Sad news about Greg

Sad news about Greg

Posted by: dmann

Date: March 12, 2013 09:39AM

I am sorry to bring sad news to our little corner of cyberspace. Last night our friend Greg the Dogsitter passed away after a battle with ALS. We all know Greg had a wicked and unique sense of humor, an unlimited love for dogs (and cats!) and a healthy appreciation for women. He was smart and funny and brought a unique perspective to even the most mundane situation. He will be missed terribly by those who loved him and I know the loss will be felt here by those he never met.

Feel free to post your memories, photos and thoughts here. I'll be sharing this thread with Greg's family.

DM

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Re: Sad news about Greg

Posted by: jardster

Date: March 12, 2013 09:45AM

Rest in peace Greg... I hope you are running around playing with all of those dogs from your past.

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Posted by: N-OS X-tasy!

Date: March 12, 2013 09:46AM

Greg was a hell of a guy. He has served, and will continue to serve, as an example of the type of person I want to be. May wherever he now finds himself abound with women and wuppies.

It is what it is.

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Re: Sad news about Greg

Posted by: decay

Date: March 12, 2013 09:47AM

So sad, gone too soon. Thanks for all the laughs, Greg.

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Re: Sad news about Greg

Posted by: lafinfil

Date: March 12, 2013 09:48AM

Thanks for the post dmann. Greg is one of the earliest people I remember after first joining the DM forum many years ago. He was funny, irreverent, silly, and even philosophical at times. Clicking on a Greg thread was almost always a treat and a day brightener. We certainly mourn his family and friends loss, but we will always remember him as a serious force of silliness that gave us all a reason to laugh and often a reason to think. Thanks Greg .... good boy!

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Re: Sad news about Greg

Posted by: rgG

Date: March 12, 2013 09:50AM

So sad.

Roswell, GA (Atlanta suburb)

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Posted by: Ken Sp.

Date: March 12, 2013 10:02AM

RIP Greg. You will be missed!

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Re: Sad news about Greg

Posted by: mattkime

Date: March 12, 2013 10:04AM

Very sad, although not unexpected.

What do we do for a memorial?

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Re: Sad news about Greg

Posted by: DRR

Date: March 12, 2013 10:04AM

All dogsitters go to heaven.

RIP Greg.

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Re: Sad news about Greg

Posted by: jesse

Date: March 12, 2013 10:05AM

My condolences to his family and friends. I always enjoyed reading his posts, with everything that he had been through, I don't remember ever reading a cross word from him. Rest in Peace.

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Re: Sad news about Greg

Posted by: Paul F.

Date: March 12, 2013 10:06AM

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mattkime
Very sad, although not unexpected.

What do we do for a memorial?

Chase women, be kind to critters. Best memorial I can think of.

Like you said, not unexpected, but still unpleasant news. sad smiley

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Re: Sad news about Greg

Posted by: mrbigstuff

Date: March 12, 2013 10:07AM

I am so sad to hear this. really.

I have been thinking about Greg for the last two weeks. now, I guess I know why.

Hurts like a bastid...

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Re: Sad news about Greg

Posted by: Kate

Date: March 12, 2013 10:07AM

So sorry to hear this . . .

Kate

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Re: Sad news about Greg

Posted by: clay

Date: March 12, 2013 10:10AM

So sorry to hear this. I first remember GtDS back at the "other place" many years ago, and have always enjoyed his colorful personality and contributions to our little community. Rest in peace.

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Posted by: deckeda

Date: March 12, 2013 10:16AM

I'm not a heavy user of personal messages but got a few from Greg over the years, usually as a private response to a public post I made here or on the Political side. And they were always special and thoughtful, like Greg. I'm sure many of you have a similar set of messages and other memories.

"Thank you ..." No, Greg, thank you.

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Re: Sad news about Greg

Posted by: Pam

Date: March 12, 2013 10:17AM

Very sad to read this. Hope he is up and running with puppies somewhere out there.

