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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Greg Demetrick, 44, born on January 20, 1970 and passed away on June 12, 2014.

We will remember his kindness, his sense of humour, his friendship and love.  

Greg is survived by a daughter, Kira Parker Demetrick of Jeffersonville, Vermont, his wife, Elan Ahlstrom of Burlington, and his parents, Tom & Linda Demetrick and Mary Russo Demetrick of Syracuse, New York.  He also leaves behind his siblings, Brian Demetrick of Texas, Chris Demetrick of Syracuse, New York and Trina Demetrick Russo, also from Syracuse, New York.

Greg attended Syracuse University and was one of the early pioneers in web development and podcasing, working for companies such as Netgrity, Ziff Davis Media, Webfluency and more recently he was employed by American Meadows of Williston, Vermont as a Senior Web Developer.

If you would like to donate in memory of Greg to the educational fund set up for his daughter by American Meadows, please mail a check to:

Kira Parker Demetrick (Education Fund)
c/o New England Federal Credit Union
P.O. Box 527
Williston, VT 05495

Checks will need to be made out to Kira Parker Demetrick.

January 22
January 22
I logged in to leave you an annual tribute, and what appears but you dressed in a banana costume...that right there sums it up I would say. And pssst, I agree with Tommy, you ARE still the sh!t. Love you to pieces little brother.
January 20
January 20
Happy Birthday Buddy.
You are still the Sh!t.
Those reading this may not understand, but I know you will.
Love you.
January 20
January 20
Happy Birthday ! I'm pretty sure I can hear movie quotes on the wind -- coming from somewhere sometimes.

Cheers to you.

June 13, 2023
June 13, 2023
Another year...another tribute...it all still seems so unreal. I love reading the tributes from your friends and how they refer to you as a brother. I swear I learn something new all the time. The Todd Rundgren reference...yeah, I think that was a throwback from childhood. I remember hearing that album a lot. I miss you little brother and always will. Wish you were here to share life with!!
June 12, 2023
June 12, 2023
You were a huge fan of Todd Rundgren.
I could never figure out why.
I mean, he was alright.
But then again, you always had peculiar tastes for many things ...myself being one of them.
I am honored to have been one of them.
I love you brother. You are ever in my prayers.
June 12, 2023
June 12, 2023
9 years today , yet I still feel you with us all the time. Kira is so much like you sometimes, me saying ok Greg has became a regular saying in our home. From her love of the British to her love of movies. She is your daughter. But today will always bring a tear and the question why so soon. Miss you.
June 12, 2023
June 12, 2023
My dear friend,

I still miss you to this day. The short time we had together made me see you as something like a big brother. You showed me many things, I learn a lot... To think that I am already a different person because our paths had crossed, who knows who else I would be if we could have had more time.
June 16, 2022
June 16, 2022
My heart swells at everyone’s fond and funny memories of “my little sweetie” as I would call him. May your thoughts of Greg, truly be his immortality. Please know, your comments comfort us—his immediate family and extended “family of choice”.
June 13, 2022
June 13, 2022
Okay I am seeing the signs! Kira asked everyone on FB to mention a song that you liked so she can make a mixed tape/play list of all your favorites. I (thinking of high school) said Aha's Take On Me...and an hour later I heard it at a restaurant along with titles OTHER people gave her! The next day it's playing at work...channel surf SiriusXM and guess what's playing?! Yup I talk to you then cause I know you are messing around! Love you lots little brother. <3
January 20, 2022
January 20, 2022
No kidding, I was just thinking about you yesterday as I was taking a break from work. 

