GREGG, YOU MUST KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS. WE BELIEVE THAT YOU ARE ALWAYS THERE WITH US SO YOU MUST KNOW THE GOOD NEWS THAT WE HAVE TO SHARE WITH YOU. YOU PROBABLY KNEW BEFORE WE DID. WE KNOW THAT YOU ARE HAPPY FOR US AND PLEASE GUIDE OVER US AND OUR NEW CHILD. DO ME A FAVOR TEACH OUR CHILD HOW TO HIT BECAUSE YOU KNOW THAT I AM A HORRIBLE HITTING COACH. OFFICIALLY GINA IS 3 MONTHS PREGNANT. I WISH THAT YOU WERE HERE SO WE COULD TELL YOU. I CAN ONLY IMAGINE THE ABUSE THAT YOU WOULD GIVE ME. WE MISS YOU UNCLE GREGG. LOVE ROB & GINA
This is beautiful and moving website. As I read the reflections and looked at all the pictures I could feel the love that went into creating such a moving tribute to such a loved person. I only know you all from my friend Jodi but I want to thank you for letting me be a guest. Andrea
Hey little brother,
Been a while but I figured I give some other people some air time. WOW...did I have a crappy day today. Every time I thought about you I got depressed. See for me that is not the norm..I usually think about you and smile. There was one thing that someone said to me today that has been eating at me all day, and the more I think about it the more it depresses me. See I was in the car today driving to IKEA (not that it matters) and Joanne turned to me and said that for all the times that you two argued she always loved you and never thought about what it would be like to not have you around, until today. She told me that her world is not as safe a place as it used to be when you were here. She always knew that no matter what you were there. Funny thing about that is I feel the same way.
When people hear the name Batman they think Robin, Laurel they think Hardy, Ralph they think Alice (for Jodi and Chris) Frick they think Frack, but when they here the name Chris there is no more Gregg, just them wondering if I am alright. I want to confuse people again, I want to make people think again, I want to be a twin again. Being twin is someting special, but having you as my twin was incredible. I miss that "I got your back feeling". I am not a big fan of being so damn ordinary. Everyone has always had just one of themself and they are used to it, I just cant seem to be able to cope. I'm working on it though, I promise.
Saw the movie frequency last night and couldn't help but think that one day you will burn a message in my desk.
Do me a favor tomorrow, hang with me a little in the morning. I start a new job and will need a friend close by. Rest assured that I will have your picture littered all over my cube as soon as I settle in. If you only knew how much I miss our stupid lunches together, roast beef on whole wheat extra ketchup. Gonna hit the gym next week full swing. You and I always started right after the Super Bowl. Only problem is that I dont have the drive and dedication that I always admired in you. Not to mention that going without you gets a bit lonely after a while.
Got an xray for Jo coming up next week and am hoping for a little devine intervention. Do what you can OK!!!
Keep smling down on me, its something I look for every time I look up.
Love.....Chris
Hey Greggy...just wanted to drop you a line and tell you that... you have been on my mind lately. I miss you, things just aren't the same and I have come to the conclusion that they never will be. The only thing I can do is remember the good times and try to remember your laugh. Sometimes I get so upset because I can't hear your laugh anymore... jg
Yo Kid,
Its been a while since I dropped in, but you are always on my mind and in my prayers. This weekend will be bittersweet, the SuperBowl won't be the same without you. ( beating chris on the cointoss, that first $200 swing always set the tone on SuperBowls past.) I know that you had something to do with my G-Men getting in there, they didn't listen to me when I said that the NFC Champ game would be in East Rutherford.(wink) Its been SameShit DifferentDay, I haven't had a good belly-aching laugh since you left. Good laughs, but no great laughs. We all miss you terribly, but we know deep down that you are watching over all of us. I feel like shit because I've let little things get in the way of being there for chris. I don't know when it happened, but i think it did. I'm sorry. I took box # 24 in every box pool this week, bring me luck. I saw "Me, Myself and Irene" last weekend, it was pissyourpants funny, you would have loved it. I'll stop back again soon, Go Big Blue! Kevin
PAL,
It's finaly here, the day of the game. Waited all season for it and now I just wish it would hurry up and end. Not having a party at the house this year. Just wouldn't be the same without you and I running around all day picking up stuff last minute and trying to decide from the minute we wake up whether to go with the favorite again or sweat it out with the underdog. Over under on running back yards, passing yards, field goals and who scores first will never be the same. Without fail you would make your bets and call me two seconds later hoping I didnt have anything the same as you. Cause if I did, you knew right away we were losing. Not sure what to do with the coin toss this year. I think its going to be game time decision.
It's amazing how things have changed since you have gone. For the most part there hasnt been any surprises, but there have been a few things that would make your head spin. We'll talk off line about it.
Spent some time down at the field last night. Took the vet there and sat and starred at the sign and played some of your favorite songs. Thought maybe you needed some good John Denver to get the party started.
Going down to Fridays tomorrow for the game. Figured I'd spend it at your place this year. I'll keep watch at the door hoping and praying that you get back from this 9 month vacation you've been on. I know consulting is good money but I figure you're gonna run out at some point and need to come home. I just wanna be there when you get here.
I figured the pain would ease a little over time but things continue to get worse every day. I cried on my way home from work every day this week.
Gotta run, giving myself a headache with all the crying I'm doing right now.
Remember one thing......"Good times will be good again some day, but they will NEVER, EVER be GREAT again!!!!
Its just not the same world without you in it!!
LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!
Chris
Hey Greggy...just thought I would drop a line (again) wow I am getting like your bro. However I just felt the need to write you and tell you that you were on my mind. Did you notice I was guest number 2217 (thats my number and chris's number)numbers never meant anything to me before, now all I do is see 24,17, 8,1 etc, and think of everyone. anyway, it is weird, everywhere I look I see 24, I think you do it on purpose. I went out the other night and saw your brother...He looks good, looks like he is keeping it together, but I know the truth, he is having a difficult time living here without you. I would give anything to get you back here so I didn't have to see Chris's hurt eyes anymore. It is hard to go out with him and not think of you. All of a sudden he would make a stupid face and I would think of you, it is very freaky. I guess because he was never out with us that often I thought you cornered the market on the stupid faces (who knew????) anyway, I went to the friget the other day, just like we used to do...I went to the dock, but the conversation was pretty much one sided ( i hope you were listening to me)Greggy I hope the angels are treating you well, I am sure you have taken over heaven by now.Just know one thing you are really missed here...I love and miss you always.
jg
Hey Chris, I'll be sending you a separate communication regarding a softball game I would like to organize in Gregg's memory at Commack South (Sparta).
I mentioned that I would like to plan such an event on Hector Gavilla's Web Page "www.gavilla.com" and received many EMAILS from former classmates that want to be there.
This EMAIL is my next attempt at getting the word out to those who love Gregg. Friends, family, teammates, co-workers, neighbors, everyone is invited.
I will contact Coach Manfre and the School District and plan out all the details once we have a firm date in mind.
Many, many people continue to be touched by Gregg and his life and I think a softball game would be a great way to bring all of these people together to honor #24.
If anyone is interested in participating (either as a player or if you just want to be there), you can EMAIL me at "beckmobile@juno.com".
I'll talk to you soon Chris
- John Beck