Gatto family says thanks

To the editor:

Carl Gatto’s children and I wish to express our gratitude to all who have prayed and cared for us during this difficult time. Carl so loved working for his community and state.

Throughout his life, his priorities never changed — he loved God, his family and friends, and the Mat-Su Valley. I remember his excitement when the funding for the senior center and the high school turf fields was finally approved.

We, his family, loved him so much and are so proud of his accomplishments. Thank you for believing in him, my Alaskan friends and neighbors. Please join us for a celebration of Carl’s life at 11 a.m., May 19, at Lazy Mountain Bible Church.

Cathy Gatto

Belfair, Wash.