Vashon, Washington: Chainsaw Schizophrenic Statue
"Cool Gary" Lynn, a local eccentric, jumped in front of a car and died here; artist Gene Amondson carved this statue as a tribute, including Gary's pet chainsaw.
- Address:
- Vashon Hwy, Vashon, WA
- Directions:
- South of town, on the east side of Vashon Hwy, about a hundred yards north of its intersection with SW 188th St.
- Admission:
- Free
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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Someone has placed a red colored beanie on his head.
[Chris Buxton, 08/18/2022]
"Cool Gary" Lynn was a well-loved schizophrenic who would hitchhike around Vashon Island, often carrying a chainsaw. In 1998 he jumped in front of a car and was killed. Local artist (and perennial presidential candidate) Gene Amondson, a friend of Gary, carved this statue as a tribute, and it stands today just off the road where Gary was killed.
Shortly after Gary died, a Seattle newspaper reported that his brain had been harvested and sold by the county pathologist.
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