I did not find John's letter, but I have another
place to check.
Perhaps, I missed it somehow, also, in the screw up on
my email programs.
All the best,
Frank Schoen
|
Hi Kevin
Please accept my condolences on your loss - he was a
remarkable man,a true
genius in his way who taught me a tremendous amount.Perhaps
his most
extraordinary gift shows through the fact that I felt
I knew him without
ever actually having met him.The loss is great,but I'm
glad that when the
end came it was,as you put it,'peacfully in his sleep'
- very few people
pass away like that.
Yours Sincerely
John GOMMES
|
My condolences Kevin...
Take care..
Warm regards,
Eelco de Boer (From the Netherlands)
|
Wow..I am so sorry to hear about your loss. |
Dear Kevin
I'm really sorry about your Father passing away. He was
an awsome
inspiration to me as he had a good heart and had so many
gifts to share and
help those wanting to get ahead.
Me and my family offer our deepest condolences to your
family and if there
is anything we can do to help we will not hesitate.
Yours sincerely
Fuzzy and family.
|
April 15 ,15
Dear Mr. Kevin Halbert :
Please accept my sincere condolence.
I know what it is to lose a loved one, I lost my father
Jan 03 07.
Cherish the memories.
Wm. (Bill ) Hamstra
|
Dear Gary and Gary's Family,
I would like to extend my Deepest Thanks
to Gary Halbert.
I regret very much that I didn't contacted
Gary on April 3, 2007. That was my last
email I received from him.
On that day, I plan to contact Gary and share
to him the Good Website Copy I wrote below:
http://www.moneymakingsecretsexposed.net
I would like to tell him I'm very proud of
my great copywriting skill I learned from him.
I would like also his readers to give comments
about my website above and the first 10 who give
comments will be given free $497 tution to my
ecourse.
I regret so much that I never contacted him
that day to thank him. I don't have the last
chance to share my master piece to my dear
mentor.
My Deepest Condolence.
For me, Gary Halbert is the Greatest Copywriter
who ever lived!
I LOVE you Gary Halbert!
Sincerely,
Richard Alcebar
|
Dear Kevin and Bond,
Hopefully it gives you comfort to know that your sorrow
and loss is a loss for the entire business community --
I would even go so for to say for the entire world. We are
all grieving with you. And while I, unfortunately, never
met your father in person, he was one of my teachers and
mentors. I owe a great deal of my success to him.
This past year, he and I exchanged about a dozen emails.
He was always succinct. (Big surprise, right?) But the one
email he sent me... that I will frame and always cherish...
is the email he sent me on May 10, 2006.
After looking at the copy for one of my websites he responded:
"That,s a KILLER sales letter! Unless you say different,
I,m going to write about it in my newsletter. Gary"
Sadly, we only had him with us for only a short time after
that... and I will take whatever memories and teachings
I was able to absorb from him with me forever.
I will always be indebted to Gary Halbert. I thank him from
the bottom of my heart... and I thank you for planning to
keep his memory and body of work alive for many, many years.
If there is ANYTHING -- anything at all that I can do to
help -- please feel free to contact me. I am located in
the South Florida area.
Respectfully,
Nader Anise |
Greetings from Yemen
Hello,
No, I did NOT hear the news of the departure of your
dear father Halbert.
Thanking you for letting me know.
This life, however long we think it is; IS SHORT!
Please accept my condolences.
Thanks
Haydar
|
Gary's family:
My deepest, heartfelt sympathy to all of you over the
loss of one of the true giants of the advertising and
marketing fields...and of the human condition.
Gary was--along with Jay Abraham--one of the first two
ad/marketing people who woke me up--way back in the 80's--to
what it really takes/took to get people to pay attention
and care about what you had/have to offer them.
Though I never met him in person (though I did speak
to him once in the late 90's by phone), I've always felt
like I knew Gary personally...
The measure of a great person isn't just what they teach
you about the field of business that they're in...but
also about people in general...and living life to its
fullest...that you could feel a kinship to someone, even
when when you've never even shaken their hand.
Few people can--or are willing--to do this.
Gary was one of those rare individuals who could...and
did.
Thank you Gary, for all that you've done for...and been
to...so many.
