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To: Chris Forte who wrote (107282)	3/28/2012 11:34:43 PM
From: GemSeeker	1 Recommendation Respond to of 120415

Horribly sad news. He was a rare and articulate voice of calm rationality, selflessness and compassion for others that one seldom encounters in the investment community. He is already greatly missed.

To: Chris Forte who wrote (107282)	3/28/2012 11:41:38 PM
From: Joseph B. Schmidt	Respond to of 120415

Very sad, Chris, and you summed up very well who Gary was and what he was about. I always looked forward to his phone calls that always wound up in laughter. He will be missed very much.

To: Chris Forte who wrote (107282)	3/29/2012 12:29:59 AM
From: Catfish	Respond to of 120415

Chris, I just read this, and I am upset. Both of us picked up on Gary's posts over on the Prodigy Money Talk board about the same time....I think it was about '95.....and we have all been together ever since. I only talked with him on the phone a few times, but it was like we were life long friends due to the seventeen years of continuing correspondence. He will be missed.

To: Chris Forte who wrote (107282)	3/29/2012 12:42:08 AM
From: ACAN	Respond to of 120415

Chris; Your peronal loss rings true in your words of tribute to Gary. Gary always came across as a honest ,straightforward ,squareshooter; so your comparison to John Wayne seems very apt. Selfishly, I was very sad to hear of his passing from his painful earth, and I never had the opportunity to meet him personally, just through this site and emails. His soul will rest above, and his family will have many good reminisces of their lost captain and father, I am certain.

To: Chris Forte who wrote (107282)	3/29/2012 1:01:14 AM
From: manny t	Respond to of 120415

I am very saddened to hear of Gary's loss. His selfless contribution to this thread,and reminding us to donate money to organizations, should give comfort to Gary's family for the wonderful person Gary was. I know I will miss him. Manny

To: Chris Forte who wrote (107282)	3/29/2012 1:13:38 AM
From: ~digs	Respond to of 120415

Well said. RIP GPG

To: Chris Forte who wrote (107282)	3/29/2012 1:17:00 AM
From: NY2002	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 120415

Really sad...I will miss him.

To: Chris Forte who wrote (107282)	3/29/2012 1:17:34 AM
From: caly	Respond to of 120415

I'm so very sad to hear this news. I first communicated with Gary at 9600 baud if that tells you anything, and few people have impacted my life the way he has. RIP Gary, and thanks for everything. Many condolences to his loved ones.

To: Chris Forte who wrote (107282)	3/29/2012 1:26:09 AM
From: Todmohr	Respond to of 120415

Chris..What sad sad news..Your wonderful words and obvious emotion speak volumes. I knew Gary far less well than you and others here, but like many feel blessed to have known him through this great forum. My sympathy goes out to his family. Regards, Tod

To: Chris Forte who wrote (107282)	3/29/2012 1:48:57 AM
From: ksuave	2 Recommendations Respond to of 120415

Happy trails, Gary Grobbel, and thanks.

To: Chris Forte who wrote (107282)	3/29/2012 5:32:57 AM
From: sainte-beuve	Respond to of 120415

This is very sad news. Gary was a unique individual who always kept life in perspective. I did not know him personally, and I'm only a part-time investor, but he was always so willing to help out and teach me. He was also deeply rooted in his faith. It wasn't just about investing, it was about doing it honestly, encouraging the good where he saw it (including in companies), and always remembering the poor, the less fortunate. He gave me much guidance not only in investing but especially for living. He will be missed. I want to thank all of you here too for keeping this outstanding thread active and interesting. You carry on his spirit! And I pray that in these difficult days his family may know some of that peace of heart in which Gary is now embraced. Dirk

To: Chris Forte who wrote (107282)	3/29/2012 7:32:55 AM
From: tracor	Respond to of 120415

Very sad! Gary was a great man!!

To: Chris Forte who wrote (107282)	3/29/2012 8:35:00 AM
From: LT	Respond to of 120415

I am saddened by the passing of Gary. I've known him since we ran stock boards for Prodigy and that's been quite awhile ago. He will be missed by many more than his immediate family will ever know. My prayers go out to his family. Lou Truex

To: Chris Forte who wrote (107282)	3/29/2012 8:51:02 AM
From: D. K. G.	Respond to of 120415

Gary was, is and always will be an inspiration with his ability to pick stocks not to mention how decent and kind a person he was. His passing is a great loss to the SI community. My thoughts and prayers to his family and friends..,Godspeed to us all!

