RIP ILLINIWrestlingBlog

[bnwtwg]

Terrible news to begin the week that we have lost one of our own. Hope you're having a blast with those Sunday comics in the sky because you will be missed down here.

 

 

[PortaJohn]

Very sad to hear.  Really enjoyed his posts

[Gene Mills Fan]

I am new; but loved the Sunday Comics    Comic On!!

[VakAttack]

Damn.  RIP brother.

[ionel]

I really was worried when he didn't respond a couple weeks ago,  great supporter.  RIP

[CHROMEBIRD]

I was wondering what happened to him, too. He was a good dude and I enjoyed his contributions. Big loss for our community.

[Truzzcat]

RIP seemed like a really great dude and great supporter. Rest easy we will cheer for the orange.

[Jimmy Cinnabon]

Rest in Power, brother.

[Hillbilly Jim]

Sorry to hear.  Loved his posts and his Blog.  He will be missed.  RIP.

[MPhillips]

Damn!  He was a good one.

Fare thee well...

[Interviewed_at_Weehawken]

That is terrible.  Good poster.  Great sense of humor.

[Wrestleknownothing]

I second all the sentiments above.

@ILLINIWrestlingBlog was a personal favorite of mine. I will miss his humor and unwavering support for and love of his Illini.

[Mr. PeanutButter]

gawd damn. I wasn't ready to read this when I logged on. Condolences to his family. If his offline personality was anything like his online one, he must have been the hoot of every family gathering.

[flyingcement]

Opening this thread, I was hopefully thinking that it was only the blog that was gone and not the actual man.  always enjoyed interacting with him. His comics and attitude helped create a laid back and fun environment here.  Jombo was a hilarious way to start Sunday mornings.  He will be missed and his impact will not be quickly forgotten.  

Edited Monday at 09:24 PM by flyingcement

[Wrestleknownothing]

When looking for Greg's obituary I came across this tweet about him that I really enjoyed, so thought I would share.

 

 

[Interviewed_at_Weehawken]

3 hours ago, Wrestleknownothing said:

When looking for Greg's obituary I came across this tweet about him that I really enjoyed, so thought I would share.

 

 

I wish we had a heart emoji.  Great find.

[BruceyB]

I haven't said anything until now because I didn't know whether or not I should as I had such little interaction with Greg, as I am a newer member to this board. If he was anything like the personality he shared on this board and in his blogs, he will undoubtedly be very sorely missed. His enthusiasm and sense of humor were more than apparent, even to someone as new around here as me. I know this is just a goofy online board where a bunch of us get to share opinions on wrestling, but I'm sure if his family ever sees this thread, they will see that the man behind the @ILLINIWrestlingBlog moniker was a truly bright light on the internet which can so often be cruel and dark. 

Edited Tuesday at 01:24 AM by BruceyB

[flyingcement]

38 minutes ago, Interviewed_at_Weehawken said:

I wish we had a heart emoji.  Great find.

I'd actually like a Jombo emoji at some point in the future after obtaining his families permission

[ionel]

11 minutes ago, flyingcement said:

I'd actually like a Jombo emoji at some point in the future after obtaining his families permission

This is a grand idea.  

[D3 for LU]

I am very, very sorry to hear this news... a most well liked gentleman!

Peace, always.

D3

[MidwestMan]

Just seeing this very sad news.  I always looked forward to seeing the Jombo post. Being right next door in Missouri, with much respect for the Illini, I was always entertained with Greg's passionate posts.  Going to be a big void on the forum.

[1032004]

Sad to hear.  I will be rooting for the Illini for him 

[nhs67]

This is so sad.

Edited yesterday at 12:31 AM by nhs67