IN MEMORIAM
N
o event instills
and reminds
us of the
ephemeral
nature of our
own humanity than the untimely
loss of a friend or family member.
Working and playing together for
the last eighteen years, Stu Hub-
bard was both. Although not related
by blood, Stu was like a brother
to me. He had a keen wit, a kind
heart, and went above and beyond
to help his friends with no thought
of recompense.
Facing challenges in his life
that would have broken lesser
men, Stu found a way to bring
life and light wherever he went,
regardless of his own troubles.
Having cleanly beaten
cancer twice before, Stu was
actually in fine fettle as of
March 2017 when we worked
together at the Baselworld fair.
Shortly upon our return he was
diagnosed with a ruthless form
of esophageal cancer. Sadly,
Stu’s third bout with the cruel
disease was his last.
Born on March 16th 1962,
I lost my wingman on February
9th 2018.
He will be missed.
Gary Girdvainis
130 | AboutTime Magazine