A sad day for reefkeeping...

[Justjoe]

I'm sorry to say but my long time friend and coral pioneer Greg Schiemer lost his battle with cancer this morning at the age of 48.
Greg spoke at LIRA on several occasions and for those of you who knew Greg, you'll recognize what a loss this is.

For those of you who didn't know him, but maintain reef tanks today, in a way you do know him because a lot of his work and love for the hobby is the reason we are so successful today with reef keeping.

My tank at Atlantis is as nice as it is because of my friendship with Greg.

More details regarding the wake and services can be found at:

http://obit.hawthornefuneralhome.com/obit_display.cgi?id=423237&clientid=hawthornefuneralhome

There is a guest book there as well, so even if you didn't know Greg but have a reef tank, it would be nice to drop his family a note.

[MiddletonMark]

Thanks for the info, Joe.

Truly a sad day for reefkeeping :(

[Anemone]

:(

Kevin

[griss]

I am truly sorry to hear this:(

[JB NY]

Sorry to read this.

Greg was a good guy, he'll be missed. :(

[dc]

:(

[Markk96]

Wow this is a sad day.

[coralmkr]

I’m very sorry about this.

[billsreef]

That is sad news indeed :(

[4winds]

Joe, Please relay our condolences to his friends and family.....
Les, MIckey and Eric.

[Project Reef]

Wow. I don't know what to say. Greg always went out of his way to answer questions and give me advice. I know he did the same for many others as well. My deepest condolences go out to his loved ones. He will be missed greatly. :(

[mhurley]

Rest in Peace Greg.

:(

[DgenR8]

:( This is sad news indeed. My sincerest condolences to his family.

[Anemone]

I copied this thread to the Reef Discussion Forum as well.

Kevin

[cb747]

Wow very sad day. My condolances to his family. :(

[LCGoldman]

:( 48. -sigh-

[LCGoldman]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10035736#post10035736 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Justjoe
I'm sorry to say but my long time friend and coral pioneer Greg Schiemer lost his battle with cancer this morning at the age of 48.
Greg spoke at LIRA on several occasions and for those of you who knew Greg, you'll recognize what a loss this is.

For those of you who didn't know him, but maintain reef tanks today, in a way you do know him because a lot of his work and love for the hobby is the reason we are so successful today with reef keeping.

My tank at Atlantis is as nice as it is because of my friendship with Greg.

More details regarding the wake and services can be found at:

http://obit.hawthornefuneralhome.com/obit_display.cgi?id=423237&clientid=hawthornefuneralhome

There is a guest book there as well, so even if you didn't know Greg but have a reef tank, it would be nice to drop his family a note.

For those that didn't notice, or realize, the guest book is on the website that Joe posted.

[Gary Majchrzak]

Greg will be greatly missed.

[Reef Junkie]

This is terrible.

Greg was always a regular face at the old BAS meetings and I remember all of his incredible knowledge and his generosity with the club.

May he rest in peace.

[Toyota Guy]

a very sad day indeed..... my condolences to his family and friends.

:(

[MiNdErAsR]

Wow, I had no idea he was even sick. We've met quite a few times, and Greg was always very personable. Truly a sad day for the reefkeeping community. Greg, you will be missed.

:(

[Anthony Calfo]

Thank you, Joe, for informing us and allowing our reef community to show Greg's family our appreciation for his pioneering efforts, considerable and considerate mentoring... and his great accomplishments.

I am so sorry to read of this loss.

With prayers for Greg, his family and friends.

Anth-

[Justjoe]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10039595#post10039595 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by MiNdErAsR
Wow, I had no idea he was even sick. We've met quite a few times, and Greg was always very personable. Truly a sad day for the reefkeeping community. Greg, you will be missed.

:(

That was Greg... he didn't want anyone to know. He took such great pride in this hobby, and always had an open, unbiased approach to things, and that was to our great benefit.

We are looking to combine our July meeting into a possible frag swap with some other clubs, and dedicate the meeting in his honor. I spoke with Greg's wife Lydia and of course their hospital bills are huge, so we'll be trying to organize getting his equipment to the meeting, with all proceeds going to a college fund for Greg's two children. I'll also be bringing lots of frags, and all those proceeds will go their family as well. If others would like to join the cause, the more the merrier.

I'll also be offering up a "Snorkel in the Atlantis Reef Tank" raffle, the winner gets to join me in a snorkel tour of the tank.

Any other ideas, suggestions will be appreciated as it will be time to remember and celebrate Greg's life.
Joe

[emelton]

Greg your impact and devotion on the reef hobby and educating fellow reefers, you will be greatly missed.

My sincerest condolences to his family.

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/happyinvites/Greg.jpg

[rbaker]

My condolences... :(

[RandyO]

A very sad day indeed. He will be greatly missed.

[MIKE NY]

so sorry to hear..it makes you think how short life really is..I'm his age........my condolances to his family.....:(

[original-reefland]

Wow... sad news. I was just talking to him last month at our LFS. Will absolutely be missed.

[dickenscd]

I will be attending Greg's funeral at Trinity Lutheran Church at 11:30am, Friday. Whoever wants to take a ride with me, please call me at (516)376-4249. We will meet by 10am at Kentucky Fried Chicken located at "254-65 Horace Harding Expy
Little Neck, NY 11362-1816", on the LIE ext.32 north side service road and Little Neck Parkway.

[Tvarg]

Greg’s contributions to this hobby were many, and he will be missed.

One of the most incredible individual I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting.

Let’s not forget what he has done for us all.

Thanks you Greg.

[dnsheavy]

I remember the first time I met Greg at NERAC I (2005). His presentation was about which fish are reef safe and I still have the notes from that meeting!

