Still missing you my friend wish you were still with us.

I hope you are able to go for your weekly kickaround, and wearing #70.

Laurie and I played soccer for so long, it is very difficult to accept his passing      
He was one great player, a very, good friend and a great person to know.
I want to thank all who were involved especially his family in the gathering at Pioneer Park. Mark Byrne (Scouse)

I was lucky the day Laurie walked into the Windward for breakfast. I began to look forward to our coffee talks about the latest sports news and our children. His smile lit up the room when he talked about his daughters, what a proud dad. His soccer knowledge helped me learn the the game as my oldest stepson worked his way through the ranks of playing local soccer. Laurie was taken away too soon and I’m sure he is lighting it up on a soccer pitch beyond the pearly gates!

I first met Laurie hosting Karaoke. He was humble and shy but he managed to override that timidness with his greater love for music and he could sing just as well as he could play soccer. He was bar none (irony?) my favourite person to duet with. He gave our community many happy hours of song: Sinatra, Elvis, Righteous Brothers, Bobby Darren, the Platters, he could sing them all to perfection. Even greater than his love for music and soccer; his beautiful children Jenn, Allie and Sarah. Love and condolences to you girls.

I first met Laurie at karaoke at the Quarterway Pub, his always smiling face and love of music was infectious, he made everyone feel like they were very special, will miss him so much, I am sure J.R. is with him now and the 2 of them are singing their songs that we enjoyed so much.
Thank you, Jennifer, Allie, and Sara for sharing your dad with the rest of us.

I joined Nanaimo masters in 2005 and had the pleasure of playing with Laurie for 12 years. Laurie was exactly 1 day older than me and we joked about who would 'hang them up 'first, but he loved it too much and outlasted me. I will miss my breakfasts at the Windward with him, and as so many have said a true gentleman, always smiling, and a great person to have known. All his family should be very proud of the wonderful man that sadly we have lost way too soon. 

My condolences to Laurie's family during this sad time. I had the pleasure of playing soccer with Laurie many years ago. He was a true gentleman and an even better teammate. The entire soccer community has lost a good man, rest in peace Mr. Laurie Grey, you will be missed.

Rest In Peace Laurie. You were one of the good guys. You will be missed! Condolences to the family.

I met Laurie in high school he has always been the nicest, gentlest, person with the best smile. He is gone way too soon.My deepest sympathies to all of you. He will be missed.

I moved to the region in the 90's and connected fairly quickly with the Nanaimo Masters Soccer Club. As I live on Gabriola, team mates would pick me up at the ferry and give me a lift to games. Often this was Laurie. We were both midfielders, so it seemed to me we looked at the game in a similar way. We talked about the previous game, then the one that we were going to - it was lots of fun. I was curious about Nanaimo and what it had been like to grow up here when Laurie was a kid, so he told me lots of cool stories from the 50's, 60's and 70's. Sometimes Allie and Sarah would be in the car, and so I got a chance to meet some of his daughters, and was able to put a face to the girls that he often mentioned with great pride.
In more recent years, with injuries piling up on both of us, we would talk each other into playing "one more season". Well, we'd been doing that for about the last five seasons, and thank goodness, because I had a great time.
The dressing room won't be the same without Laurie, and my heart goes out to his family and friends.

I have played soccer with (league, Sr. Games, and Nanaimo practices) but mostly against for 43 years. We bought many a beer for each other (tipped them, too). I will miss his smooth, untouchable moves on the field, and his ready smiles and laughs off the field. I'll also miss all the stunning locker room acapella harmony ("Jimmy Moore" included). You're in a good place now, buddy. We'll see you again soon enough.
Glen McCannel.

So sorry to hear of Laurie's passing. We first met when we were almost ready to hit double digits in age- probably 8 or 9 yrs old, playing Nanaimo soccer. For the next decade we played with and against each-other- always a big smile, he was a great sport and an incredible talent. I don't know how many games we lost 1-0 to Southend Rotary, with the goal or assist by Laurie ... During the 70s we saw each-other, but since then, I've worked mostly up north and lost touch. A fun kid and a wonderful man. Sincere condolences to his family.

I have known Laurie for over 30 years , we have had a few beers in a lot of changing rooms around the Island, I have never seen him without a smile on his face. I remember going to the Quarter Way for Karaoke and listening to old blue eyes sing. What a nice lad, he will be missed by a lot of people . To the family I am sorry, for your loss. Gray Gerrard.

I met Laurie after we both started at Harmac. We became close friends and kept in touch throughout the years. I have fond memories of taking our girls out on Halloween and day trips to Victoria. When I took up guitar, Laurie would drive to Victoria and we would spend time together playing. His musical talents were many and I am so very thankful he shared it with me. He was a very kind and generous soul. I will miss him.
Deepest condolences to Allie, Sarah & Jennifer with much love Bill & Una, Fiona & Shauna.

Laurie, you were one of the nicest gentlemen I had the pleasure of meeting, i have some great memories of playing against you, you were one of the great soccer talents at the time we played. My heart goes out to your daughters and the rest of your family, you will be truly missed! thank's for the memories!

I came on the ferry Friday night's in 70's .. then played with the Harmac boys Sat, partied at Harb's place and then slept on the ferry going home Sunday. It was incredible time playing with Laurie & Brother in-law Bryan Ferguson along with many others . Lots of good memories for a bunch of lads that loved the sport .
Good bye Laurie .. Our deepest condolences to the entire family
The Williams Family

We are all going to miss you sitting in your corner on Thursdays. Your humour and smile. I will miss seeing you run by me on the field. What a player you were. Too young to go but you left your mark on your friends and sport. When tomorrow starts without you there your memory will be in our hearts. 

Hello,
I'm a second cousin of Laurie's. We went to high school together in Nanaimo. While we haven't seen each other for many many years I remember him as a great soccer player. He was well known. Sorry to see that your dad died young. He looks happy with his grandchildren and certainly proud of his daughters.