Gregs Afterlife Page

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Below is how "Greg" blossomed into a world traveler and will bring you up to date on all the places he's visited, the people he's met and the lives he's touched. Every person that touches that bottle has learned about colon cancer and that's my mission. Janet

This jar represents the memory of Greg Kelley, a way of remembering why he died; a symbol of hope.

One day the jar was sitting on Mom's kitchen counter and I decided to dress it up, Mom found a pair of sunglasses and Al and myself started looking for props. It was a great healing experience for all of us; a "star" was born and he was nominated the Colon Cancer Afterlife Spokesperson. Greg's words "my death will save your life" has come true for his 5 other siblings who have endured the drinking of the infamous 3oz. "Fleet" bottle preparing for a colonoscopy. This has ensured that the polyps they may find (yes a few of us are every 3-year visitors) are detected at an early stage.

The following photograph's have evolved from 2002 to present. The people who have "borrowed Greg" have become more and more creative. It's been a great way to spread the word on colon cancer and the importance of getting screened.

2. Any props (I encourage this) that you use in Greg's pictures become part of his luggage and are the sole property of Greg.

If you bring Greg on a vacation and someone asks what the jar is, tell them " This jar represents Greg Kelley, who died at the age of 48 from colon cancer, visit his website for more information." This brings awareness to the words Colon Cancer and hopefully the"someone" who visits this page becomes more educated about COLON CANCER through my links and schedules an appointment with their doctor. If you are under the age of 50 and have family history, talk to your doctor about scheduling a colonoscopy. if he says no, find another doctor! Don't procrastinate about it! Just think- all these pictures of "Greg" on just this one page don't represent the amount of people that have died from colon cancer, MANY of them young and MANY unnecessarily.

"It could save your guts.....no ifs, ands, or butts!" (thanks for that one ECHN) )

Greg's first formal pic.jpg (57301 bytes)

- he butted into a 5-generation photograph of me, Dad, Nana, Mom, Daniel, Kellie and Andrew.

Greg had the pleasure of traveling with David & Robin Tracey to Italy; they went to visit their daughter Emily studying in Florence.

Looking out over Florence Emily and her classmates A bridge overlooking the Arno River in Florence.

Robin visited Emily in Florence again and took a side trip to England. She spread Greg's ashes in the sunken garden at Kensington Palace

Enjoying a ride up the Cog Rail View from Pike Peak at the top of the summit On his back porch

Because this was such a special day and we were on our way home, Janet really treated Greg like a king.

I think Greg's feeling very comfortable in his travels now, he even had more fun than me!

He actually is back to his old self now; he had some wild adventures and met some "interesting" people.

Wherever he goes, he's sure to tell them he's the Colon Cancer Afterlife Spokesperson.

Greg was quite anxious today (6/19) about his upcoming trip to Spain. He hopped into Lyn's purse

and prepared himself for the long flight. I'm sure he's dreaming about the gorgeous

Senoritas he plans on meeting in Madrid. Danielle thinks Mom is "sick" for bringing Greg along,

but everyone else can't wait for the anticipated photograph's. Hope Lyn and Greg have a great journey!

Greg hung out on Janet's deck and anxiously awaited a family 4th of July party. He partied until the wee hours of the night.

On July 10th, Doug (Floyd) Johnson has us to his house to observe the making of his first "Egg" Commemorative Ale.

He took Greg's award winning brew and slightly tweaked the recipe. Several of the Hop River Home Brew Members

Doug grinding grains The ingredients Doug with his arm around Greg Doug and his home-brew set up.

Greg had the pleasure of traveling with Gerry and Fran Gallo on a trip to visit her cousin Joanne and

her friend Kathy in Orange, CA. Their first and second stop on their journey were Vegas and Hoover Dam.

Kudos' to Gerry and Fran for the great job at obeying the rules; Greg had a great time!

He had his own room (#1766) in the Golden Nugget and ventured out to many casinos,

spent some time with a couple mermaids and attempted to enter the Glitter Gulch.

Gerry and Fran (and Greg) took a Greyline Tour of Hoover Dam with what they said was the most informative, happy and lover of life guide, Carmel, she even had her picture taken with Greg!

