Comments on: Gregory Cross | Gone but not forgotten http://diananash.wordpress.com/2008/04/09/gregory-cross-gone-but-not-forgotten/ www.diananashphotography.com Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:34:08 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Michael Kanter http://diananash.wordpress.com/2008/04/09/gregory-cross-gone-but-not-forgotten/#comment-152 Michael Kanter Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:52:47 +0000 http://diananash.wordpress.com/?p=129#comment-152 It's crushing finding out about Greg. It would be impossible to exaggerate how big and joyous Greg's heart was. We were best of friends for so many years, separated only by space and an occaisionlly unpaid phone bill. When I could not reach him this last period of time, I only hoped it was something small. If ever I needed to laugh without pausing, I could always speak with Greg and we'd have a blast. He always hated losing to a short white guy in basketball, but it was my duty to keep him humble. I have a pit in my stomach, and an ache in my heart. I'll miss him more than I can say. It’s crushing finding out about Greg. It would be impossible to exaggerate how big and joyous Greg’s heart was. We were best of friends for so many years, separated only by space and an occaisionlly unpaid phone bill. When I could not reach him this last period of time, I only hoped it was something small. If ever I needed to laugh without pausing, I could always speak with Greg and we’d have a blast. He always hated losing to a short white guy in basketball, but it was my duty to keep him humble. I have a pit in my stomach, and an ache in my heart. I’ll miss him more than I can say.

]]> By: Hilary Kanter http://diananash.wordpress.com/2008/04/09/gregory-cross-gone-but-not-forgotten/#comment-151 Hilary Kanter Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:57:23 +0000 http://diananash.wordpress.com/?p=129#comment-151 This is so, so sad. I've known Greg for more than 20 years....what a special, unique person he was. The world is shining less brightly today for me and for anyone who knew Greg. What a guy. I'll miss him. This is so, so sad. I’ve known Greg for more than 20 years….what a special, unique person he was. The world is shining less brightly today for me and for anyone who knew Greg. What a guy. I’ll miss him.

]]> By: Idy Marcus http://diananash.wordpress.com/2008/04/09/gregory-cross-gone-but-not-forgotten/#comment-149 Idy Marcus Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:04:14 +0000 http://diananash.wordpress.com/?p=129#comment-149 I just found out about Gregory today. My mind is numb. I had not heard from him in so long, my emails bounced back several times...I should have known something was very wrong. My messages on his cell phone went unanswered, and I just let it slide. I dropped the ball. And this is his b-day month! I just feel so sad. Gregory and I first met at a jazz club in the Adams Morgan section of DC in 1986. We became fast friends and tried to do thigs together once a quarter: heading to the Mall for the 4th to hear the Nat'l symphony, dinner in G'town, several concerts, but mostly just a cocktail and a good visit. Once a quarter we would really try to get together. I knew Gregory when he was making a splash at the Willard, charming hearts in the Nordstom show dep't. at Pentagon City (both places where he was always the most popular and well-thought of professional) and always, so debonair...it was around this time, he was beginning to really hone his radio skills and make inroads in the industry. Gregory made his mark everywhere he went!! The last time I saw Gregory was 2 summers ago when he came up for a visit, staying with his good friend Michael. Gregory metroed (which I really think he hated to do) to see me in Arlington. He really went out of his way, which was so like him. (we spent that Sunday afternoon bopping around the Clarendon area just catching up, sipping coffee and going down memory lane) I really wish we had taken more time, and that I had not cut things short to make an event with a client. Not so important now. And during the visit he kept pestering me to plan a visit. i know he wanted to show off his world...he was doing so great. I kept saying when business gave me a break, I would. Damn short sighted of me. The last time we spoke was Feb 10th of '08 when he texted me to say "hello". Always thinking of others. Gregory stayed in touch...and always remembered birthdays. In fact, he sent an email out to everyone last January requesting their b-day info. for his address book. He was that kind of guy...a true gentleman through and through. I am so very, very sad today. My heart goes out to his mother and siblings. I just found out about Gregory today. My mind is numb. I had not heard from him in so long, my emails bounced back several times…I should have known something was very wrong. My messages on his cell phone went unanswered, and I just let it slide. I dropped the ball. And this is his b-day month! I just feel so sad. Gregory and I first met at a jazz club in the Adams Morgan section of DC in 1986. We became fast friends and tried to do thigs together once a quarter: heading to the Mall for the 4th to hear the Nat’l symphony, dinner in G’town, several concerts, but mostly just a cocktail and a good visit. Once a quarter we would really try to get together. I knew Gregory when he was making a splash at the Willard, charming hearts in the Nordstom show dep’t. at Pentagon City (both places where he was always the most popular and well-thought of professional) and always, so debonair…it was around this time, he was beginning to really hone his radio skills and make inroads in the industry. Gregory made his mark everywhere he went!! The last time I saw Gregory was 2 summers ago when he came up for a visit, staying with his good friend Michael. Gregory metroed (which I really think he hated to do) to see me in Arlington. He really went out of his way, which was so like him. (we spent that Sunday afternoon bopping around the Clarendon area just catching up, sipping coffee and going down memory lane) I really wish we had taken more time, and that I had not cut things short to make an event with a client. Not so important now. And during the visit he kept pestering me to plan a visit. i know he wanted to show off his world…he was doing so great. I kept saying when business gave me a break, I would. Damn short sighted of me. The last time we spoke was Feb 10th of ‘08 when he texted me to say “hello”. Always thinking of others. Gregory stayed in touch…and always remembered birthdays. In fact, he sent an email out to everyone last January requesting their b-day info. for his address book. He was that kind of guy…a true gentleman through and through. I am so very, very sad today. My heart goes out to his mother and siblings.