In the land of the blind...he was one of the few with
the vision to see.
Steve Morsa
|
Hi Kelvin,
I'm quite shocked and sorry to hear about it. I would
like to offer my deepest condolences to you and your
family.
Gary Halbert is truly a legend in the direct marketing
industry and a great lost to everyone concern. I'm
really sad to receive the news.
Sincerely
Joe Juraimi
|
Kevin,
No doubt you will be inundated with contacts from your
father's friends and
associates. I am one of the fortunate few who had the
pleasure of working
personally with him and having personal conversations
with him. He was an
inspiration and joy to know. His energy was contageous
and he was a
loveable man.
I know he experienced many setbacks in his life, and
as a father of five
myself, I want to reassure you that his love for his children
was
tremendous. He was proud of you.
Whether you carry on his legacy or let it pass with him,
you can be proud of
his efforts to help others.
My condolences,
Matt Layman
|
Dear Kevin: I am sorry to hear of the passing of your
dad. I thought he
was still "young". Sincerely, Jack Donner |
Hi,
I started working with Gary in 2003. In fact, he lived with
me in Costa Rica for about 4 months and after that I relocated
to Miami to work with him and live in his building.
I have many stories to share about Gary, but 2 specifically
that demonstrate his compassion and sense of humor.
I'm also really happy that the last conversation I had with
him was probably the best of all. Here's the story:
After YEARS of looking, a few weeks ago I FINALLY found
the Thomas Hall Direct Mail Guides that Gary said were his
original inspiration to get into direct mail. He said he
had been looking for them for 40 years.
I boxed them up and shipped them to him a few weeks ago.
He called me ecstatic. He was so happy. He said, "There
isn't ANYTHING you could have given me that could have made
me happier."
He was so upbeat and talking about projects he was excited
about. It was the best spirits I've ever seen him in. As
much as I'm hurting and as much as I'll miss him, I'm eternally
grateful that the last interaction I had with Gary was this
one. He was the happiest I've ever seen him... and THAT
will be my enduring memory of Gary.
It would be a honor to share at Gary's memorial if chosen.
I can be reached at 352-502-2214.
My sympathies go out to Bond and Kevin.
All the best,
Dan Gallapoo |
dear kevin,
i'm probably the latest admirer of your dad's work having
accidentally found it in one of
my email msgs.....well, with what i have read so far, i
can feel that your dad was a loving
man and i would like to congratulate you and your brother
for having him as a father.....
he may be gone now but still memories of him will always
be in our hearts and i know
that whatever things that will bring his memories into our
minds, will always put a
smile in our lips......
whoever of you continues the work he did, will surely be
welcome by us, readers, and
i know, your work will be as good as your father's.....
my sincere condolence.........
God bless......
willinda |
While I only came into personal contact with Gary on
one
occasion, I can state with certainty that the wonderful
living I now provide to those I love through copywriting
got
one of it's first major kick start thanks to Gary.
I am very glad I did thank him personally many years
ago...
just one of the 1,000's of emails I'm sure he received
regularly.
In my direct experience, every successful direct marketer,
copywriter and entrepreneur I have meet over 25 years
had
benefited tremendously from Gary's wisdom.
In fact, every person alive today making a living in
any
way, shape or form in direct marketing owes an eternal
THANK
YOU to the most generous soul dm has ever known — Gary
Halbert.
His contribution to all of us in direct marketing and
millions beyond is incalculable.
He will be deeply missed by friends, family, and the
whole
world of direct marketers...
My deepest sympathies to Gary's family and friends...
Kelvin Parker
|
I never met your father in person. I only recently came
to know him through his letters, especially the letters
he wrote to Bond. He seemed larger than life and to alot
of people I'm sure he was. As a student of marketing I
found no other person who has influenced me more than
your father. I wish I could have met him in person to
say hello, but that will have to wait till the next life
and all of us who didn't get the chance to meet him.
You both are fortunate to have had such a father as Gary.
he has touched the lives of countless human beings in
his travels of life and has left you a rich legacy to
add to your lives and those of your children.
Warmest regards,
Rick Corby
|
Dear Kevin and family:
Your pop is a brilliant man. His brilliance showed up in
many ways. Perhaps most notably in his effect on others.
His ability to positively affect the lives he touched and
expand a person's thinking and understanding was quite profound.
He's a great man. He has greatly influenced my thinking
and my life. And I love him. I am sure you and other members
of his family feel blessed by having him in your lives.
Let's all live great lives as part of our tribute to him.
Love and blessings to you all,
Peter Grof
|
Dear Bond and Kevin,
My story of Gary began when Gary ran an ad in the Wall
Street Journal
about a stock buying system. I responded to the ad since
I was into
"daytrading" then, and within a few days I got
a salesletter from
Gary with a dollar bill attached. When I looked at the
signature on
the letter I almost died. In the previous year I had purchased
Dan
Kennedy's Magnetic Marketing kit and on numerous occasions
within the
course, Dan expressed his unabashed admiration for Gary
as the
greatest direct marketer the world had ever seen. Since
I deeply
respected Dan's teachings, I had an instant respect for
Gary. So
seeing his signature on the letter, I knew I had fallen
into the
grasp of the great Gary Halbert. Within a few days I either
called
Gary or he called me and when he introduced himself I
said "oh I know
who you are and I can't believe I'm actually talking to
you". He said
"oh really". I told him about the Kennedy connection
and we laughed
about the small world.
Gary went on to explain his stock system which involved
looking
through press releases looking for news stories on small
companies.
Gary stated that some of these press released would cause
the stock
to shoot up in value on the day the news hit the market.
So, I bought
into the system for $2600. After a few weeks of trading
a few stocks
that had news events, I had made no profits and had even
lost a few
bucks. I called Gary and he asked me to work with his
son Bond who
was very familiar with the system. I called Bond and we
worked the
system for a few weeks and still we could not get the
system to work.
Bond had to admit that we had given it our best and I
decided to
throw the towel in. I asked Gary for a refund as he guaranteed
the
system. Gary strung me out for awhile with a few excuses
and I
detected that things were not going well for him financially.
He came
through with a check eventually and I was satisfied with
the
experience. I don't know if Gary could read things in
the press
releases that would make them hits or if it was something
that he
believed should happen to stocks with good news.
In any event I really enjoyed working with Bond who was
an
outstanding young man and who really tried to help make
the system
work. If you are reading this Bond, please accept my deepest
condolences on your and Kevin's loss. Your father was
a unique
individual who touched a lot of lives in a positive manner.
My prayers will always include Gary.
Tom Kaasbell
Peachtree City, GA
|
Kevin,
Please accept my most sincere and deepest condolences
for the passing of
your father. Although I never had the privilege of personally
meeting your
father, I did purchased a day-trading program that he
and your brother Bond
put together and promoted it with Dr. Gerald McCarthy
of J & R Research
Corporation back in 2001. A few times he responded to
my e-mails which
really impressed me knowing he took the time to reply
to me despite all the
e-mails he must have received on a daily basis. Is there
any foundation that
you have made arrangements with for donations?
Thanks for sharing the very unfortunate news about your
"Pop". I really
appreciate you taking the initiative to personally inform
all his extended
friends and business partners about his passing. May your
father rest in
everlasting Peace and may God have divine mercy on his
soul.
With Sincere Regards,
José A. Duarte
|
Dear Kevin
I would like to pass my sincere condolences to your family
for the loss of a
great man and dad. Just at the time I was to invite him
to South Africa for
a project. Our prayers are with you all, and hoping that
his great legacy
will continue.
Best regards
|
Hi Kevin,
I am so sorry to hear about your father's passing and would
like to extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Keep the faith!
Valerie
Bermuda. |
Kevin.....so sorry to hear about your dad. Hadn't realized
he was ill in any way. Or maybe he wasn't and it was just
his time. Whatever....he will be missed and my thoughts
and prayers are with you and your brother and family.
I lost my dad two years ago this week and time does help
to heal the pain; however, it just sucks!
Take good care.......
|
Hello Kevin,
I am so sorry to hear about Gary's passing. THAT was
one good and dynamic man. I am sorry for the loss to
you and I'm sure you'd agree with me, the world is now
a lonelier place to live in. We all aspire to wisdom.
Gary was once source of that, from his experience. His
knowledge of marketing was one reflection of his
understanding of people and what makes them ACT for
their dreams.
It is my hope that you will keep all his letters
available online for those of us who want to refer
friends to partake of Gary's very helpful insights.
Best to you,
Paul Beaird
|
Kevin,
I am sorry to hear about your loss. Mr. Halbert was a very
dynamic man. I hope you and your family are doing well duing
this hard time.
Tony Johnson |
Kevin,
I knew your father really well the last few years of
his life. This is Harry
Johnson Jr, of Miami. He may have spoken to you about
me. We worked together
a couple of years ago on one of his cosmetic product campaigns.
To say he was a unique and special person was selling
him short. Those that
knew him would also say he was unlike no other. My wife
and I, Graciella,
really loved Gary and his parting was such a shock to
us... I'm not sure
I'll ever get over it.
We send you and your family our deepest condolences.
Please ask me if there is anything at all that you feel
I can help with.
With sympathy,
Harry Johnson Jr.
Graciella Creazzo
|
Hi. I really couldn't believe the news and it's with much
sadness that I
say goodbye from Europe (that's were I am now on a long
business trip) to
the man who really started me 20 years ago a path of much
success, all
thanks to Gary Halbert's teachings. His teachings have spawned
the work of
tens of thousands and he will always be remembered by all
of them,
including me my family very fondly (I talked about Gary
many times). If it
wasn't for him, I would probably be a very sad engineer...
Arthur
Yakubovsky, Hollywood, FL |
I First met Gary in 1975 when I went to a meeting of the
then Mail Order bigwigs in California.
The legendary Joe Karbo was there with his blue Corniche,
as well as Melvin Powers, Mark Haroldsen, Kirby Hensley,
Harvey Brodie, and others.
After the meeting Gary took my partner and I out on his
boat and told us many of the most amazing stories we have
ever heard.
Such as the time he was bringing several large mail sacks
of checks to the bank that he received from his Family Crest
sales. In his flamboyant style he unceremoniously dumped
the contents of each sack in front of the bewildered teller.
But people were watching. Some thugs were waiting for Gary
outside the bank and kidnapped him and put him in a mail
sack to hold him for ransom.
There were many other shocking stories I have no doubt were
true but the thing which made Gary Halbert the inimitable
genius he was, was the discussions of concepts and ideas
which were to make me a millionaire within a decade and
a legend myself, and not just in my own mind. What I learned
from Gary during the few days spent with him in his younger
days cannot be put into words for they literally transcend
mortal thoughts. So I am more than sure Gary is now having
a royal picnic with the Gods of Mail order and Marketing.
God bless us all.
With Love,
Mike DiBiano |
Kevin,
My deepest condolences. What an impact your father has had
on so many with his incredible successes and teachings.
One of the many sources of inspiration and guidance for
me came from the book compiled from his letters from prison
that he wrote to you.
Brian |
Hi Kevin/Bond,
My story with Gary goes like this:
"In Feb 2007, I saw someone by the name of Gary
Halbert buying
something from me.
I wouldn't even have noticed the purchase if not for the
fact that Gary emailed
me immediately after the purchase.
When I first saw the name, my first thought was that
it was someone
with the same name.
Upon checking the email address, I found it quite familiar
but couldn't quite
put my finger on it.
Then I went to thegaryhalbert newsletters website and
realised that he
is the one and
same person.
I was very surprised and wondered how Gary Halbert came
to know about
my product.
A search through my lists showed that he was actually
on it for some time.
I couldn't imagine that. A guru on my list. And he actually
read my emails!
I was thinking what a fool I must have appeared to him
as I even wrote a
few emails on copywriting during that period...
I searched through my email archives further and found
that Gary had
replied to one
of my ealier broadcast emails.
I was asking for some help and he actually bothered to
reply to me:
"Sorry, I don't know. Good luck. Gary"
I replied to him thanking him for his reply, at that
time not realising that
he was the legendary Gary Halbert.
The biggest surprise came when he wrote about his purchase
of my
product on his newsletter
(which turned out to be the last one he wrote and published).
I thanked him for it and got back a "No big deal"
reply. Truly a great
and humble man."
End of Story.
Kevin/Bond, one thing that I didn't manage to find out
was whether
your dad received
a thank you card that I sent to him. I sent it to the
address he
provided in his paypal.
Is this address correct?
Apt:20B, 1756 N. Bayshore Dr.
Miami, FL 33132
United States
Warmly,
Martin Lee
AbrahamClub.com
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hi Kevin and Bond
First let me tell you how sorry I am to hear the news of
your dad, although I never did meet him, my mother talks
of him. her name is Marcella cooper ( daughter of Wilma
mullens) I had some of my most memorial times in Ohio when
I was much younger, with aunt Joe and uncle cliff, but I
don't recall meeting you all. my father passed away 4 years
ago and their is never a day goes by that I don't think
of him, so I do know how you are feeling. my mom Marcella,
ask me if I could email you and get your address, she wanted
me to find his obituary in the paper but I haven't had much
luck doing it. she was telling me on the phone a while ago
how your dad had went out with a bunch of her friends (many
years ago) and was doing the "limbo". said they
really had a good time. well I won't keep you long as I,m
sure you have a lot going on right now. but again know that
we are thinking of the family in their time of sorrow. maybe
someday you can come to west Virginia and meet some of your
relatives.
Sharon Griffith
Marcella cooper |
Dear Kevin,
Thanks very much for your mail. I'm really really very sorry
to hear of Gary's sudden demise. It's indeed very shocking.
My sympathies with your entire family. May you all find
the strength to deal with this loss.
Although, I didn't know him personally, I'm a regular and
avid reader of his writing. I subscribe to his newsletter
and being a Direct Marketing Copywriter myself, i've gained
immensely from his advice and tips. It's a huge loss for
the entire industry.
Please keep me posted on how you intend taking his website
forward.
May Gary Halbert rest in peace.
Best wishes,
Richa |
I was sad to hear of Gary's passing I have never communicated
with Gary, but I have read his letter for about 4 years
now and have always been educated and entertained.
My sympathy to his family
Garnet Dean
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Dear Kevin, Bond and families,
Firstly please let me offer my sincere condolences from
Echuca, Victoria, Australia to you all on the passing
of your father, Gary.
Like everyone else who didn't know Gary well, but felt
they did due to his writings and larger than life character,
I too was mesmerised and blown away at just how much larger
than life he was in person when I attended his December
2005 Orlando seminar. After all of his writing's I'd read
and interviews I'd seen of him, he was like a "Rock
Star" to myself and the other trying copywriters
and marketers I knew. It even turns of we had a copy of
the "Coat Of Arms" Lord's book at home that
I insisted my dad get after reading Gary's letter. Of
course I was a kid at the time and didn't know who Gary
was.
It was at this seminar I presented Gary with a special
cap I thought reflective of his character and the way
he presented himself and a tongue-in-cheek friendly dig
and joke from Australia. Fortunately I got the short presentation
and events on video (which I have attached in 2 different
formats) but unfortunately they were of a poorer "streaming
type" quality. Nevertheless it brings a smile to
my face when I watch it and hope it does to yours too,
now and in the future.
I don't know if I can do anything for you but I offer
too, if there is some way I can help.
Sincerely
Brian Lord
PS - FigJam - In Australia it is short for " Fuck
I'm Good, Just A sk Me". And was given to Gary as
a tongue in cheek, friendly dig at Gary's persona. Teresa
was on the camera and thought it was a very funny moment.
You can actually here her chuckling in the background
too.
PPS - I am the one in the multi colored shirt clipping
on Gary's microphone and letting him know what it meant.
PPPS - I did send it to Gary recently but don't know
if he got it or it got eaten in his spam filters.
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Hello my name is Mark Jenney from Barberton, OH. Although
I never met
Gary I heard stories from my father George Jenney about
what a marketing
genius Gary was. I want to send my deepest sympathy to
your family. I
have not yet informed my father of Gary's passing away
as I just found
out today. Once I inform him there is a memorial I am
sure he would like
to attend so please include spots for the two of us.
Once again you have my deepest sympathy.
Regards,
Mark
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Laughter and Larger than Life Ideas and Attitudes.
A true Mentor to Millions
My best wishes and heartfelt condolences to all
Gary's family, friends and loved ones, He will be
sorely missed by many.
Carol Reiley
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Dear Kevin,
I was saddened to learn of your father's death. Almost
a year ago, I
received a sales letter that offered a correspondence
course in
copywriting. I decided to give it a try. In the meantime,
I also began
searching the internet for additional information about
copywriting and
found Gary's website. What a powerhouse. I was so impressed
that I
printed all his letters and repeatedly read them because
I was convinced
that if I followed his advice, I could learn how to write
effective
copy. I have yet to get off the ground with respect to
my new career,
but I'm determined not to give up. Gary's legacy will
live on and thank
you for keeping his website active. We owe a lot to him.
Sincerely,
Adria
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Dear Halbert family,
I purchased Gary's products, I participated in teleconferences,
I donated to hurricane relief at his request, and I have
read
every word I could find that Gary has written. Through
all of this,
I have learned a great deal about marketing and a great
deal
about life.
Gary showed me that a regular guy can still make it in
this
world. He taught me that a caring, feeling, emotional
human
can still be a success. He taught me that I do not have
to be
a buttoned-down stiff to be taken seriously.
He taught me that a man can be persecuted, imprisoned,
and generally bad-mouthed and still remain true to himself.
He taught me that caring about those close to me, expressing
the love I feel for my children, and bearing my soul are
good
things.
Most of these lessons were taught by example.
I am recently moving into the position of PWM. I only
wish I had
gotten there earlier so I could have worked with Gary
personally
on improving my business.
tom o.
PS. I am proud to have been called a shitweasel. From
anyone
else it would have been an insult. Coming from Gary it
was a
compliment.
--
Thomas J. Olofsson
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Hi Kevin and Bond,
My name is Gary Carter. I offer my heart-felt condolences
to you and other
family
members.
I met your Pop and my "King Shitweasel" at
the December 2005 Orlando Root
Canal
Seminar. I wish I could have met him 30 years ago. Although,
I met him just
one time, we
really had a lot in common. One thing is I have two sons
also.
I have read just about everything he has published and
every letter on his
website. I hope
some of his earthly strengths, ability and wisdom have
conveyed to me
through his
copywriting and seminars.
We all leave footprints while here on earth. Through
our character we
imitate the
impressions left upon us by others we love and respect
when they leave us.
Your Pop will
smile everyday for you for the rest of your lives. He
will always be with
you.
I consider myself an excellent judge of character and
personality from first
encounters with
people I have never met. Shall we say I have a remarkable
sixth sense to
instantly read a
person's aura and self-centered being.
This ethereal dimension rarely fails me.
What I experienced during the three days I did spend
with your Pop here on
earth proved
my inner feeling about him was dead-balls right on target.
He loved his sons with every fiber of his being. I could
feel this in his
voice when he
mentioned your names. I grew up without a father or mother.
So I guess my
internal
paternal radar detected those primative familial vibrations
first.
Throughout the seminar, and probably without him even
realizing it, he told
his life story. It
was an outward communication in both form and fashion.
Through his thoughts
and words,
he gave inspiration. Through his marketing insights and
copywriting skills,
he gave others financial gain. And through his self-giving
actions, he
personified to the Nth degree, a special bond of freindship
and compassion
to others as he embraced his life-long expanding circle
of friends.
These are character traits few people have. And even
fewer have the inner
strength and
stoic realism to live that lifestyle.
He was nobody's fool and everyone's friend. I was so
looking forward to
having your Pop
help me with my Internet marketing endeavor. I think he
would have surpassed
all his
previous salescopy records, if I would have acted sooner.
I needed and
wanted him to
shine one more time. Not only for my vision, but for the
rest of the world.
Peace be with him. And the both of you.
I know you have a heavy heart at this time. So I will
close for now. I wish
you both many happier, sunnier and loving days as you
pass through this
difficult time.
Sincerely I am,
Gary L Carter
Kind Hearts are a garden, Kind Thoughts are the roots,
Kind Words are the
flowers and Kind Deeds are the fruits.
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Condlences Kevin on the loss of your dad. He was a dear
friend of mine. I am leaving in three hours for Frankfurt
Germany and won't be back to the US until the 11th of
May. I will probably miss the memorial if it is before
then but send you my heartfelt sympathies for his loss.
Joe Sugarman
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Dear Kevin,
This is a complete shock to me. I did not know until I read
the email today.
My sympothy goes to you and your family and everyone on
this loss. I did not
personally know him, I just ordered the stock trading system
2 years ago and
listened to him on it. He sounded and acted alot younger
than his age. I
bet he was a character. I like someone like that. He was
right, we have to
enjoy each day. I just cannot believe this. I am so sorry.
How old was he? |
We're so very sorry to hear about your loss.
We have enjoyed your Dad's materials over the years.
God Bless you and your family.
Todd LiPira
New Jersey
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Kevin,
I'm so sorry to learn of your dad's death. He was a big
inspiration to me in
my career as a copywriter, and I admired the zest for
life that came through
in his writings.
I wish peace and comfort for you, your family and friends
at this time.
Sincerely,
John
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Dear Kevin;
I am writing to send you my sympathies
on the passing of your father. I've read
his stuff for a couple of years and
enjoyed his energy and brilliance.
When my father died 11 years ago,
a colleague of mine told me "be good
to yourself for the next year (of grief)
and then it will become a nice habit
for a lifetime".
I pass that gem on to you.
About a year ago, your father wrote
a "letter" about his experiences with
Xanax. I'm a psychotherapist and
so when I read his thoughts about
it and him feeling "weak" in relation to how difficult
it was to get off it, I wrote him and told him
that struggling to swim in 90 foot waves is no
sign of weakness. Nor is getting off Xanax.
Well, your father called me the next day and
he was hungry to hear about how to proceed
and so we talked for about 2 hours (in a few
phone calls) about the situation.
You'd be proud to know that everything I
suggested he do to make his life better...
he did. I found your father to be most
engaging.
This was just a courtesy call and exchange
and my way of expressing gratitude for
his free work on the web. I wish I had of
met him when I was in Fl. last summer.
At any rate, I thought you'd like to hear this
story and....do be good to yourself for
the next year.
Bob Beverley |
Kevin - we are sorry for your loss. Your dad was a force
in the world and
will be missed by all whom he touched.
Blessings
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I some how missed the news.
I'm sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Craig Watkins
www.illustratortips.com
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Kevin
Thank you for your email even though you had to convey
sad news.
I should like to send my sincere condolences to you and
Bond at this very
difficult time.
Living in England I never really got the chance to meet
your pop in person -
however, that didn't stop me believing he was an awesome
guy, that I totally
respected.
His writing was quite simply brilliant and his legacy
has left the world a
richer place because of his genious talents.
I am a professionally qualified marketer through several
years of study and
examination with the Chartered Institute of Marketing
here in England - but
I can assure you a professional degree in marketing doesn't
teach you a
tenth of what Gary's newsletters and other writings teach
you!
Your pop and his works 'touched' many people around the
world and you sure
can be proud of him - although you already know that!
Thanks and very best wishes
Mike Coates
Liverpool
England
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Dear Kevin & Bond:
Gary had a heart of gold. He genuinely cared about his
students and those
who faithfully read his newsletters, and attended his
seminars.
We talked by email for about three years. Last year,
I had a potential
copywriting client leave a message on my voice mail. He
lived in London and
owned a chain of retail stores. He had stores also on
the East Coast here in the
USA.
He asked me would I be interested in writing ads for
his retail
stores. How did you find me? I asked him. He told me from
the Gary Halbert
website. I said: "My name has never been on Gary's
website."
I thought, something is wrong here. So I emailed Gary.
Told him what this
guy said. Gary replied with: "Send me his phone number
and name".
Now, I don't know what Gary told him, or asked him.
But the next day Gary
emailed me and said: "I talked with this guy, and
he is full of shit. Don't
waste your time on him."
This shows Gary's generosity. He called London just
to help me.
Actually, to see if this guy was on the level. What
he did was save me
leg work. And, wasting my time on someone who wanted to
waste my time.