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Re: Sad news about Greg

Posted by: pRICE cUBE

Date: March 12, 2013 10:17AM

For those that don't know, Greg goes way back to the beginning and was a contributor to what this forum is today. There is a lot to remember from watching him get married online to seeing me off on a layover at LAX before I took the next big step in my life. He was a contributor to the forum and our lives.

I like to believe that he is walking my departed dog and free from the painful constraints of this earthly life. I hope hope his family can be comforted by the good memories as they reflect on his life.

A 21 Wuppie salute to you Greg.

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Re: Sad news about Greg

Posted by: kj4btkljv

Date: March 12, 2013 10:17AM

Rest in peace, Greg.

sad smiley

Jeff

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Re: Sad news about Greg

Posted by: TheCaber

Date: March 12, 2013 10:18AM

Aw. The kittehs and wuppies of PEI are sad, too. Goodbye, Greg; rest in peace.

=TC

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Re: Sad news about Greg

Posted by: bazookaman

Date: March 12, 2013 10:22AM

Wow. So sad to hear this.

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Re: Sad news about Greg

Posted by: beagledave

Date: March 12, 2013 10:28AM

Sorry to hear of his passing.

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Re: Sad news about Greg

Posted by: vision63

Date: March 12, 2013 10:33AM

Wow. There was only one of him. Relentlessly cool and intelligent. A sweet man.

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Re: Sad news about Greg

Posted by: Bernie

Date: March 12, 2013 10:36AM

I am saddened by the passing of Gregg. I am relieved to know that dmann has posted his passing.

I hope that all the members of the forum have added the notification of cyber friends of their death to the list of things to do.

Ah yes, the wedding! Only 6 years ago. I went back and read the posts. I seem to do that with someones passing. Looking back to the good times that were shared.

RIP Gregg.

Staunton, Virginia

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/12/2013 10:43AM by Bernie.

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Re: Sad news about Greg

Posted by: M A V I C

Date: March 12, 2013 10:47AM

Sad indeed. As others have mentioned, he was often funny and uplifting. Even some of his battles with software he made humorous. I know the last few years haven't been the easiest for him, but even after that he seemed to keep his chin up. Will be missed.

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Re: Sad news about Greg

Posted by: $tevie

Date: March 12, 2013 10:54AM

I loved Greg as a funny and caring person and I am going to miss him.

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Posted by: space-time

Date: March 12, 2013 10:54AM

Rest in Peace.

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Posted by: samintx

Date: March 12, 2013 10:54AM

Oh, my...I will miss Greg. He has been on this forum forever and how I have enjoyed him. To his family and to us on the forum...what a privilege to have had Greg for the the time we did. We and you are blessed.

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Re: Sad news about Greg

Posted by: abevilac

Date: March 12, 2013 10:56AM

I am saddened to hear this news; my deepest sympathies to his family.

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Posted by: anonymouse1

Date: March 12, 2013 10:57AM

Greg-

May the next steps of your journey be blessed and made light by the love you have given to so many.

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Posted by: decay

Date: March 12, 2013 10:57AM

would members of the tribe kindly educate us who are Gentiles the appropriate words to express comfort and blessings to the bereaved?

many thanks.

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Re: Sad news about Greg

Posted by: Carnos Jax

Date: March 12, 2013 10:59AM

Aw cr@p...

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Re: Sad news about Greg

Posted by: cbelt3

Date: March 12, 2013 11:04AM

As one of Greg's Facebook Friends, I've been following his life as he struggled with communicating and continued to toss the middle finger towards ALS, and share his sustained sense of the absurd with the world. Greg was ... a mensch. Very much so.

And as proof, here's one of his latter photos from Facebook, demonstrating that he kept his sense of silly humor to the end.

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Re: Sad news about Greg

Posted by: dmann

Date: March 12, 2013 11:05AM

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decay
would members of the tribe kindly educate us who are Gentiles the appropriate words to express comfort and blessings to the bereaved?

many thanks.

