RIP Greg Weld: Fundraiser for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation

[Ns RS]

Originally Posted by Sieg

As GW reminded a few of us frequently..... It sucks to be you guys. He's right again.

He was the most loyal friend I've ever had, just an amazing individual that was incredibly generous with his time and knowledge when it came to helping a fellow car guy/gal. And without a doubt one of the best trouble shooting minds I've ever known.

The last four days have been real tough. There will not be a day during the rest of my coherent life that I won't reflect on some contribution GW made to me.

Last summer around this time I felt Greg was in a funk - weak poor appetite etc. To try to cheer him up, I off Handedly said to not give up, otherwise Sieg will run off with Gwen after, you don’t want that do you? I asked - without hesitation he says “Omg she would kill him...” lol he perked up and appreciated the normality and simple joy Of bs ing about life and car stuff - he loved our latg community without a doubt

[groovyjay]

Thanks GW for everything. Miss you already buddy!

[DBasher]

Originally Posted by Ns RS

Last summer around this time I felt Greg was in a funk - weak poor appetite etc. To try to cheer him up, I off Handedly said to not give up, otherwise Sieg will run off with Gwen after, you don’t want that do you? I asked - without hesitation he says “Omg she would kill him...” lol he perked up and appreciated the normality and simple joy Of bs ing about life and car stuff - he loved our latg community without a doubt

We definitely talked about his health issues but also never stopped the normal banter we’ve shared for years. When I helped him move his Thunderhill shop I remember cleaning out the old shop and some sappy country music song came on his play list. As I walked past him I mentioned that this **** was straight up suicide music, he said-I’ve got a bottle of morphine and a .45, I replied with my usual response, you go I go. We both paused, looked at each other and just started laughing.
I feel like he fought to the end to get things the way he felt they’d be best. He championed and made it out to the track a few times, saw his friends a couple more times and was ok with the world around him.
This pic is the last Sonoma trip when Dave was running his car. Rob Dickey convinced Weld to get out of the house and “just go”. We all met and spent the weekend at a wet track doing what we do. I have pictures of Greg wrenching on Dave’s car, fixing some electrical issues but this is more fitting. He absolutely loved being with his friends and helping where he could.

[RKROEGER]

I'm in, let me know when and where to send a donation. I kinda like the cannabis research idea, but whichever you choose, I'm ok with it.

[FaBrycation]

This was the first time I had been around Greg outside of the shop. This was the Del Mar Good Guys show 2011. I do believe he sported this hat for a little bit on Saturday morning of the show after proudly wearing it during our entire meal at the Mexican Restaurant the night before. I always appreciated Greg's honesty, sense of humor and overall passion for the things and people he loved. He was always encouraging of my career and never held back on his opinions and inputs on how I should go about my business. These are conversations I will cherish for ever and will continue to look back on when I need a boost. Thanks for being a Mentor and Friend Greg! Rest in Peace

[Krazed]

I realize that none of you likely know me, especially since I haven't really posted on here in a few years, but I have been around for a good 12 years.

Between all the car sites I visit (not often enough) Greg was always the one that stuck out. In a good way. He always had the passion, the drive, and the attitude that made up entertaining posts.

Everywhere I look, Greg was posting something. Always helpful and funny, never afraid to speak his mind.

I never spoke to the guy, messaged him, or interacted with him in any way, but after reading the Dirt Missile thread these past few months I was going to make it a point to seek him out at GoodGuys in Scottsdale (if he was there).

Sad to say, I never got to do that this spring, and it looks like I won't this fall either. I feel like I lost a friend even though we never spoke!

Rest in peace Greg, you were a one of a kind guy, a friend to all.

We should all be a little more "Greg" every day.

[BMR Sales]

Originally Posted by Krazed

I never spoke to the guy, messaged him, or interacted with him in any way, but after reading the Dirt Missile thread these past few months I was going to make it a point to seek him out at GoodGuys in Scottsdale (if he was there).

When you go to GoodGuys Scottsdale, find his Daughter Adrienne, she is a chip off the block, a Wonderful Woman with the same Passion & Energy as her Dad. She lives there and works as a Sous Chef

[GregWeld]

It’s Adrienne ... someone mentioned this thread to me and said I should log on. Thank you everyone for the kind words and even better stories!

I will be in Puyallup, Reno (hot August nights), Texas goodguys and Scottsdale goodguys. With the truck of course!

Xoxo