I stepped near the nook where I keep all the souvenirs from our adventures. I accidentally knocked down the badges we had all signed together (Beth, you, and myself). I miss those times dearly, just as I miss you.
January 20, 2022
January 20, 2022
I love you brother. You have been on my mind and in my heart lately. I was just speaking to my kids about you and the last time we met. That evening was cut short and I am sorry it did not carry on longer. You will remain in my prayers now and always.
January 20, 2022
January 20, 2022
Just added a photo: remember way back when, at AMI, forced family fun, Christmas gift exchange. You said “Paula, out of all the people I know, YOU are the only person that I know who would truly appreciate this book for what it is. And even though it was signed for me, you would get that too! So, I hope this book brings you as much joy & happiness as it does me.” And Greg my friend, it still does to this day. I use it every Xmas, think of you & this memory every year. It truly is the best gift ever. Thank you for giving it to me. HBD.
January 20, 2022
January 20, 2022
Happy birthday Greg...when I call MY baby Nick 'little sweetie' I have to admit I think of you, but you probably already know that. I miss you everyday.
June 12, 2021
June 12, 2021
I think about you so often. So many random memories. I find myself sometimes wondering why I recall certain times of no apparent importance and then I remember…it was because I smiled. You made me do that all the time! Thank you for being my one and only Man-of-Honor. I miss you profoundly.
January 23, 2021
January 23, 2021
It warms my heart to read the fond memories that you all continue to share about Greg. He was a gentle soul. I, too, miss him every day.
January 21, 2021
January 21, 2021
It never changes. I still miss you so much, I think about you all of the time. Whenever I am with Kira I know you are with us too. Happy Birthday Kira’s Daddy. I love you. ❤️
January 20, 2021
January 20, 2021
Happy birthday Dad. So recently in honor of birthday (and cause I finally got mom into it), we have been watching Doctor Who. I got mom to watch it cause The Eleventh Doctor was in The Crown. I miss you so much and this past year you have been with me. Happy Birthday.
January 20, 2021
January 20, 2021
Happy Birthday.

Been thinking of you so much lately. Especially the time when we went on the Segway tour of the Capitol. I thought about that this past few weeks when they were storming up the steps, and how much fun that trip had been. I've got so many good memories, thank you for that.

January 20, 2021
January 20, 2021
I had you on my mind lately. Happy birthday my friend. You are still missed every day.
January 20, 2021
January 20, 2021
Happy birthday seems so simple to say...until you are saying it to the air over your head looking upward. This time of year has several 'anniversaries' that are hard to think about. Keep watching over all of us...especially Kira
June 12, 2020
June 12, 2020
I see a feather and I think of you. I see someone at the bus stop that looks like you same hair a black jacket like you used to wear texting on his phone and tears start running down my face. I miss you so much Kira’s Daddy..
June 12, 2020
June 12, 2020
"Where you used to be, there is a hole in the world"
June 12, 2020
June 12, 2020
It's a sad day...how can it be six years???
I see what you're doing lately. The older he gets, I can see 'you' in Natale's profile. His hair, his nose, a facial expression once in a while.
Miss you little brother...wish I could give you a hug.
June 12, 2019
June 12, 2019
I've actually had you in my thoughts a lot of late. I was thinking about how much influence you had over me.  I wish we could have had more time together, you had all the makings of the big brother I never had.
I miss you a lot buddy. I'll watch an episode of Doctor Who and think of you.
January 20, 2019
January 20, 2019
Greg,
Happy birthday baby.
I miss you. We all do.
Thank you for being my friend and brother.
Tommy
January 20, 2019
January 20, 2019
Greg honey, just wanted to say I miss you. Thank you for dragging me kicking and screaming into podcasting way back in 2005 when no one had heard of it. I'm still friends today with all the cool people you introduced me to back then. And I doubt I'd be doing my current podcast without having the experience of doing that one back then too. You are still impacting my life even now. I love you.
December 22, 2018
December 22, 2018
Hello Greg,
I just wanted to let you know and your loved ones that I still miss you and I still have you in my thoughts. 
The holidays are never going to be easy with you gone. I'm thinking about your family and friends who have lost you. 
You made this world a better place. I wish you could be here still.
August 1, 2018
August 1, 2018
When you spend as long as you do with someone as we did, they leave big trails across your memories.

I sometimes wish I could call you and be like "Hey do you remember?" but i can't. And there is no-one else who remembers how funny that event was. because at the end of the day, i'm not remembering the sadness or the anger, but all of the times we laughed.

Who remembers things like camping and watching the West Wing on your Macbook? Or sitting in the movie theater in London watching an ungodly amount of commercials... or the memory I had the other day when we were in Circus Circus quoting Fear and Loathing and Las Vegas to each other and laughing hysterically.

Free-range garbage indeed. Five breakfasts at McDonalds.

