Gap's founder, Donald G. Fisher, died last week at 81 years old.  I consider myself extremely fortunate to have known him in my time as head of marketing for Gap brand.

His passing prompted me to pull a book off of my shelf -- one that is titled, "Falling into the Gap."  Don gave me a copy of this book on my birthday in 2004 (he didn't know it was my birthday, but it was such a nice coincidence to receive it on that day).  I had forgotten that in the book were three notes he had written to me - one a letter on his stationary, one handwritten inside the book's cover, and one on a sticky note that was tucked away in the back.  There have been many stories written about Gap over the years, most unauthorized.  This book was written by Don for the sole purpose of telling his story, as he wrote on one of my notes, "Dear Jeff, it's taken me six years to complete this book, which I produced so my grandchildren and great-grandchildren have some history of the Gap and me.  I have no intention to publish the book for sale or public distribution and have produced only a limited number of copies for my family and friends."

Thank you Don for this amazing book, and the opportunity I had to be part of helping keep your legacy alive.