R.I.P. Greg (Animalfarm)

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#1 stein

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Posted 21 January 2012 - 03:47 PM

Word has just come to the EPI forums, that Greg (Animalfarm) has left us on the 15th.

For those that don't know who he is, he is a major contributor, the man behind a lot of the self-help 'sticky' threads. He is one of the reasons the forums, particularly the EPI forums, are such a freindly and fun place.

Perhaps others could write a better testimonial.

The forums have had a big loss. We owe a big debt to him for making these forums what they are.

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Posted 21 January 2012 - 03:50 PM

Oh no....

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Posted 21 January 2012 - 04:05 PM

Never hung around the epi forums much (too many forums and I get confused), but from what I saw he seemed a kind and wonderful soul. I'm sorry to hear this

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Posted 21 January 2012 - 04:38 PM

Didn't know him but I know his type... Very sad news, there are not enough people like him around and when we lose one it hurts... RIP

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Posted 21 January 2012 - 04:54 PM

This is very sad news,Greg hadn't been well for some time but I didn't realize that his condition was so frail.My thoughts,prayers and condolences go out to his family and all those close to him.God Bless.

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Posted 21 January 2012 - 06:05 PM

We lost a good one.

Our heart felt condolences go out to his family and friends

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#7 JellyWheat

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Posted 21 January 2012 - 06:20 PM

RIP, Greg

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Posted 21 January 2012 - 06:30 PM

Rest in Peace Greg, we'll all miss ya!

MY thoughts and condolences go to his friends and family [crying]

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Posted 21 January 2012 - 06:50 PM

We've lost one of the good guys.
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Posted 21 January 2012 - 07:44 PM

Rest in peace. Hit some big chords, and play some sweet leads up there. [thumbup]

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Posted 21 January 2012 - 08:53 PM

When we first found out, about Greg's illness, and posted our concerns, and well wishes,
he was not only grateful, but wrote a private message, thanking me/us, for thinking of him!
As ill, as he was, he took the time, and effort, to do that, because that's just how he was! [thumbup]

R.I.P. Greg!

My condolences, and best wishes, to Pia, as well!

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Posted 21 January 2012 - 10:56 PM

Didn't know him myself, but I can't help but feel from the previous comments that he is someone who will be greatly missed. Why is it that the good ones always leave too soon?

Thoughts and prayers go out to his family. May they find comfort in who he was, is, and always will be.

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#13 retrosurfer1959

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Posted 22 January 2012 - 01:42 AM

Sorry to hear that thoughts and prayers to those he left behind.

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Posted 22 January 2012 - 04:50 AM

RIP Greg.

I feel for his friends, family and those who knew him well on here.

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Posted 22 January 2012 - 07:49 AM

RIP brother.

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Posted 22 January 2012 - 09:15 AM

I'm not a religious person but I do take comfort in this song at times like these.

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Posted 22 January 2012 - 04:41 PM

I didn't know him, but that is my loss. RIP.

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Posted 26 January 2012 - 04:19 PM

RIP Greg

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Posted 28 January 2012 - 10:31 AM

I can't believe he isn't here anymore. He was a great helPer to me and a great buddy over the forums (kinda). May he rest in peace...

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Posted 29 January 2012 - 12:37 AM

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