Sad News: T I/Greg Has Passed Away

RMurphy_22 · Star Player Joined: 27 May 2005 Posts: 4193

RIP

Though we lost a great Laker soldier, somewhere elso one was just born!

Go Lakers

SCAR · Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 11:04 am Post subject:

See ya TI, sad to see you go....Go Lakers!!!!

Bergamotichek · Retired Number Joined: 02 Sep 2007 Posts: 16777206

Whoa!

He and I had exhanged PMs from time to time and I immediately picked up (way back when), that he was a very well-spoken and knowledgable person. We didn't agree on a lot of things, outside of basketball... but I always respected his viewpoints. I knew he didn't just jump into an opinion, but instead did his homework and knew what he was talking about, before he opened his mouth.

Lakers' fans just lost one of the best.

God bless his family and those close to him. I hope they find some comfort during this most trying time.

PopcornMachine · Franchise Player Joined: 19 Apr 2001 Posts: 10566

Very sorry to hear that.

Bergamotichek · Retired Number Joined: 02 Sep 2007 Posts: 16777206

*Stuck this thread to the top of the board*

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Alpha · Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 12:29 pm Post subject:

Buck32 · Star Player Joined: 30 Apr 2001 Posts: 7325

Sad to hear a highly respected poster and fan, both here and at LT, left us for good.

My condolences to his family, friends, and all those who've had the pleasure to know him.

kaoss128 · Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 12:46 pm Post subject:

I never met this guy or anything, but reading his posts really makes me wish i would have had the chance to meet him.

AussieLakerFan · Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 1:52 pm Post subject:

R.I.P.

Now_I_Know · Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 2:01 pm Post subject:

RIP

Phil · Retired Joined: 03 Aug 2001 Posts: 10007

Nice tribute Alpha, thnaks.

I will miss his posts, pms, e-mails and occasion phone calls. He was a Lakers fan longer than anyone I have known. He was articulate on basketball and many other things. He had a love for all and a wry sense of humor that was loved by all. He was a towering man, probably 6' 8" and the epitome of the "gentle giant." He coached basketball at the High School level for years, I believe.

He was having heart problems and was doing his best to follow the docs orders. The last I spoke with him about 5 weeks ago by phone and he called to say he was moving and talked of some neat things happening between he and his son. He is survived by that son and I believe he had several older children who had families and children of their own. He also left behind his lovely wife Karen who he called "Cookie."

My sorrow goes out to Karen, her children, grandchildren and all those who knew Greg.

Say hi to Jill and Chick, Greg. Heaven will be a funnier more loving place with you. God bless T I.

lakers0505 · Franchise Player Joined: 23 Jun 2005 Posts: 10701

Didnt kow this guy, but by seeing this page, all i can say is

RIP - TI.

eniq 0x00 · Star Player Joined: 06 Aug 2005 Posts: 2724

80k posts? Never seen that many in my life.
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NoMoreGame7s · Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 2:50 pm Post subject:

T I - Rock on, my man.

Hope you're enjoying your time with those who have passed before you. You'll be missed. Say "Hi" to God for us when you visit him in his Purple and Gold Mansion!

BigRedApple13 · Star Player Joined: 22 May 2002 Posts: 2275

I still miss his Barney Fife sig that he had when I first registered at LT a couple of years back. And all the funny pics that he would throw out there from time to time. The Link to the Posting and You video, the welcoming airplane for new posters and his one-liners.

My fav was the "Hell" or Welcome to Hell pic with all the ice and snow in the background.

He helped keep LT strong for a long time with FatSam and Butcher.

R.I.P. TI

Lakers87 · Starting Rotation Joined: 19 Jun 2005 Posts: 156

RIP TI

DancingBarry · Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 3:24 pm Post subject:

GoldenThroat · Moderator Joined: 25 Jul 2005 Posts: 37474

Wow. One of the best posters there was. RIP, TI.

If I may be so bold as to ask, how did you folks find out? Was someone at LT personal friends with him?

Mr. EiGhTy-OnE · Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 5:24 pm Post subject:

RIP

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DuncanIdaho · Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 6:56 pm Post subject:

Saddest news this week. RIP T I. I always enjoyed reading his posts on LT.

Kobe8LG · Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 8:31 pm Post subject:

My prayers go out to his family. He's with the number one laker fan now

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TRISAC · Sixth Man Joined: 21 Mar 2006 Posts: 28

RIP Greg

orwell · Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 9:44 pm Post subject:

RIP TI
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turbulent · Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 10:31 pm Post subject:

Havent been here long enough and didnt get the chance to meet him or see him in action. From the excerpts he seemed like a stand up guy with a good sense of humor.

On to bigger and better things........
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