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

[gearheads78]

Very sad to hear of this. I dont have much time to be on here reading and posting like I used to but Greg was always a big part of why I was here. I've got close to 40K in an IRA that I can assure you would not even exhist if it was not for the investment thread here. RIP sir F UCK Cancer!!

[camcojb]

Originally Posted by Boss 5.0

I had never met Greg in person but read all his posts here and interacted with him many times. He always said to everyone if you see me at a show stop and introduce yourself. Well I knew he was supposed to be going to Columbus so I couldn't wait to finally meet him. I had been busy traveling to the event and working the PPG booth so I had not been on social media at all. On Saturday morning I saw the truck in the Builder's Choice area. So I went to the back of the truck where a few people were sitting. I asked the young lady sitting there if Greg was around, her response was that he had passed Friday night. What an absolute punch to the gut. I can't describe the mixed emotions. Obvious total sadness for his loss, Her loss and complete embarrassment for asking about him not knowing. I learned that young woman was his beautiful daughter. I walked away stunned and at a loss for words.

Godspeed Greg.....

His daughter Adrienne is an amazing young lady. Her brother Alex is the same. Credit Greg and his wife Gwen for being great parents.

Greg was our number one site supporter, and a huge part of what makes this Lateral-G community and car community in general so great. I own this site and Greg has almost double the posts I have. I should apologize to Gwen for the amount of time he spent here. A couple of our early SEMA parties at Margaritaville only happened because of his private donations. And he was just as generous with his time, always willing to help out the members. He will be greatly missed, but not forgotten.

[89 RS]

I was very saddened to learn of the passing of Greg and his battle against cancer. Although I never met Greg in person, I knew him as a fellow car guy and friend just through our connection on Lateral G. I had conversed with Greg via posts and through private messaging and always appreciated his willingness to help people out in the automobile world as well as just willing to offer his wisdom on all things in life. He will be sorely missed, but I have no doubt his spirit will live on and continue to be a part of everyone's lives. Godspeed.

[Panteracer]

I got to spend some time with Greg at the track
a few times and also when he finally got to see
the Dirt Missile run at Sonoma.... Many lateral g
people there to visit with Greg that weekend

He was the first one to help me when I went
to Sema and did the Optima shoot out.. gave me
advice and assured me there were friends out there
don't worry about tech and do your thing

Cars bring the people together but guys like Greg
make it all worth while as like he always said hanging
with the people is really the best part

Will miss you buddy.. you have truly touched many
many lives

Bob

[thedugan]

RIP. Never met Greg but enjoyed reading his posts and his funny conversations with his friends on the site. Going forward now every time I type lateral-G into my browser the G will be my way of remembering Greg

[WSSix]

Condolences to his family and those of you close to him. I wish I had gotten the chance to meet him and shake his hand for all the help he gave me and everyone else in the investing thread. He was obviously a good person.

[Boris632]

Cancer sucks.

RIP Mr Weld and my prayers go out to the Weld family

[snappytravis]

I haven't been on here for a while, I feel like many of you do. I met Greg in 2012 at Sema. Then he became my go to guy on my 69 camaro project. I also lost my father in 2005 to cancer, Greg would make me think things through, wouldn't just give me the answer, make me learn. I finished my car in 2015 and would watch his progress through facebook. I visited with him and checked on him every few months or so. Then I would change the subject to car stuff. He definitely had a passion for hotrods and for helping everyone on this forum. He was a mentor to us all for sure. I loved the fact that if you where a car guy you where his friend, I recently visited with him about my nova station wagon, He gave me great advice and if he didn't know he knew who to call. I will miss you Greg, Prayers to your family and watch down all of us car guys!

[Sales@Dutchboys]

One of a kind man! He will be missed.

RIP GW...

[fleetus macmullitz]

For those who missed it, there was a nice segment with Greg and his ‘40 at Kindigit around the halfway mark of the show. Season 5.



The best part?

Everybody ended up laughing.