I know your still quoting movies somewhere in the universe.
June 12, 2018
June 12, 2018
It has been 4 years since you left us. I see someone who looks like you on the street and it brings tears to my eyes. Kira and I talk about you all of the time. When we do something fun we always say you would love this but we know in our hearts you are there with us. Miss you Love you
January 23, 2018
January 23, 2018
Thinking of you and missing you every day. Your Baby will be 16 this year. I know you will be looking down on her and smiling. Sending up my love and a big hug.
January 20, 2018
January 20, 2018
Always...every day, especially on your birthday..I'm thinking of you.
We hold you in our hearts.
June 18, 2017
June 18, 2017
"Whatever we were to each other, that we are still. 
Call me by the old familiar name. 
Speak of me in the easy way which you always used. 
Put no difference into your tone. 
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow."   Henry Scott Holland
June 12, 2017
June 12, 2017
My dear "little sweetie"...I do miss you every day, and I agree, I can just hear your voice and opinions about the world today. I'd watch the news, or hear a song that I liked or artist I was impressed with--then, send you a short e-mail. Invariably, within the day, the phone would ring and I'd hear "Hello mother!" I miss those times, and you! You left us your beautiful daughter and treasured memories.
June 12, 2017
June 12, 2017
Three years seems like an instant. There are so many times when I wonder what you would have thought of this movie, that show, the fact that Donald Trump is president. I can almost hear it in my head...

Here is hoping you are going on Greg trips across the universe.
June 12, 2017
June 12, 2017
I can't believe it has been 3 years since we lost you. Kira is so much like you. We do things together and say "Daddy would love this!" and we feel you with us. You never leave our thoughts or our hearts. LOVE YOU KIRA'S DADDY!!
June 12, 2017
June 12, 2017
This year I turned the age that you were when you passed. So unfair to be taken so soon. Our baby is almost done her freshman year of high school, were does the time go. As she gets older I can see you in her face and actions. Swear that girl has your hello down. Thinking of you today, with smiles and tears.
June 12, 2017
June 12, 2017
Of course, I'm thinking of you today in sadness...but all 364 other days of the year I try to think of you with happiness and smiles. Miss you everyday.
January 20, 2017
January 20, 2017
Happy Birthday "Kiras Daddy" You are thought of often and always in my heart...
January 20, 2017
January 20, 2017
Happy Birthday, Greg.

Could never forget your birthday. Or you.
January 20, 2017
January 20, 2017
Thinking about you today as we do every year. Our baby girl and no longer a baby. She reminds me of you everyday! I swear she has your goofy HELLO down! She will be taking her driving test in a few weeks! GULP! Miss you!!
January 20, 2017
January 20, 2017
Happy Birthday little brother...wish I was texting you this right now...saying I would call you later today...you are SO missed!!
June 26, 2016
June 26, 2016
Thinking about you right now. I was listen to your pod cast. Can't believe it's been two years. So much has happen. I miss you and know you are always there for me.
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January 22
January 22
I logged in to leave you an annual tribute, and what appears but you dressed in a banana costume...that right there sums it up I would say. And pssst, I agree with Tommy, you ARE still the sh!t. Love you to pieces little brother.
January 20
January 20
Happy Birthday Buddy.
You are still the Sh!t.
Those reading this may not understand, but I know you will.
Love you.
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June 12, 2020
Darling Greg,

Thank you.  In 2005 you hounded me into becoming one of the first podcasters.  No one had ever heard of it, but today, as a result, I have friends in high podcasting spaces and all kinds of podcasting cred.  And I have a successful podcast which all came out of what you dragged me into kicking and screaming.

I've also had a lot of chance to reflect on our time working on my custom learning platform (which I dragged you into kicking and screaming the same year - I got you back ;-) ) as I transition my programs from one platform to another.  

As much as I remember your soft grace and warmth, I miss pushing each other into new arenas.  I love you still. 

I've salvaged as much as I could of the 365 Tao podcast that we worked on together.  It's nice to hear your voice from time to time. Miss you. 

There's always a way to remember Greg

June 12, 2020
I've been asked to worked on a podcasting project last month.  My first thought was to think about the time I spent recording shows with Greg and Beth.  We spoke for hours and hours on end about all the things that we both liked.  I got to learn a lot from Greg - not just about podcasting in general, something he was quite good at - but about our shared interests as well.  
I had to snap out of the revery and good times I've had with him, and how I miss him, before I could get back to reality and see how I could apply what I had learned from him to my current situation.  It's been a few weeks that Greg has been in the gack of my mind, as everything I do and touch on this podcast makes me think of him.
I miss you buddy.

At Trina's Wedding

June 15, 2016

Here's a photo I look at every day on my desk at work of my three brothers and Carlo on my wedding day. 

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