I’ve been swamped lately and haven’t taken the time to blog for some time, but this is definately something I have time to stop and share with everyone.
I don’t know Tom very well, our paths cross several times a year at Utah networking and other events (he’s a regular at the CTO Breakfast), but I do know he’s a good man and someone I could be friends with. About a month ago while we were at the Oncology clinic with Serenity I saw him in the hall and had a quick chat with him. His son Tobin was in the ICS ward where Serenity had been in-patient a month or so earlier. Tom explained to me that Tobin had neuroblastoma (a type of brain cancer) and I could tell by his demeanor that things were not going well. Today I received an email from Tom that yesterday Tobin moved on to a place of no pain and suffering.Â
Tobin was diagnosed in December of 2007, only 8 months ago, he would have turned 4 years old later this month.Â
There will be a viewing this Wednesday evening with Funeral services on Thursday (Aug 21) Tom has posted details on his blog here. I hope the Utah geek community can help support the Gregory family the way that it has my family.Â
Tobin has a memorial fund at Washington Mutual Bank (ask to deposit into the Tobin Gregory memorial fund at any Washington Mutual).Â
This obviously strikes very close to home for me – my heart and prayers go out to the Gregory family. I can vividly imagine what they’re going through and my heart aches for their loss.Â
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Tom G
August 19, 2008 at 12:21 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Thanks, Phil. Know that even with everything going on, I’ve been thinking about you, and wish you and Serenity the best.
Phil801
August 19, 2008 at 12:25 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Thanks Tom. I’ll see you Wednesday and/or Thursday – I think I’ll be a wreck though, don’t know if you want to see that
Utah SEO Pro
October 7, 2008 at 8:04 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Tom, I am sorry for your loss. Hang in there and my thoughts are with you and your family.
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October 8, 2008 at 3:15 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I am sorry for you loss, Tom
seo service consultation guy
October 14, 2008 at 5:24 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment
that is more than sad
David
October 15, 2008 at 7:53 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
This is so tragic, my thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. Gregory and his family
mantiz
October 29, 2008 at 3:43 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment
aww that’s bad. hope he is happy wherever he is now..
Chetan
November 28, 2008 at 7:09 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Thats really SAD news