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Joe Zhang
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Posted: 19 December 2006 at 11:57pm | IP Logged | 1  

"A bit strange that this is how many of us picture him, but it's an avatar i'll miss seeing. "

Indeed. Does anyone have a picture of him they can please share?
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Posted: 20 December 2006 at 12:01am | IP Logged | 2  

I am truly shocked...

Heart-felt condoleances and my prayers to you and your family, Brian.

Franck, your offer is very generous. I chatted with Gregg several times. Seems a nice guy. I don't know him too well. But if you do go, tell his family my condoleances. I really appreciated his presence on this forum.

He will be missed.

 

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"A bit strange that this is how many of us picture him, but it's an avatar
i'll miss seeing. "

Indeed. Does anyone have a picture of him they can please share?

...from his myspace pics....

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Zaki Hasan
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Iosing someone you know online has a strange unreality of it's own, and i'm sure it'll be a long time before we stop expecting/wishing we could 'see' what Gregg thinks on so many differant threads.

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How very, very true.  I was just looking over some old threads in which he'd posted, and I'm having a hard time looking at his posts.  They're like moments frozen in amber.
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Glenn Brown
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On the obit page (linked in Brian's original post), there is a public guestbook feature for those who would like to share thoughts that might be read by Gregg's family and friends. 

Very sad news.  Yet another reminder to cherish each day and opportunity to appreciate life...relish each opportunity...

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Gerry Turnbull
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Posted: 20 December 2006 at 12:07am | IP Logged | 6  

im shocked.My sincere condolences and best wishes to his family.you are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Gerry Turnbull
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Posted: 20 December 2006 at 12:30am | IP Logged | 7  

i cant believe this,Gregg was one of the good guys.its strange how someone youve only ever met thru this forum can have such an effect.
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I am indescribably touched and overwhelmed by the kind and heartfelt responses from you all.  I can't tell you how much it truly means to me (and I know I can speak for my parents on that too) during this extremely difficult time.  Seeing what has been written thusfar is confirmation of what we have already come to understand in these past few days - that Gregg was a meaningful and positive part of so many peoples' lives.  Even though many of you never had the occasion to meet or "talk" to him or didn't know what he looked like, I've been around internet forums and chat rooms enough to understand the sense of community that can develop and the true friendships that can be established.

I would like to respond to and thank you all personally, but to address a few specific people at the moment:

Jay: Suffice it to say, he died peacefully at home.

Frank: That is an incredibly kind offer on your part, and no it's not a bad idea or something that I would tell you not to do.  If anyone has an interest in taking Frank up on his offer, I know I personally (and again, I think I can speak for my parents on this) would be grateful to read any message of condolence or memories of Gregg that you'd want to be given to us.  However if no one feels a need to do that, then I would completely understand.  I (and my family) will also keep reading this thread and the Guest Book for Gregg's online obituary, and I can also be reached by e-mail.

Steven: Thank you for posting the picture of Gregg, it's a nice one (yes, it does say "Tim" on his shirt, but it really is Gregg.  That's Gregg for you...).  It's one of my/our mom's favorites.  It's also in the photo album linked to from the Guest Book for Gregg's online obituary to which we may add more pictures as time goes on.  There is also another picture of him here on the board at http://www.byrnerobotics.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45&am p;PN=1&TPN=4 .

From the bottom of my heart, thank you to all.

 

-Brian



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Thanos Kollias
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I am deeply saddened by the news. My condolences to his family. I know there are no words to comfort your pain and yet I'd like to say I will miss Gregg and his posts a whole lot. 29 is just way too young....
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Joe Smith
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very sad news, and condolences to the family.

RIP, G -you'll be missed.
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Posted: 20 December 2006 at 1:40am | IP Logged | 11  

I am sorry for your loss.  He was a great guy and will be missed.
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Brian,

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers and deepest sympathy go out to you and your family.
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