Gary served on a Council at my employer that oversees consensus national standards for products that can impact public health. Many of today's Council members knew Gary and really enjoyed his critical scientific thinking, logic, knowledge and yes, humor.
The following are some of the responses I received to yesterday's email letting them know Gary passed away.
Subject: Dr. Gary Greenberg
It is with great sadness that I inform you that Dr. Gary Greenberg of Durham NC passed away last week of cancer/leukemia. He was 65. He was my wife’s brother. He is sorely missed.
Many of you will remember Gary from his years of service on the CPHC. In addition to being a highly qualified internist, epidemiologist, and a specialist in Occupational Medicine, he was a tireless fighter to provide healthcare access to the poor, the indigent and the undocumented. He taught himself medical Spanish to better serve Hispanic patients. After a 20 plus year career at Duke University, Gary moved on to be the Medical Director of the Open Door (Free) Clinic for over 10 years, from which he retired this year.
The Raleigh TV station ran this story:
https://www.wral.com/news/local/video/17927916/If you’d like to share a memory of Gary, please visit
https://www.forevermissed.com/gary-greenberg/#aboutThanks
Stan
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I am very sorry to hear that Stan. The TV story shows his great impact on the community and naming the center after him seems very appropriate.
My condolences,
E
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Dear Stan,
I'm so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. Please extend my deepest sympathy to your wife and family.
With warmest regards,
B
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My condolences to you and your family, Stan. Such a big loss. In addition to how bright and committed he was, I will remember Gary for being quick with a smile and a kind word.
K
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Dear Stan:
You have my sincere condolences as well as from Duncan E who acknowledges all Gary’s wonderful contributions to NSF.
Kind Regards
R
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Stan,
Please accept my sincere condolences.
Regards,
F
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Terrible news Stan. We sat together over the years at the CPHC. Watched the video clip of his work at the clinic. Impressive on so many levels. Peace be with you and yours.
M
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Dear Stan,
My deepest sympathies to you personally on your loss.
I do remember Gary, as I had the pleasure of sitting next to him at one of our CPH Meetings.
I remember thinking this fellow has so much knowledge and such a great sense of humor.
He was young to have passed.
Sincerely,
A
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Stan,
My heart is breaking for you and your family. An incredible tribute for a wonderful man. I will be keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
J
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Stan,
I am so sorry. Prayers will continue.
B
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Stan,
Sad news. Very sorry to hear. My condolences to you and your Family.
S
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Stan,
I’m very sorry to hear of Gary’s death. Please extend my sincere condolences to your wife and the entire family. Gary was a great man and professional. He will be missed.
Regards,
D
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Stan,
The photos and memories of Gary on forevermissed.com are so touching. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
M
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I was deeply saddened to have this news. He was one of a very rare breed and those of us who knew him and had the opportunity to work with him will understand what a loss his passing represents.
D
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Hi Stan,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. May the memories you have of Gary z”l provide you some comfort during this difficult time. In sympathy,
R
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Hi Stan,
I’m really sorry to hear about Gary. I’m glad I got the chance to know him and I appreciated his intelligent and humorous contributions to the Council.
K