Ride To Greg Darling's (GOYO's) Memorial Service

[86er]

On Tuesday the 25th, there will be a memorial service to celebrate the life of Greg Darling. The service will be at 4pm in Roswell Ga, with visitation with the family from 3pm. I talked to his wife, Valerie, and told her I intend to ride to the service. She said "Thank you. Greg would like that, and no suits, wear your riding gear and bring your helmet in with you!"

 

I intend to leave my house at about 3:15 for a leisurely ride to the service, arriving about 3:40. I would love for any of you in the area that can make it to join me. I think we could stop for a bite to eat after.

 

Dragonrider has said that he will be here and I believe Blackjack and Fly-N-Lo might make it as well. If you would like to join us and would like my address for your GPS, or directions for your 2D Nav, just give me a call or PM me.

 

Below is the info from Valerie's email to me:

 

As Greg wished, there will be a Memorial Service for him as a Celebration of his Life. The service will be on Tuesday, March 25 at 4:00 PM in The Chapel at Roswell United Methodist Church (Building B), Mimosa Blvd., in Historic Roswell, Georgia (where both our sons were christened). The azaleas and dogwoods will be in bloom, at a time of Rebirth and Easter, a time he loved.

Memorial Service for Greg Darling

 

Tuesday, March 25 4:00 P.M.

The Chapel

Roswell United MethodistChurch, Bldg. B

Mimosa Blvd., Historic Roswell, GA

 

Visitation with Greg’s family one hour before and after service in The Parlor, Building B.

 

 

 

Directions to hotels from Airport:

 

Interstate 85 North through city of Atlanta (downtown) to I-75 North (signs will say Marietta). Connect with 285 East (towards Greenville/Augusta), exit onto GA 400 going North. From GA 400, take exit 7 towards Roswell (east).

 

For the Marriott, stay in right lane, make immediate right onto Market Blvd. Marriott Courtyard is on right.

For the Doubletree, exit toward Marietta (west) onto Holcomb Bridge Road. Hotel is ¼ mile on left.

 

 

Directions from both hotels to the Church:

 

Exit hotels onto Holcomb Bridge Road (left on Holcomb Bridge Rd).

Go 1 mile to Warsaw Road (Olive Garden restaurant is on left).

Left on Warsaw Road approximately 2 miles to Atlanta Highway (St.).

Turn left. Go through first intersection to second light (Mimosa Blvd.).

Left on Mimosa. Church and Chapel are on the right side. Chapel is Building B. Look for signs to The Parlor at back of building for Visitation with Greg’s family.

 

And if you missed it, here is a link to the essay that his 8 year old son wrote. Warning: This is very emotional!

 

[86er]

Looks like the weather will be nice for the service tomorrow. Calling for a high in the 60s.

 

[86er]

Blackjack and Dragonrider joined me, and two other friends that rode with Greg, at the memorial service today. Valerie, Greg's widow, thanked us for showing up on the bikes and in riding gear, because Greg would have liked that. I said that is the only way I would send off a riding buddy.

 

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In order: Russ, Blackjack, Dragonrider & Chris.

 

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After the celebration of Greg's life, we stopped by Taco Mac to raise a few glasses in his honor.

 

That, btw, is how I want to go. Friends on their bikes, and having a good time with friends in remembrance!

 

 

 

[Squidley]

Glad that you were able to show up and show respects, looks like you all had a good time considering the purpose.