Greg Pierce

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  • andreacha
    andreacha Member Posts: 196
    edited October 2020
    Ticklingcancer - Thank you for the link. I've been trying to find his obituary to no avail. For some reason I thought he lived in Paris, TN. The video memorial was beautiful. We will always miss you, Greg.
  • Carool
    Carool Member Posts: 787
    edited October 2020
    andreacha, I thought that, too.
  • beachbum5817
    beachbum5817 Member Posts: 238
    edited October 2020
    andreacha, thank you so much for mentioning the video. I had not noticed it earlier when I was reading Greg's obituary. It brought me to tears. He certainly lived his life to the fullest. My heart breaks for his Sweetie.
  • Carool
    Carool Member Posts: 787
    edited October 2020
    Yes, thank you, andreacha AND beachbum5817, for mentioning the video. I’d missed that. The video brought tears to my eyes (again).
  • LiveWithCancer
    LiveWithCancer Member Posts: 470
    edited October 2020
    TicklingCancer thank you for the updates and for the link. Both are much appreciated.
  • Lynne-I-Am
    Lynne-I-Am Member Posts: 89
    edited November 2020
    What a tremendous loss for the WhatNext family. Greg remains and will always be an inspiration to me. His humor, strength and advice guided me through dark times. Both my husband and I send our condolences to his wife, family and friends.





  • Bug
    Bug Member Posts: 394
    edited October 2020
    I missed the video link the first time, too. Thank you to those who mentioned it. Tears again.
  • Teachertina
    Teachertina Member Posts: 205
    edited October 2020
    The video is a touching tribute to Greg’s life. The guest book is another place to leave a message for the family. I saw some of our WhatNext members had already left messages there too. I’m sure Donna appreciates our support right now. We are all grieving the loss of such a fine man.
  • po18guy
    po18guy Member Posts: 329
    edited October 2020
    Heaven will not be denied its saints.
  • legaljen1969
    legaljen1969 Member Posts: 763
    edited October 2020
    What a wonderful video tribute. I feel like I know him much better now. He was definitely a wonderful leader.
  • Terri
    Terri Member Posts: 36
    edited October 2020
    I am so sorry. Heartbreaking
  • Phoenix76
    Phoenix76 Member Posts: 1
    edited November 2020
    I haven't be on this site for awhile, but followed Greg's progress when I could. I am so sad to hear this - through it all, he kept taking one more step. So creative with his woodworking. So inspiring. My deepest condolences to Donna (his "sweetie") and his entire family. Please take some comfort in knowing that he touched many lives with his goodness and compassion.
  • Russ
    Russ Member Posts: 15
    edited November 2020
    What a tremendous loss to all of us at WhatNext, and to all of those who knew such a wonderful man. He was truly an inspiration to all of us, and he helped so many of us on WhatNext. My condolences to his family and friends...My best to all of you, Russ
  • Russ
    Russ Member Posts: 15
    edited November 2020
    Greg did an interview with me when I first joined WhatNext in 2013. That interview can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsnyYsRT0BA.
    My best to all of you...Russ
  • Bug
    Bug Member Posts: 394
    edited November 2020
    Russ, thank you very much for the link to the interview. The interview was informative, hopeful and encouraging. It was also great to see and hear both you and Greg.
  • jvbaseballmom2
    jvbaseballmom2 Member Posts: 11
    edited November 2020
    I just read the news on Greg and I’m heartbroken. He provided so much knowledge, motivation, inspiration, humor and optimism for so many of us. What a tremendous loss for our WhatNext community. I will miss seeing his posts. My sincere sympathy to his beloved wife, family and friends. Rest In Peace, Greg.
  • Carool
    Carool Member Posts: 787
    edited November 2020
    Russ, I just watched the interview you posted. Thank you for sharing it. It is heartening to see and hear Greg and you (and sad, of course, that Greg is no longer alive to continue his life and work).

    How are you doing?
  • beachbum5817
    beachbum5817 Member Posts: 238
    edited November 2020
    This video is awesome. Thanks for sharing, Russ. It was great to hear both Greg's voice and yours. You are a great inspiration to all of us no matter our type of cancer. Take care.
  • omaalyce
    omaalyce Member Posts: 48
    edited November 2020
    What an amazing man, his strength and courage has helped many to travel this unknown road. His postings were always so positive even on his bad days. He had an amazing gift of soothing you with his encouraging words. He often reached out from his hospital bed during intense treatments. He cared for all of us so much that even then he wanted to share. He will be greatly missed and I for one am so honored to have gotten to know him through What Next. My prayers are with Donna, the family and his friends. Thank you Russ.
  • Russ
    Russ Member Posts: 15
    edited November 2020
    Hello Bug,
    I am glad you got something out of the interview with Greg. I had not seen it for many years...it brought tears to my eyes. What a great man! My best to you Bug,
    Russ
  • Russ
    Russ Member Posts: 15
    edited November 2020
    Hello Carool,
    I'm doing okay...as I told Bug I had not seen that interview in many years, so watching it yesterday it brought tears to my eyes. He was a great man who will be missed by all of us at WhatNext. My best to you Carool...thanks for asking,
    Russ
  • Carool
    Carool Member Posts: 787
    edited November 2020
    Russ, thank you. I’m happy to hear that.
    Carol
  • MarcieB
    MarcieB Member Posts: 528
    edited November 2020
    Russ, your post is a blessing to all of us in TWO ways: 1- We got to hear your story and be encouraged to know you are a 20 year survivor from a very dire diagnosis. What a beacon of hope you give us! 2 - You allowed us to see and hear a man we have respected and loved, and will miss so much. It is like a *tonic* to see this video. thank you so much.
  • Russ
    Russ Member Posts: 15
    edited November 2020
    Thanks MarcieB...the only downside to my pancreatic cancer after 19 years it came back in the form of stomach cancer. However I will beat it just like I did before. I am so glad that the video did something for you and the others. My best to all of you...Russ
  • Teachertina
    Teachertina Member Posts: 205
    edited November 2020
    Just watched the video. It was awesome to see Greg and hear his voice! That’s the way I will remember him now. Thanks Russ for posting it. Hopefully you’re doing well. Keep fighting like you did before. Your positive attitude is great!
  • andreacha
    andreacha Member Posts: 196
    edited November 2020
    Thank you, Russ. I loved the video.
  • Russ
    Russ Member Posts: 15
    edited November 2020
    Hello Teachertina,
    I am so glad that you will remember Greg from my video. I'm doing pretty good, and will beat this just like I did the first time. Thank you for your well wishes, and my best to you...Russ
  • Russ
    Russ Member Posts: 15
    edited November 2020
    Hello andreacha,
    I am glad you enjoyed the video...my best to you,
    Russ
  • schweetieangel
    schweetieangel Member Posts: 47
    edited November 2020
    How heartbreaking... he will be sadly missed. My condolences to his friends and family.
  • PaulineJ
    PaulineJ Member Posts: 205
    edited November 2020
    What Next is not the same anymore now that Greg is not with us.Does anyone know what 's going to happen next on here?

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