It was June 30, 1968 when Gary was walking to visit his girlfriend Deb that he found a turtle along the side of the road.  He picked up the turtle as a playful story began to formulate in his youthful mind.  Meeting Deb at her door he presented her with the turtle saying, “Today is National Turtle Day in which the custom is for the fellow to give a turtle to the girl he likes.”

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