Stephen Joseph Greer, a local friend and advocate who was living with ALS, passed away peacefully at home on September 1, 2024. Early in his journey with ALS, Steve wrote: “Let compassion be your compass. You have never really lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.” He embodied this statement in all that he did. He co-founded the Blue Ridge Ride to Defeat ALS with his son, Matthew, which raised over $140,000 in its inaugural year. He walked in the Richmond and DC Walks to Defeat ALS while he still could, was involved with ALS.org Board of Directors, Pharmaceutical Patient Board Advisor, led support groups, participated in research studies, and was generous in his time, prayers, and compassion for all he met. Read more online in his obituary.
A memorial service for Steve was held on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, located at 5607 Gordonsville Rd, in Keswick, VA. The memorial service was followed by a reception.
Steve was a great gift to this world. We are all better for having known him. Losing people like Steve makes us just work harder to end this terrible disease. He did what he could, and now we carry on the task.