Paul Davies Gregg

Paul was one of my best friends for 42 years, on both Coasts. It's impossible to count the number of laughs we shared; fortunately, there were very few low points that we endured together, but he was always there. Our most profound sympathies go to Leahanne, his children and stepchildren. Our thoughts are with them first and foremost. For Penny and me, his passing leaves a hole that cannot be filled.

It is with such tremendous heartbreak that I send this note to express my condolensces to your family as you work through the loss of your family member and my friend.

I spent more hours than I can count on the phone with Paul each week. I came to know Paul as a business leader, tennis player, barbeque wizard, historian, vehement supporter of human rights and most of all, a caring and loving family man who spoke about his wife and kids during every one of our conversations.

When the day got too crazy and I needed a break, Paul was always there to tell me a story, give me advice or just listen to me carry on about something in the world I didnt understand or agree with. Paul was an encylopedia of information and spent countless hours helping me understand the complexities of the world related to business, life and love. Pauls stories ranged from traveling across the world to adopt a child to his most recent deal which happened to be a discount on a car battery at Sears. Pauls depth of knowledge ranged from Broadway to Berlin and his heart was full of love and focused on preserving and improving the lives of those who needed support. Pauls love for competitive tennis inspired me to return to CrossFit recently. I drew from Pauls strength to walk away from habits that are not good for my body, increase my awareness for routine medical testing and live a healthier, more balanced life. My days going forward will never be the same.

Pauls inspiration and influence is not lost in his passing but will live on through everyone who had the privilege of knowing this incredibly fine man. I am grateful to have spent some time on this earth with Paul Gregg and will carry his passion for people and humanity with me for the rest of my life.