In general, you can say "May his memory be for a blessing." Of course, any words of comfort sincerely expressed are most welcomed. As for memorials, I think the "Pet dogs, love women (or men, or both), have fun" mantra is perfect.

Flowers are not usually sent, rather people make donations to a cause/organization chosen by the person or their family. Sometimes, they will ask you make a donation to YOUR favorite charity.

DM

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Re: Sad news about Greg

Posted by: Michael

Date: March 12, 2013 11:08AM

So sorry for his loss to his family and friends.

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Re: Sad news about Greg

Posted by: laarree

Date: March 12, 2013 11:10AM

dmann, Greg was unforgettable. I hadn't seen anything from him on Facebook during the last couple of weeks, and was wondering what his condition was. Now I know. I'm saddened to hear this. :-(

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Re: Sad news about Greg

Posted by: Buzz

Date: March 12, 2013 11:15AM

his star will always shine in the MRF galaxy.
it'll just twinkle a little more now.

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Sometimes it is what it is...
and then there's times when it's really better.

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Re: Sad news about Greg

Posted by: blooz

Date: March 12, 2013 11:16AM

He was a brave guy and kept his sense of humor to the end.
Would that we all could depart the world with his attitude.

Rest in Peace, Greg.

And we should consider every day lost on which we have not danced at least once.
—Friedrich Nietzsche
Western Massachusetts

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Re: Sad news about Greg

Posted by: Z

Date: March 12, 2013 11:16AM

Here's to you Greg!

{flips the bird at ALS}

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Re: Sad news about Greg

Posted by: Acer

Date: March 12, 2013 11:17AM

A toast to a foundational Dealchat and MRF personality!
The sun is a little dimmer today.

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Re: Sad news about Greg

Posted by: freeradical

Date: March 12, 2013 11:21AM

RIP Greg!

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Posted by: m.paris

Date: March 12, 2013 11:26AM

He will be missed here, but there will be a lot of joyful reunions at the Rainbow Bridge.

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Posted by: $tevie

Date: March 12, 2013 11:27AM

Going way back, I remember when Greg used to rotate photos of his dog customers as his sig; I think he had a little caption identifying each as his current client or something like that. That's way the heck back on deal chat so it's been a while. I got a kick out of those photos.

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Re: Sad news about Greg

Posted by: laarree

Date: March 12, 2013 11:29AM

I can't help but ponder how it was just a couple of years back that MacGurl Kathy died and now Greg is gone, both taken by very different but equally cruel illnesses. I've learned more about the human condition from them.

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Re: Sad news about Greg

Posted by: iaJim

Date: March 12, 2013 11:34AM

Sorry to hear this news. Glad that he was connected to enough people who could share it with us though.

RIP Greg.

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Posted by: D-Rod

Date: March 12, 2013 11:35AM

Rest in Peace Greg.

Formerly known as Dennis R

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Re: Sad news about Greg

Posted by: Catzilla

Date: March 12, 2013 11:51AM

Very sad, Greg RIP.
I remember years ago, when he first appeared at DM, I was talking about IP over firewire, Greg, who i didn't know, emailed me the drivers. That was before they were publicly released. I was sworn to secrecy...
Very helpful friendly man, you will be missed.

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Re: Sad news about Greg

Posted by: zeppo2

Date: March 12, 2013 11:53AM

So sorry to hear. Condolences to all his friends and family.

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Posted by: beagledave

Date: March 12, 2013 11:54AM

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cbelt3

And as proof, here's one of his latter photos from Facebook, demonstrating that he kept his sense of silly humor to the end.

Thanks for adding that image of Greg's spirit. Wonderful smiling smiley

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Re: Sad news about Greg

Posted by: DavidS

Date: March 12, 2013 12:01PM

I'm so sorry to read this news. ALS is a cruel disease that slowly takes away your ability to do most things. This was inevitable, but still very sad. I missed Greg's posts on here, they always brought a smile to my face. R.I.P. GtDS

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Re: Sad news about Greg

Posted by: rz

Date: March 12, 2013 12:11PM

RIP brother

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