It’s striking and memorable that Gregory met most everyone with a wonderful smile that was darn close to a laugh. It just made me feel good, and boy do I miss that. Conversations with Gregory were both light hearted and serious, the best kind to have. He loved clever jokes and at the same time, math and the sciences. We shared those interests and had wonderful discussions. But, his interests go way beyond that. He was into so many things like volleyball, cooking, fabricating parts, fixing things, making stuff, hiking, camping and the natural world. Gregory knew a lot and was more than willing to share his knowledge and expertise. An excellent person to know.
That last interest, the natural world and the environment, Gregory loved it and took care of it, way more than most. In my heart I believe because of his dedication to the environment that Mother Nature is going to take good care of Gregory. Let’s help Her by being good stewards of the earth as Gregory was. Rest in peace my friend.
Paul Smith, Olympia