He told the site, "People may view this as a surprise but Gary has the opportunity to work in his father's business as a builder and if he combines this with part time football then he will be far better off financially.
"It is not for a want of offers either as I know that Chester City offered him a two year contract."
The move will see him join the Conference South club which one Shots supporter has named - "Lewes, where old Shots go to die".
He'll be joining the likes of Cash, Lovett, Harkin, Hooper, Simpemba,
Hamilton and D'Sane.