To: Chris Forte who wrote (107282)	3/29/2012 9:12:48 AM
From: Max Fletcher	5 Recommendations Respond to of 120415

This is terribly sad news, right on the heels of the loss of Gary and Claudia's daughter Erin. Claudia and Chris have lost a husband and a father, we have lost a friend and mentor, and the world has lost a wonderful person full of grace and generosity. Gary's wisdom was as much about life as it was about stocks. I will always regret that we never had our Kitchen reunion so I could shake the hand of this great man just once. Max

To: Chris Forte who wrote (107282)	3/29/2012 9:32:11 AM
From: RikRichter	1 Recommendation Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 120415

Rest In Peace, Gary.

To: Chris Forte who wrote (107282)	3/29/2012 10:37:04 AM
From: Patricia Meaney	3 Recommendations Respond to of 120415

I just received an email about Gary's demise. Since I don't post here anymore I was quite shocked. I didn't know he was sick. I want to extend my condolences to his family and all his friends here on this board. He was a pioneer when it came to investing in penny stocks. We all know how many lousy penny plays are out there - he had a talent of finding the few good ones. RIP Gary.

To: Chris Forte who wrote (107282)	3/29/2012 2:17:05 PM
From: zen_lunatic420	4 Recommendations Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 120415

Dear Lord, please take care of our dear friend Gary and his daughter. Gary has had one of the most profound impacts on my life and my livelihood of anyone I've ever known, despite the fact we only knew each other through this electronic medium and never had the opportunity to meet face-to-face. He was one of a kind in this investment universe ruled by greed, he openly shared his knowledge and skills with us all, and made it a paramount priority to teach us the value of sharing our success with others. We should all continue to honor Gary's mission for this board, so share our success with others. Gary, you were one of a kind and it was a privilege to know you and learn from you, thank you for sharing your time with me. I hope and pray you have a special place reserved for you in heaven.

To: Chris Forte who wrote (107282)	3/29/2012 4:01:20 PM
From: rogerover	1 Recommendation Respond to of 120415

I'm crushed. Gary was one of a kind. I feel privileged to have known him, invested alongside him, and occasionally sparred with him about one investment or another. "his spirit will ring loud and clear like an opening bell forever" Nicely put.

To: Chris Forte who wrote (107282)	3/29/2012 6:35:44 PM
From: whenitgoesup	Respond to of 120415

Very sorry about Gary's passing. He will be greatly missed by all his friends in real time and in our virtual world. He was always a gentleman on SI and his research on undervalued companies was unmatched. Deepest sympathy to Gary's family. RIP Gary.

To: Chris Forte who wrote (107282)	3/29/2012 7:59:56 PM
From: fastcats	Respond to of 120415

So sad. Gary was always concerned about the less fortunate among us and was always willing to teach anyone who was interested in the ways of microcap investing. A truly selfless person, he will be missed by many. My condolences to his family. May he rest in peace. John

To: Chris Forte who wrote (107282)	3/30/2012 1:07:56 PM
From: ManyMoose	2 Recommendations Respond to of 120415

Although I didn't know either you or Gary, I wish I had. You sound like the kind of guys we need more of. My sincere condolences.

To: Chris Forte who wrote (107282)	3/30/2012 2:04:14 PM
From: catchmeifyoucan	1 Recommendation Respond to of 120415

Chirs F - Sorry to hear about Gary, been away from this board for a few days. Very good post you wrote and I share your vision of who GPG really was. I'm sure his legacy will linger around these boards for a long time.

To: Chris Forte who wrote (107282)	3/30/2012 3:24:10 PM
From: SeanMarconi	18 Recommendations Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 120415

God Bless Gary and his family. I've been working with Gary for the past 8 years and he has been teaching me the ropes in this field. He has been one of the greatest mentors that I could ever ask for in the whole world. He is the one who kicked my ass and pushed me to my limit and learning and getting good and finding undiscovered micros that could be a great investment opportunity. It has been a very rough week for me..and I'm sure for many here. It is very sad to see such a dedicated person who helped out so many companies and investors in this field. He will truly be missed and I still haven't met anyone that could even come close to him. I grew up about 5 minutes from Gary and have spent some good time with him. He was a fighter and his energy in this business is unforgettable. Fortunately, I was able to see him one last time at his daughters funeral last month. Very sad way to see Gary...but we had an opportunity to talk stocks and always good to see him smile. He would work 24/7 365 24,000+ hours to try and beat the market and his brain was literally a hard drive. What is great is 90% of his legendary career is on this thread. Over 40,000 posts in 15 years is a true statement of his work ethic and helpful to others. In Memory of Gary P. Grobbel obits.dignitymemorial.com