Greg made himself right at home in Fran's cousin Joanne's house and enjoyed all the amenities she had to

offer. Joanne and her friend Kathy treated him like a King. He spent many hours just relaxing and

Oh Boy, where do I begin. Most of the pictures are self-explanatory and wild.

Gerry and Fran let Greg go overboard......geez. He certainly was a Hollywood celebrity and fit right in.

It took him hours to stroll the Walk of Fame on Sunset Blvd. I love the picture of him with William Shatner.

Gerry, Fran, Joanne and Kathy brought Greg to Simi Valley and Greg viewed the burial site of our former

president, saw the first piece of the Berlin Wall taken down and sat in his oval office.

President Reagan sure has a beautiful view of the countryside from his tomb. Greg enjoyed the view too.

Another wild adventure for Greg! Great food at Las Brisas and The Breeze, a cold beer at Laguna Beach

Brewing Co. and some sunshine made for a great day. Fran had to keep Greg from falling off the table

when he checked out the gal sitting behind him; Greg envisioned her thong as a possible sling shot

and hoped to be the recipient. He souvenir shopped and even test-drove a car.

This is one of my favorite pictures of this trip! (Where in the world is Greg Kelley?)

Gerry and Fran Gallo brought Greg on another great trip visiting Disney, Epcot, Big River Brewing Company on the boardwalk and

Greg was honored to be the first Colon Cancer Afterlife Spokesperson to receive a personal tour of Big River Brewing Company.

Having been a Master Brewer himself, he really would have loved this tour if he was still alive. (Greg if you only knew...)

Head Brewer Rich Michaels showed Gerry and "Greg" the copper vats to drool for.

Greg was meticulous at keeping his copper kettles clean and Rich would've scored a "10 " in Greg's eyes.

Rich Gave Greg a souvenir glass, matches and his business card. Thanks for being a good sport Rich.

The Martel family attended the Daytona 500 and requested Greg's presence. They did a great job!

Bobby Hamilton, Jr. was a good sport and thought it was a great way to spread the word on colon cancer.

Greg is ready with his yarmulka (kippah) on, and luggage packed. He is attending the graduation of a

co-worker's (Pippin) daughter, who's graduating from medical school; he will be arriving in Tel-Aviv.

Pippin (pictured above with Greg), lost her mother to colon cancer; her mom was 39 years old.

This is one more reason that you should have a colonoscopy if colon cancer runs in your family! If there is

family history, you shouldn't wait until you're over 50. Colon cancer is a very treatable disease

"HI: Jan, finally have a computer to send you a note about our travels. WE have made a whirlwind tour of Israel.

So far we've been to Tel Aviv, Nazareth, Tiberius, The Dead Sea, Jericho, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Be'er Sheva.

Greg has been to all these places with us and has a permanent resting place at several of these locations in some wonderful places, ie.

The Jaffa Gate entrance into the old city of Jerusalem, The sea of Galilee, the Dead Sea, The Church of the Nativity where

Jesus was born, and he saw Laura Bush at the Al Alaska Mosque (the dome of the Rock, Islam's holiest place on earth) and

had his picture taken with her in the background as she was leaving the mosque, at least that is what I hope to see when

I get a close up of the place she was walking as she was leaving (we just escaped being run over by secret service and the

Jerusalem police as they were containing a couple of guys that were yelling and swearing at her.) Unfortunately, I didn't

bring the wire for uploading the pics from the camera so you'll see the shots when we return. We didn't have time to leave Israel,

so there are no pic's of the Sinai. But I think you'll be pleased to see the places we visited . Greg was a hit with everyone he

met and has a whole new set of international contacts, including a man from Tibet. We had dinner one night at a cool place

called the Borderline Cafe in Jerusalem. We'd all had a few too many margaritas and Greg, wild and crazy guy that he is,

actually got picked up, you'll see the shots, nothing too risqué, he was a gentleman. So, I'll call you when I return, wish you were

here, see you soon, Pip, Cody and Greg"

"Greg a gentleman?" Maybe because he is/was in the holiest place on earth! