Every since Gary was a child of about 8 years old, he has always been interested and fascinated with science, space, and future events. He would get so excited when his dad would take him and his brothers and sister to visit the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, Illinois. Hours seemed like minutes to him. He hated to leave. Some of his favorite exhibits to visit were the science storm exhibit, the Henry Crowne Space exhibit, the transportation gallery and his most favorite of all, the great train story exhibit.