]]> By: Susan Baughman http://diananash.wordpress.com/2008/04/09/gregory-cross-gone-but-not-forgotten/#comment-148 Susan Baughman Wed, 18 Feb 2009 06:05:38 +0000 http://diananash.wordpress.com/?p=129#comment-148 I knew Gregory from our Washington D.C. days - 1988 and on. I am devastated to hear of his death. I cnnot get my mind around this. I had spoken to him while i was in Atlanta in July 2007; he couldn't visit as he had a gig. damn I wish I had just driven to savannah to see him anyway. We talked at Mardi Gras in 08...as we do every Mardi Gras re-living a great experience there in 1990. I am so sad. I am so sad. Thank you for keeping this tribute up - I'm hoping other hotel buddies of his discover it. I knew Gregory from our Washington D.C. days – 1988 and on. I am devastated to hear of his death. I cnnot get my mind around this. I had spoken to him while i was in Atlanta in July 2007; he couldn’t visit as he had a gig. damn I wish I had just driven to savannah to see him anyway. We talked at Mardi Gras in 08…as we do every Mardi Gras re-living a great experience there in 1990. I am so sad. I am so sad. Thank you for keeping this tribute up – I’m hoping other hotel buddies of his discover it.

]]> By: Ragan Long http://diananash.wordpress.com/2008/04/09/gregory-cross-gone-but-not-forgotten/#comment-147 Ragan Long Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:01:00 +0000 http://diananash.wordpress.com/?p=129#comment-147 Hi Diana, It was so weird- I moved away from Savannah about a year ago and now I am getting married so I was in need of a dj. I knew Greg and he was such a great guy that he was the first person who came to mind. I tried calling him a few times but the service was off, I thought that was strange but thought maybe he had changed his number. Today I was talking with a friend of mine and asked her if she knew any good djs and she said the only good dj I knew passed away a little while ago. As soon as she said that I though of Greg. I immediatky googled his name and found your site. I just could not believe what I read, that is was actually him. I am just so saddened by this and almost in shock. He was such a great person. I am sorry and my thoughts and prayers go out to everyone, I know he is missed by so many. Hi Diana,
It was so weird- I moved away from Savannah about a year ago and now I am getting married so I was in need of a dj. I knew Greg and he was such a great guy that he was the first person who came to mind. I tried calling him a few times but the service was off, I thought that was strange but thought maybe he had changed his number. Today I was talking with a friend of mine and asked her if she knew any good djs and she said the only good dj I knew passed away a little while ago. As soon as she said that I though of Greg. I immediatky googled his name and found your site. I just could not believe what I read, that is was actually him. I am just so saddened by this and almost in shock. He was such a great person. I am sorry and my thoughts and prayers go out to everyone, I know he is missed by so many.

]]> By: Linda Wittish http://diananash.wordpress.com/2008/04/09/gregory-cross-gone-but-not-forgotten/#comment-146 Linda Wittish Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:56:56 +0000 http://diananash.wordpress.com/?p=129#comment-146 Diana, My name is Linda Wittish, and I am the editor of Savannah Magazine. I am wondering if you could give us permission to use one of the photographs of Gregory Cross in an upcoming issue. Could you let me know asap? Thank you. Diana,
My name is Linda Wittish, and I am the editor of Savannah Magazine. I am wondering if you could give us permission to use one of the photographs of Gregory Cross in an upcoming issue. Could you let me know asap?
Thank you.

]]> By: Tami http://diananash.wordpress.com/2008/04/09/gregory-cross-gone-but-not-forgotten/#comment-144 Tami Fri, 02 May 2008 13:56:48 +0000 http://diananash.wordpress.com/?p=129#comment-144 Diana, I remember you speaking of Gregory on many occasions. I am so sorry to learn of his passing. My thoughts are with you. Diana,
I remember you speaking of Gregory on many occasions. I am so sorry to learn of his passing. My thoughts are with you.

]]> By: Sandy http://diananash.wordpress.com/2008/04/09/gregory-cross-gone-but-not-forgotten/#comment-141 Sandy Sun, 13 Apr 2008 19:53:45 +0000 http://diananash.wordpress.com/?p=129#comment-141 Gregory, I will always remember your sweet Soul and kind heart and continue to feel blessed that we had time together at our little church. Even though the time was way too short. The contact was pure gold and Heaven is a better place with you as a resident. Sandy Gregory,
I will always remember your sweet Soul and kind heart and continue to feel blessed that we had time together at our little church. Even though the time was way too short. The contact was pure gold and Heaven is a better place with you as a resident.
Sandy

]]> By: Dr. Judy Halliday http://diananash.wordpress.com/2008/04/09/gregory-cross-gone-but-not-forgotten/#comment-139 Dr. Judy Halliday Sat, 12 Apr 2008 15:21:09 +0000 http://diananash.wordpress.com/?p=129#comment-139 He was also a good friend of mine. I was shocked to hear of his early departure. God only knows the reason we took him from us so early. Respectfully, Dr. Judy Halliday He was also a good friend of mine. I was shocked to hear of his early departure. God only knows the reason we took him from us so early.

Respectfully,

Dr. Judy Halliday

]]> By: Ron Higgins http://diananash.wordpress.com/2008/04/09/gregory-cross-gone-but-not-forgotten/#comment-138 Ron Higgins Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:13:10 +0000 http://diananash.wordpress.com/?p=129#comment-138 WOW! What a void we now have in our hearts and community. We all will miss Greg. WOW! What a void we now have in our hearts and community. We all will miss Greg.

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