I am not sure if any of you all remember Coolbreeze (Johnny Gaines), however I have just learned of his passing today from his daughter's Facebook page.

He was A true sportsman of the game.

He also held the first live Gin Tourney way back in the day in his home town in Louisiana. Hosted it as his restaurant.

I had the privilege of being his gin partner in two of the live games in Birmingham. He was a true gentleman and an awesome partner.

I will miss him saying "hey fuzzy" in the gin lobby and playing him a game of Gin.

Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

• Re: Coolbreeze View
    by Ost on February 15, 2017 at 03:29:24 PST
  
  :Hi Peachieee,

  I am just starting up again and played with Coolbreeze many years ago, So sorry about his passing. I am seeing a few names in the memories of page on cases ladder. Missywest as well, my, my. Good times. May they rest in peace. Now I am trying to find the yahoo site so I can start playing again, hope to see you soon!

  
  

• Re: Coolbreeze View
    by d00fus04 on July 2, 2014 at 06:27:35 PDT
  
  This is such bad news
  Johnny was one of my favourite players to play and before I even typed this I took a minute to remember the fun and hard games we played.

  RIP COOLSKI'S as I would say

  
  : Hi All,

  : I am not sure if any of you all remember Coolbreeze (Johnny Gaines), however I have just learned of his passing today from his daughter's Facebook page.

  :
  : He was A true sportsman of the game.

  : He also held the first live Gin Tourney way back in the day in his home town in Louisiana. Hosted it as his restaurant.

  : I had the privilege of being his gin partner in two of the live games in Birmingham. He was a true gentleman and an awesome partner.

  :
  : I will miss him saying "hey fuzzy" in the gin lobby and playing him a game of Gin.

  
  : Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

  
  

• Re: Coolbreeze View
    by Dadismon on June 28, 2014 at 22:31:48 PDT
  
  A good man. Definitely one of the best of us. He will be missed.
  

• Re: Coolbreeze View
    by Jimat47 on June 28, 2014 at 13:37:25 PDT
  
  : Hi All,

  : I am not sure if any of you all remember Coolbreeze (Johnny Gaines), however I have just learned of his passing today from his daughter's Facebook page.

  :
  : He was A true sportsman of the game.

  : He also held the first live Gin Tourney way back in the day in his home town in Louisiana. Hosted it as his restaurant.

  : I had the privilege of being his gin partner in two of the live games in Birmingham. He was a true gentleman and an awesome partner.

  :
  : I will miss him saying "hey fuzzy" in the gin lobby and playing him a game of Gin.

  
  : Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

  
  

• My heartfelt condolences nt View
    by sherry5561 on May 27, 2014 at 05:38:19 PDT
  
  : Hi All,

  : I am not sure if any of you all remember Coolbreeze (Johnny Gaines), however I have just learned of his passing today from his daughter's Facebook page.

  :
  : He was A true sportsman of the game.

  : He also held the first live Gin Tourney way back in the day in his home town in Louisiana. Hosted it as his restaurant.

  : I had the privilege of being his gin partner in two of the live games in Birmingham. He was a true gentleman and an awesome partner.

  :
  : I will miss him saying "hey fuzzy" in the gin lobby and playing him a game of Gin.

  
  : Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

  
  

• Re: Coolbreeze View
    by pattiyork1 on May 9, 2014 at 08:55:12 PDT
  
  A true prince among men and a man that will be missed. :(
  

• Re: Coolbreeze View
    by RLSpark on April 26, 2014 at 07:32:23 PDT
  
  Should be put on Flame of Remembrance on main page.
  

• Re: Coolbreeze View
    by Mistresss_36 on April 25, 2014 at 17:40:07 PDT
  
  OH WOW, yeah he was awesome.
  RIP Cool.
  
  

• Re: Coolbreeze View
    by slotmama46 on April 17, 2014 at 19:06:43 PDT
  
  Such a kind and thoughtful gentleman. I loved meeting Coolski and his family at his tourney in Baton Rouge and then at various other live tourneys in Ohio, Alabama, and Georgia. He will be missed.
  

• Re: Coolbreeze View
    by panpao on April 17, 2014 at 00:03:48 PDT
  
  Coolbreeze was one the best gin players and a great character. I always enjoyed the games with him.

  RIP Coolbreeze

  
  : Hi All,

  : I am not sure if any of you all remember Coolbreeze (Johnny Gaines), however I have just learned of his passing today from his daughter's Facebook page.

  :
  : He was A true sportsman of the game.

  : He also held the first live Gin Tourney way back in the day in his home town in Louisiana. Hosted it as his restaurant.

  : I had the privilege of being his gin partner in two of the live games in Birmingham. He was a true gentleman and an awesome partner.

  :
  : I will miss him saying "hey fuzzy" in the gin lobby and playing him a game of Gin.

  
  : Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

  
  

• Re: Coolbreeze View
    by THErxman on April 16, 2014 at 21:49:43 PDT
  
  : Hi All,

  : I am not sure if any of you all remember Coolbreeze (Johnny Gaines), however I have just learned of his passing today from his daughter's Facebook page.

  :
  : He was A true sportsman of the game.

  : He also held the first live Gin Tourney way back in the day in his home town in Louisiana. Hosted it as his restaurant.

  : I had the privilege of being his gin partner in two of the live games in Birmingham. He was a true gentleman and an awesome partner.

  :
  : I will miss him saying "hey fuzzy" in the gin lobby and playing him a game of Gin.

  
  : Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

  So saddened to click in and find a post like this. Met Johnny at Glen and Judy's Live tourney in Birmingham. Was great fun and a true competitor. Miss cases as it used to be and will cherish the memories of friends like Coolbreeze.
  

• Re: Coolbreeze View
    by Colt on April 14, 2014 at 10:21:35 PDT
  
  Thanks for passing this along Peachie!

  I couldn't have said it any better. He was always a joy to play against and very funny guy.

  I will surely miss him.

  RIP Coolbreeze

  Peace
  Colt

  : Hi All,

  : I am not sure if any of you all remember Coolbreeze (Johnny Gaines), however I have just learned of his passing today from his daughter's Facebook page.

  :
  : He was A true sportsman of the game.

  : He also held the first live Gin Tourney way back in the day in his home town in Louisiana. Hosted it as his restaurant.

  : I had the privilege of being his gin partner in two of the live games in Birmingham. He was a true gentleman and an awesome partner.

  :
  : I will miss him saying "hey fuzzy" in the gin lobby and playing him a game of Gin.

  
  : Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

  
  

• Re: Coolbreeze View
    by Dart268 on April 13, 2014 at 05:19:08 PDT
  
  He was a nice man. My thoughts are with the family at this time.

  Dart268
  

• Re: Coolbreeze View
    by jerseymom2u on April 12, 2014 at 19:23:01 PDT
  
  : Hi All,

  : I am not sure if any of you all remember Coolbreeze (Johnny Gaines), however I have just learned of his passing today from his daughter's Facebook page.

  :
  : He was A true sportsman of the game.

  : He also held the first live Gin Tourney way back in the day in his home town in Louisiana. Hosted it as his restaurant.

  : I had the privilege of being his gin partner in two of the live games in Birmingham. He was a true gentleman and an awesome partner.

  :
  : I will miss him saying "hey fuzzy" in the gin lobby and playing him a game of Gin.

  
  : Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

  Heaven gained another "gin angel". RIP JOHNNY you were a true gentelman. To Johnny's family so sorry for your loss.

  Therese