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August 2, 2009
Kathy and family,
I just learned yesterday (8/1/2009) of Greg's passing in 2007...I am so very sorry for this very, very sad loss. I was always a big fan of Greg's personality and fun-loving nature!! I knew him beginning in grade school. I hope you and your family are all doing well.
I am sure he is sorely missed by all of you.
My sincerest belated condolences ~
Patti Phelps Arrigoni (8/2/09)
Mary Lorenz
December 28, 2007
Kathleen-
I have just today heard of your husband's passing. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Cry with your friends while the tears are fresh and can be shared. So much later a smile of happy memories will perhaps come through the tears, and the pain of these days will thankfully fade.
I offer you comfort for the days ahead.
--Mary
Elizabeth Khoueir
October 31, 2007
It's been a month now. Things aren't the same without you Dad. None of us can cook! Love, Betsy
Joe Lulic
October 12, 2007
Catalina,
I just found out about Greg's death. I am very sorry for your loss. He was a good guy with a great sense of humor. He was a good husband, dad, and grandpa.
I will pray that your grief will be tempered some by the many memories of your life with him.
Joe Lulic
Jerry Veydt
October 6, 2007
Greg represented Lithonia Lighting for over 20 years and I was fortunate enough to work with him during that time. He made significant contributions to our industry both professionally and personally. He will be missed both as a business associate and a friend.
Bill Campbell
October 5, 2007
I knew Greg growing up in South St. Paul. He was a great friend to me. I have not seen him since High School, but will always remember him as having a Great sense of Humor and of loving life. I am sorry to see him passing at such a young age. My condolences to the entire family.
Bill Bishop
October 5, 2007
Kathy, I was saddened to hear of Greg's passing and will always retain fond memories of our socializing and playing fast pitch softball with and against each other. He was a great competitor and, playing 3rd base as he did, he was a great influence for me in how to handle that position. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during these trying times.
Tim Luhrs
October 4, 2007
Kathy, I'm deeply saddened having just learned of Gregs death. He was a great friend, a childhood friend, who, at a very young age triumphed over an encumbrance of great significance, a triumph that surely compelled Greg to grow and become the great guy he was. We shared something special in our lives, he will always be in my thoughts. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Jamie/Deborah Ott
October 4, 2007
So sorry for your loss
we did not know him personally but we know what a good man he was by how he lived and the influance he left where ever he went
and from what we can see in Jim we know this to be true.
Jamie
Deborah
Shaina
Hope
Justin
Terry Tarrer
October 4, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the family. Greg will be greatly missed by the Lithonia family as he has been an integral part in growing and shaping our company to what we are today. I will cherish the knowledge he shared with me and will miss his humor and friendship. God Bless.
Elaine Berndtson
October 4, 2007
Kathleen, Jim and Family - - -
I have had the pleasure of working with Greg for the past 25 years. I will miss him. Greg will always be forever in our hearts.
My deepest condolences are with you and your family.
LLoyd Klaren
October 4, 2007
Alfie, I didn't get to see you before you left - that's my loss and anyone else's who never got to meet you. Greg was good friend growing up and all the memories of fishing, softball, and being pals comes back like yesterday. My heart goes out to Kathy and family, we will miss Greg, but we won't forget him.
Dennis Nygren
October 4, 2007
Jim,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Leo Haze
October 3, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with the Alford family.
Joe Young
October 3, 2007
Steve,
My prayers and deepest sympathies are with you and your family. I lost my father a few weeks ago I know how difficult these times are and that no words can ease the pain. Try to use this tremendous amount of support from friends and family to help you through this. Take care
John & Kathie Hartmann
October 3, 2007
Kathleen and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
John Hartley
October 3, 2007
For the past 20 years or so Greg has been my fierce competitor, but at the end of the day still a friend. That doesn't happen often in our business and he will be missed by all.
Don Luna
October 3, 2007
I have not seen Greg (Alfie) for many years. But when I close my eyes and remember I can still hear his voice sharing advice on any and every situation in the world. We played softball together for some of the greatest years of my life. He was an unbelievable 3rd baseman with cat quick reflexes, a cannon for arm and a bat big enough to lift us all when we needed it most. Every game we played was the most important thing in the world when Greg stept on the field! No one was more intense and nobody wanted it more then Greg Alford! In many ways he was the heart and soul of a team that changed the way the game was played. Thank you Greg for taking us all on that ride. Thank you for being my friend and teammate! I will never forget you Alfie! My deepest condolences go out to the Family and may you find comfort in knowing that we all feel the pain and share in your loss.
