Greg Allard- RIP
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AMBR
Metal Grandma
This is absolutely horrible!
I don't recall speaking with Greg, but I do remember seeing him around the venue.
Not only a brother in metal, but a fellow software engineer as well. My sincere condolences to all his family and friends, including his business partner in that blog (I've posted a comment to that blog).
I've always been afraid that something like this may happen...
This is just so very sad. I remember seeing him around as well, though I never spoke to him. I have to confess, I too, always have had this secret fear that something like this might happen to one of our metal brethren simply because there are so many of us coming from so many places and we're all so tired after the fest.
I kind of feel a tie to everyone who attends the fest as it is a one of a kind event, and even if you didn't meet there, if you were to meet somewhere else and discover you'd both been to PP, you'd have a bond like no other. I truly feel we've lost one of our own. My prayers are with his family and loved ones.
General Zod
Ruler of Australia
Perfectly stated.This is just so very sad. I remember seeing him around as well, though I never spoke to him. I have to confess, I too, always have had this secret fear that something like this might happen to one of our metal brethren simply because there are so many of us coming from so many places and we're all so tired after the fest.
I kind of feel a tie to everyone who attends the fest as it is a one of a kind event, and even if you didn't meet there, if you were to meet somewhere else and discover you'd both been to PP, you'd have a bond like no other. I truly feel we've lost one of our own. My prayers are with his family and loved ones.
SkiBumMSP
Member
I was just doing a quick 'google' on Greg Allard, as I was curious as to just what happened and where, as well as maybe an attempt to learn a little more about the man:
Found this very nice article on the UCF website. They even named a piece of software in his honor (and for a software engineer, that is a big honor!).
Also looks like he was into World of Warcraft at one point, according to this thread I found in a WoW forum:
Damn shame I did not get to know the guy more or got a chance to really chat with him. Seems like a really good guy that a bright future ahead of him. What a terrible loss - may his soul rest in peace. Into metal, an aspiring software engineer that appeared to be heading for success (not to mention the gumption to co-found a tiny company), and also into video games - somebody I definitely could've related to and would've been an honor to have known. Seems he was a really nice and cool guy as well, according to all the various descriptions I could find.
A crying shame here.
Found this very nice article on the UCF website. They even named a piece of software in his honor (and for a software engineer, that is a big honor!).
Also looks like he was into World of Warcraft at one point, according to this thread I found in a WoW forum:
Damn shame I did not get to know the guy more or got a chance to really chat with him. Seems like a really good guy that a bright future ahead of him. What a terrible loss - may his soul rest in peace. Into metal, an aspiring software engineer that appeared to be heading for success (not to mention the gumption to co-found a tiny company), and also into video games - somebody I definitely could've related to and would've been an honor to have known. Seems he was a really nice and cool guy as well, according to all the various descriptions I could find.
A crying shame here.
Stardust2112
And your little dog, too!
eaeolian
Division Guitarist
RIP, indeed. I do remember seeing his face, but did not know him. Still, it's always sad to lose someone at that age, and especially a member of the "extended family" that is PPUSA...
I didn't personally know him but I am very saddened at the news of his death and the loss of one of our own. May he forever rest in peace and may his family know love and peace forevermore. God bless his memory and all those who knew and loved him! He will be missed forever!
Wow... this is very sad news indeed. As others have stated (and very eloquently) it does feel like we have lost a family member - even though many of us did not know him. Unfortuately it is tragedies like Greg's that remind us how fleeting life is and that we shouldn't waste what precious time we have here on Earth. In the grand scheme of things maybe attending ProgPower isn't the first thing Greg would have chosen to do if he knew what fate was about to bestow upon him (I'm assuming that most people would chose spending time with family and friends,) but there are plenty of worse things he could have spent his final hours doing. I'd like to think that Greg left this world happy - having just spent a fantastic weekend with great music and great friends - and I'll bet he was rocking out to some new music he had just picked up at the vendor tables. Rest in Peace.
BenMech
student of the d'eh
edgeofthorns
24 Hours Ago...
I kind of feel a tie to everyone who attends the fest as it is a one of a kind event, and even if you didn't meet there, if you were to meet somewhere else and discover you'd both been to PP, you'd have a bond like no other. I truly feel we've lost one of our own. My prayers are with his family and loved ones.
Ambr, very well said. I admit to not being the most outgoing person at the festival, but I do have a bond to all of you. With that said, I'm very saddened by hearing this news regarding Mr. Allard. My prayers are with his family and friends as well.
~Brian~
Prog_Muse
Look Who The Cat Dragged In
MetalRose
ProgPower EMT
This is tragic. I do recall seeing him online and seeing him/ talking to him in passing. Everyone at the fest is family no matter how much or how little you know someone...
My thoughts are with his family and friends.
-MetalRose
My thoughts are with his family and friends.
-MetalRose
SharkBlack
Member
Pellaz
Tigron of Immanion
Hi! My name is Gram.... that's what Greg always called me. I met Greg's parents, Wendy and Ross when Greg was a year old. Greg began coming to my home for DayCare and was raised with my granddaughter who was 10 months older.... As an infant through to teen ager, Greg had the most enormous blue eyes and most yellow blonde hair! Quite a contrast to my granddaughter's dark brown hair and dark brown eyes. They were, except for genes, true siblings. Even after moving to New Smyrna Beach, our families visited each other and remained close friends.... until about 2005 when we drifted apart. As a child and young man, Greg's attention to details, ability to process information was unique.... Greg's intellect was beyond his years... and he was comfortable with others..... when my grandson was born, Greg was 7 yrs old. As my grandson grew, it was as though Greg had a new brother and Greg was loving and kind, eager to teach his little brother all about legos and computers. Greg was, in every way, my grandson. After finally becoming familiar with "search engines", I decided to try to contact Greg via the net. I was sure he'd be amazed at me! Unfortunately, I located him as a Public Figure Memorial.... it stopped me in my tracks. I read the beautiful tribute by University of Central Florida, with great pride that Greg had excelled in his field. Yes, Greg had many, many friends..... loved his parents, grandparents, friends and our family members.... and, Greg loved everything computer and music. I read a post here that Greg may have chosen something else to do instead of attending the Fest had he known..... Greg lived each day of his life in today time. Greg loved life. My son was Greg's Scuba Dive Instructor who introduced Greg to diving and certified him.... it thrills me to see Greg's underwater adventures posted.... Greg could do, and did, everything with excellence whether it was personal relationships or living life.... each moment was lived exactly as it was intended to be. Greg lives in our hearts and in the programs he created..... and, in his love of music.... I'm elated to know that Greg was able to spend his last days enjoying music with others and the great camaraderie of those days....Greg's life was fulfilled.... I miss him beyond words..... Thank-you for this forum and this thread of tribute to a truly amazing human.... heaven is rocking .... earth is spinning .... hearts are broken ... but life goes on.... thank-you, ultimatemetal.com for recognizing Greg Allard.... 1 in a billion... I love you, Gregory, forever and a day. Gram
