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G A RY G A R I E P Y ' S H O M E :

STORY BY RICA KEENUM | PHOTOS BY BRANDON ATWELL

Your home is a mirror, a reflection
of your history, style and passions. It
tells the world who you are and where
you've been. Gary Gariepy calls his house
a " memory book, " filled with items that
represent his life abroad and four trips
around the world - mementos, archeological treasures and exquisite antiques
from Iran, Germany, Egypt and more.
A Vietnam veteran, Gariepy spent
23 years in the service, then worked
as a contractor with the military
for an additional 30 years. He
maintained aircraft and worked
as a pilot, speaking several
languages and acquiring an
eclectic, worldly knowledge.
He can tell you what to expect

when flying American dignitaries around
the Middle East, how to make tea in a
Russian samovar, and how to mount a
camel for a ride in Cairo, Egypt - where
he lived for 20 years in a home with a
view of the pyramids.
Every sculpture, ornate carving, robust
cabinet, or rugged camel saddle in Gariepy's home is a conversation piece, which
leads to long talks among visiting friends to his Village of
Bridgeport at Lake Miona
home. In his spectacular
space, high ceilings and
wide windows allow light
to dance on gold-laced
vases, vibrant paintings
and intricate artwork.

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