Thank you, Greg. An Inspiration, A Fighter, A Survivor

IKickedIt
IKickedIt Member Posts: 1
edited November 2020 in General Cancer
I haven't been active recently on What Next, but am an old-timer. So I've known Greg for many years; read his insightful & encouraging posts, & followed his amazing, inspiring story of survivorship. I am heart-broken that cancer has taken him from us, and more importantly his family, friends & loved ones. We have learned so much from him. How to be tenacious, how to stare down one of the ugliest of diseases multiple times, never losing hope or faith.

I've been a cancer coach for 8 years & always say that if I can save just one life by sharing my story & helping to make this nightmare a little easier for someone, then that was, perhaps, why I had to go thru what I did. Just think about how many lives Greg has saved, how many spirits he has lifted & how many people he has comforted, supported and inspired. Rest in peace, Greg. And thank you for the tremendous support you have provided so many of us during these difficult years. WhatNexters, it's now our turn to carry on his legacy.

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  • Carool
    Carool Member Posts: 787
    edited October 2020
    Thank you so much, IKickedIt, for your beautiful words that expresses so well how I’m feeling.
  • beachbum5817
    beachbum5817 Member Posts: 238
    edited October 2020
    Very well said, IKickedit. Greg was an inspiration to all of us.
  • banditwalker
    banditwalker Member Posts: 38
    edited October 2020
    Aw, so well said. Greg was a true kind person.

    It is not length of life, but depth of life.
    Ralph Waldo Emerson



  • Ashera
    Ashera Member Posts: 94
    edited October 2020
    Wonderful words! So true! He lived a beautiful life and left behind many gifts that will grow in others because of him.
  • Bug
    Bug Member Posts: 394
    edited October 2020
    Thank you, IKickedIt, for your post. I'm just so sad. He was such a good guy.
  • TerriL
    TerriL Member Posts: 60
    edited October 2020
    Thank you for your post. He has impacted so many lives!
  • BuckeyeShelby
    BuckeyeShelby Member Posts: 196
    edited October 2020
    IKickedIt, what a beautiful tribute to a wonderful human being. We are all going to miss Greg terribly. Lots of love to Donna, his family and friends, and his WhatNext family.
  • MarcieB
    MarcieB Member Posts: 528
    edited October 2020
    Yes. You gave words for me too, and I thank you. I usually have a lot to say (you all probably noticed?), but this has just left me speechless.
  • Ashera
    Ashera Member Posts: 94
    edited October 2020
    MarcieB - words right now just feel tired and hollow and nowhere close to the words in my heart. I'm just devasted at the moment. I will miss this kind soul - he's represented so much to me over these past 5 years. The 'essence' of Greg for me...was all things possible, a sense of humor in the darkest of it, and a bright light on my path, even in the midst of his own shadows. It'll take a while for this to settle for a lot of us...as we examine what Greg symbolized for individually for so many of us. What a remarkable man!
  • MarcieB
    MarcieB Member Posts: 528
    edited October 2020
    Ashera, you are so right - words are not adequate. I wish we could do something...but I think the best thing we can do for him is carry on his legacy of hope and optimism whenever we can? I think he would want us to stay strong and be there for each other as he always was for us. Honestly, I have missed him since the moment I read the news. The world is diminished with his passing.
  • alivenwell
    alivenwell Member Posts: 84
    edited October 2020
    Greg offered the spirit to fight cancer. His unwavering fight to beat cancer was always noted on a regular basis. He will seriously be missed by all who knew him.
  • lo15
    lo15 Member Posts: 10
    edited October 2020
    Im just seeing this now, as my husband passed 4 months ago and i no longer log on. I am so sorry to read this news. Greg was a compassionate man who tried to make everyones day better. Thats just so sad I wont be logging on any longer. Best wishes to everyone
  • Carool
    Carool Member Posts: 787
    edited October 2020
    lo15, I’m sorry for your loss.
  • Whitey61
    Whitey61 Member Posts: 26
    edited October 2020
    I have not been as active on whatnext but just learned of Gregs Passing..my thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends..he was the example of a Cancer Warrior to have gone thru this disease As many times As he did..God Bless RIP.
  • cards7up
    cards7up Member Posts: 16
    edited October 2020
    I always read whatever Greg posted and felt lifted up by his spirit.
    I'm so sad to hear of his passing. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
    RIP GREG!
  • DeanaBeana
    DeanaBeana Member Posts: 10
    edited October 2020
    Thank you all so much! Your comments have touched our hearts. You were Greg's second family and he loved you. That amazing man sure is missed!!!
  • Carool
    Carool Member Posts: 787
    edited October 2020
    Thank you, DeanaBeana. He sure is missed.
  • beachbum5817
    beachbum5817 Member Posts: 238
    edited October 2020
    DeanaBeana, I am so sorry for you loss. Greg's passing has left a big hole in a lot of people"s hearts. WhatNext will not be the same without him. Take care.
  • DeanaBeana
    DeanaBeana Member Posts: 10
    edited November 2020
    Thank you all so very much! I hope you WhatNexters and his second family carry on his legacy ❤

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