Kevin Jagoe
October 3, 2007
Where do I begin to express my gratitude to the man who taught me everything I know about this crazy industry we work in. Not only was he a mentor to me, he was a great friend who always had time to explain the smallest detail, long enough so that he knew you understood it.
I've also had the pleasure of playing many rounds of golf with him. No matter what transpired on the course, it always seemed like I owed him money in the end.
To my mentor and friend, it was an honor to know you. Your impact on both my personal and professional life will never be forgotten, and for that I thank you.
Ruth (Graham) Bevacqua
October 3, 2007
My deepest sympathies to the family of Greg Alford. His presence was sorely missed at the 40th Class Reunion for the Class of 1967 from South St. Paul High School.
Kim Seivert
October 3, 2007
May you find peace and love in the memories you cherish. My deepest sympathies to the Alford family.
Theresa Buettner
October 3, 2007
Tom:
My heart and prayers go to you and your family. I am certain that you will take good care of your mother. Big HUG.
T
RedLin Murphy
October 3, 2007
Betsy and Family--
So sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts.
JOHN GASPAR
October 3, 2007
My deepeste sympathy to the family. Greg will be greatly missed. He was not only a business associate but a very dear friend.
TOM ANDERSON
October 3, 2007
as we go through life we meet many many people,we learn good and bad from all.when i first met GCA when he came to work at lappin electric back in the day..he challenged me from the start,i was not ready for that at the time.i thought the goofball was nuts,he has to me become one of the little guys on my shoulder when i wonder what to do in business.I ask myself what would GCA do here..then i smile--i'll miss you "lawyer" GCA--MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY
Tom Pratt
October 3, 2007
It has been a few years, yet I still smile when thinking about the great fun we had on hunting trips and golf outings in South Dakota. While Greg was many things, most importantly - he was a good person and friend.
Bonny Clum (Watson)
October 3, 2007
My family lived next door to the Alfords in SSP. I was just notified by my Aunt Candy that Greg had passed. I have not seen Greg since 1967, but I will always have fond childhood memories of Greg and his family. I have taken the time to read some of the other entries in the guest book and it sounds like he ramained the same great person I remember as a child. He has been taken from us too soon. My sympathies and those of my family go to his entire family.
Joan and Luis Rojas
October 3, 2007
When I think of Greg I think of roses and how he very carefully explained to me how best to care for and winter them. I also think of Spagetti. My daughter Naomi and soon to be son-in-law Jim tell me that his was the absolute best and one of his specialties. Luis and I are so very sad, there are no words adequate to express this sadness. We are with you Kathleen and Jim and the rest of your family, in the warmest thoughts and prayers for God's healing.
Love, Joan and Luis Rojas
Steve Marzolf
October 3, 2007
I am sorry to hear of Greg's passing. I worked with Greg at the old Price Electric. It has been 27 years since we worked together. A man of his sincere character will always be remembered. My thoughts and prayers are with Greg and his family.
George Behr
October 3, 2007
Alford family, Greg will be greatly missed.He was a joy to golf with and fun to listen to,especially when talking to work mates like toz and jagoe.I know they learned a lot from him. God bless
Sincerely, George Behr
Rick Houle
October 3, 2007
Greg was a very good friend and mentor to me over the 14 years that I have had the pleasure to know, work and play golf with him. The industry will miss him, but not like I will.
God bless his family and all those that knew and enjoyed his wit, humor and professionalism.
Christa Raszkowski
October 3, 2007
Hi Jim-
I'm so sorry about the death of your dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Karin Lindquist
October 3, 2007
I grew up with Greg in this industry working with Davis & Associates and Lithonia for the past 20 years. I wish his family, friends and co-workers well as we all more forward without him. He will not be forgotten and he will be missed.