Do you think other copywriters or marketing gurus would
have volunteered
to help? I think not. Most would have ignored my email.
Not Gary.
I asked for his advice about two years ago on a marketing
problem.
Gary gave me the solution to my problem. The email was
warm and sincere.
His generosity was as great as his genius.
I asked for his permission to write a story about him
on my website. He
gave me his blessing. In that story, I said, he was the
greatest copywriter
whoever lived, past or present. I think he enjoyed that.
Gary Halbert was a phenomenon. He's someone who comes
along once in a
lifetime. He'll be studied for generations. Like Claude
Hopkins.
He should be remembered as a good and decent man. Who
loved his family
and friends. Deeply cared for his students and clients.
But, also a wicked sense
of humor.
Sincerely,
Steven Gower
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Dear Kevin,
I couldn't sleep last night.
Early in the morning I thought
about your Pop.
I feel that the Legendary Marketer &
Copywriter is still alive.
I can feel that Gary Halbert, my hero
is still alive?
Richard
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Hello,
What a loss... I've never met Gary Halbert but he's one
of my hero's of business. I've read every one of his newsletters
on the web. He's my favorite of all my marketing guru's.
He was always so truthful with his marketing and business
words.
He had the courage to teach everyone his marketing ideas,
even when he was in prison. A dear friend of mine is in
prison at the moment so I've seen first hand what that
struggle is like.
I shall pray for Gary's family. I pray also that others
will have the courage, as Gary did, to follow their dreams
and be a leader in their families. There are so many dream
stealer's in the world that it makes me sick. I refuse
to give up on my business, personal, and spiritual dreams
and I would never have the courage were it now for gentlemen
like Sir Gary Halbert.
God Rest your soul Gary and I just want to say that you
for all the support and teaching you've given those who
want to dream in something bigger then themselves. We've
never met but you were loved and will be missed by all
of us who consider you a real hero.
Warmest Regards,
Michael
P.S... You may publish my words, but please don't publish
my email address.
P.S.S... This P.S.S... is in memory of you Gary and all
the truth you shared with us.
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Hi, Kevin
It is very nice of you to let me know about what happened
to your dad. I was very saddened by the news and want
to express these feelings to you.
I only knew Mr. Halbert through his creatively written
and globally-shared newsletters. He was a true giver and
his legacy will stay around forever. He surely was one
of a kind in the Internet world, and his copywriting skills
and abilities, among other great traits will never be
matched. He will be missed by all.
Have courage and strength, Kevin, where he is now won't
be any more suffering. Just remember, he is looking over
you and yours now and will always be by your side.
Carmen Lebron Pacht
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dear kevin,
it grieves me very much to know that your father,what
a great man he was,has passed away.may the good lord receive
his gentle soul and give you and the rest of your family
the fortitude to bear this loss.i also pray god will give
you the wisdom and energy to carry on his good work.i
will always pray for you.
your friend
joseluis ama.
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Thanks Kevin.
I just found out that Gary passed on. My condolences
to his family.
Don DeLee
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I am proud to knew Gary (not personally). He really changed
my life agony I had in past years with his teachings and
gave me some of best times while reading his stuff.
I loved that guy and I am proud to say I cried a lot after
him.
He was really a man whom I can say was and will be my
idol forever. He was living proof how wonderfull a living
man can be.
Yes, people are selfish. But someone was selfish too when
took Gary away from us. I hope and I know someone will
have tough time with him.
K.,
Croatia, Europe.
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Dear Kevin and Halbert family.
Thought I had better let you know
Gary is held in high esteem by myself and a good number
of my business
associates here in Wellington, New Zealand. I must say
I cannot think of
anyone's work that has given my self and friends so many
good laughs.
Usually Gary's creative and inspirational writing became
topic often at our
after five drinks on a Friday night at our local pub and
the Gary writings
Were the seed of so much fun and laughter
Long live his memory! We will definitely be enjoying
his humor and work for
many years to come --
Gary was some one who has added tremendously to the quality
of life of
others only sorry I could not attend his funeral and meet
with all those who
also loved him
Best regards
Rob
Robert Acton
New Zealand
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