I only had the pleasure of meeting Greg two or three times, but he was always pleasant, helpful and eager to answer questions.

Joe, you always spoke very highly of Greg, and even last week you posted about the clam from Greg's tank (http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1126704)

Also, I think Joe's idea about the July meeting is a great one!

My condolences to his family.


--Dave--

[inwall75]

This is truly a sad thing. My prayers go out to his family.

[TOPFINZ]

Thank You Joe for letting us all know. I also need to thank Tony Vargas for keeping us informed. I had the luxury of hanging around with/ sharing valuable time with Greg evenings after the shop closed and numerous times at the house. Gregory, was a Great Person, Friend, Scientist and continually pushed the envelope to understand marine life and press on to the future. I will miss him tremendously. Best possible regards to lydia and the kids, well not such kids anymore.

Christopher Pirhalla

[NICERICAN4YOU25]

My sincerest condolences to his family.
thanks to him we have alot of the stuff we have today, thank you.

Carlos Quiles

[bulfraw215]

My condolences to his family.
I never met him but did speak to him a few times. Great man and will be missed.

Chris Meckley

[Wolverine]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10039844#post10039844 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Justjoe
I spoke with Greg's wife Lydia and of course their hospital bills are huge, so we'll be trying to organize getting his equipment to the meeting, with all proceeds going to a college fund for Greg's two children. I'll also be bringing lots of frags, and all those proceeds will go their family as well. If others would like to join the cause, the more the merrier.

That's a great tribute.

Dave

[Justjoe]

Hello all,
Thanks to all that left a message for the family of Greg Schiemer at:
http://obit.hawthornefuneralhome.com/wrapper_gb.php?id=423237&task=add_form&clientid=hawthornefuneralhome

At the eulogy today, given by Greg's father in law, he was not only impressed by the number of people, but he was even more impressed that the guest book had visitors from around the world. He actually printed it out and used it in the euglogy, siting the various regions of the world touched by Greg.

So thanks again for a making a difficult day a bit easier on everyone.

[sdcfish]

Man...that kind of news hits really hard. Greg was such a happy guy whenever I was with him or having a conversation...it just always felt good.

His genuine smile always made me feel like we were so close, even though we lived on the other coast....

Thanks Greg for all the nice things you always said about our company and myself. Thanks for all the advice and moments we shared together......

Conferences will never be the same without you and I am sure I will still be looking around the corner to see where you are!

Thanks again Greg....I am so sorry.

Eric Cohen
Sea Dwelling Creatures, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA USA

[RonsterNYC]

My condolences to his family.

[EMBRYOGUY]

cancer is a crazy thing. never met him , but best wishes to his family..........

[Rothie]

Such a loss.I never met Greg,but he has contributed so much to the hobby.If you read RK magazine or browse through any of the published reef books,Greg's pictures abound.

[terranova]

wow, I remember when I first met him at NERAC too :-(

Joe, considering i'm in the middle of taking down my tank, i can contribute significantly to the raffle, please make sure i'm aware of the meeting so that I can contribute.

[dickenscd]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10039844#post10039844 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Justjoe


We are looking to combine our July meeting into a possible frag swap with some other clubs, and dedicate the meeting in his honor. I spoke with Greg's wife Lydia and of course their hospital bills are huge, so we'll be trying to organize getting his equipment to the meeting, with all proceeds going to a college fund for Greg's two children. I'll also be bringing lots of frags, and all those proceeds will go their family as well. If others would like to join the cause, the more the merrier.

I'll also be offering up a "Snorkel in the Atlantis Reef Tank" raffle, the winner gets to join me in a snorkel tour of the tank.

Any other ideas, suggestions will be appreciated as it will be time to remember and celebrate Greg's life.
Joe

Joe,

In order to raise more fund for Greg's family, do you think it's a good idea to combine the above with our June 15 meeting?

The number of attendents is an important factor for the fund which we can raise, and to have the seminar from Bruce Carlson at the same time will definitely attract lots of more attendents.

I will donate the drink and food for the meeting. Please call me for more details if you feel worthwhile to consider.

[Justjoe]

Thanks Liana.
James, I'm going to Gregs this weekend, and will just be helping out with the critters and their tanks. We're moving some of the smaller tanks upstairs, as well as to his brothers house and then starting to decide how to handle the 500 gallon tank.
Too soon to try and do anything for this months meeting, we should be able to get an idea on what items we'll have available, etc for July and future meetings.
Thanks and looking forward to this months meeting, Bruce is a great guy.
Joe

[rstimeout]

EVERY TIME i read some thing about GREG it really hits home he was a great guy and i know he will be missed very much my prays are with him and his family RICHIE

[jnfallon]

Joe, I didn't know Greg, but it seems you two were great friends. I'm really sorry for your loss. That's just too damn young. Sigh.

[dickenscd]

Joe,

Please let me know if you need any help.

[Julio]

wow!! that is really shocking to hear, i remember he was the reason why i started keeping rose anemones.

[trueblackpercula]

Well I am shocked........I was gregs freind for over 20 years on and off. I had sent him a few emails the past couple of months and did not get a response from him. So i decided to call his cell today only to find out that it weas disconnected. So i called his house only to find out that he passed on. I can't tell you what it was like speaking to his wife today and her telling me he died. I just can't belive it he was a true hobbiest and always helped others. I will take care of the 3 frags he gave me 5 months ago in Jersey at absoulte fish. I will someday share them as this is what he was all about. Man I just can't belive this and what a way to find out.
P.s. His wife has asked me to ask around if anyone wanted his 500 gallon tank. You must be able to pick it up as she can not deliver it. So if anyone wants it please send me an emial or PM. I think she told me its 10 fee long and has 3/4 glass.
Man I am going to Miss the master...................
Michael