Bill Keller
October 3, 2007
Through many years of business and social contact with Greg, i have come to cherish him as a friend and associate. I miss him already, and i am sure there are many more like me. To my Colonel, i will continue to march to his orders. May God be with Kathleen and the family, thanks for the priviledge of sharing Greg.
chris hoffmann
October 3, 2007
Knowing Greg has been one of the greatest blessings i have had in my elec. career and in my life. i will miss him so much, what a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with you all now and in the hard times to come. may knowing that Greg is now with Jesus in paradise bring you peace with your tears in the times ahead.
Nick & Jennifer (Alford) Richards
October 3, 2007
Greg was a wonderful man, and he will be deeply missed by those who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
With love,
Ted Biesanz
October 3, 2007
I will remember Greg forever. He showed me so many of the subtleties of our lighting industry. I’m one of the many alumni of Greg Alford U. Beyond that, he was a man with energy and enthusiasm for his favorite activities: “the art of the deal”, golf, hunting, and most important his family. Have a safe journey to the place and time where we will all meet again.
Frank Nelson
October 3, 2007
I wish to extend my best wishes and prayers to Greg's entire family. I have had the pleasure of working with Greg over the phone through the years and have worked with his son, Jim, at Graybar and Davis & Associates. God bless you all and may He sustain your family and friends at this time.
Kathleen & Greg
October 2, 2007
Greg & Lodie
October 2, 2007
Greg & Family
October 2, 2007
David Hove
October 2, 2007
I has been an honor and pleasure to conduct business with Greg over the years and I am very saddened by his passing. We will miss Greg, aka The Colonel, more than words can express. Although Greg has gone on to another place, our memories will stay with us forever. My thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family during this difficult time.
Dick Bromstad
October 2, 2007
So sorry to hear of Gregs passing. May our Lord in Heaven grant you His peace as only He can.
Amanda Kegley (Preuss)
October 2, 2007
I never met Greg, but I worked with Tom years ago at Best Buy and I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this difficult time.
Tom DiPasquale
October 2, 2007
Kathleen: I was saddened to hear that Greg passed away yesterday. I knew him as a fellow member at Dellwood Hills Golf Club. Playing golf with Greg always brightened my day. His sense of humor and humility--no matter how he played--was a lesson for all of us. He knew it was just a game and what was important was being together on the course with friends.
Greg and I had a friendly rivalry over holes-in-one. We each had four until he broke the tie a couple years ago. I surprised him with a bottle of wine in his locker, for which he was most grateful.
He was also a supportive and calming presence when my wife Rosanne was President. He was willing to give back to Dellwood and helped to make it a better Club for all members. For that we are thankful.
I always enjoyed Greg's company and will miss him greatly.
My sincere condolences to you and your sons.
Tom DiPasquale
Terry Dunn
October 2, 2007
My sympathies to the entire Alford family. When I think of Greg I am not going to remember this sad day, but all the day's we had together having such a great time hunting and having fun together in South Dakota. "Colonel" I am going to miss our fun together, and we'll walk the fields together again at a later date.
Sara Feldman Willette
October 2, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Michael Oelrich
October 2, 2007
Our deepest sympathies go to the Alford family. Greg was a kind person and one of the true gentlemen in our industry.
Jim Davis
October 2, 2007
Greg was a good friend and trusted business associate for 20+ years.
He will be deeply missed.
Judith Keppers
October 2, 2007
Kathleen,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very hard time.
Love,
Judy Keppers
TOM ANDERSON
October 2, 2007
GREG AND I WERE FREINDS FOR ABOUT 23 YEARS---I WILL MISS HIM VERY MUCH--- HE'S A CLASSIC Ü
Janet and Tim Sanda
October 2, 2007
Greg was one of our neighbors; he was always smiling whenever he greeted us. We were very saddened by his sudden passing; our deepest sympathies go out to his entire family and friends on the loss of such a nice man. Please know that all of our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Janet and Tim Sanda
Doug Spindler
October 2, 2007
To the Alford family,
I am saddened to hear about Greg. He was always good to me and will be greatly missed. I offer comfort to you and yours.
Douglas Spindler
Bret Ethier
October 2, 2007
My condolences to Greg's family. We only worked together on few projects but Greg always remembered me. He always had a smile and a sharp sense of humor at the ready for every event.
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