I've known Greg for four years, since my Dad, Andy Atwood, met him and introduced us. He was introduced to me as someone who has been successful at starting businesses all his life and was now looking to pursue consulting with my father. I thought, "Well...That's fantastic! What a great guy to meet!" It's been fun to watch my Dad and Greg build something out of nothing for the last few years. I had the unique opportunity of hearing about all the interesting and wonderful people they were meeting, networking with and helping. They were both, again, becoming successful at doing something they loved, and it was just really fun to watch.

But...life deals in feathers and freight trains. I've come to understand that pretty well over the last 10 years. In 2002 my first son, Addison was born, 2006 my nephew, Van was born, and just in May of this year my son, Weston was born. I thank God for them all. Then, Greg is the eight soul to have passed from my life since my grandpa died in 1999. I plead to God every time that this will be the last, "Don't take any more!" It's not up to me though, and I'm left to trust in His purpose...and I do.

Greg, I'll miss you. May you rest in Peace. Good-bye, friend.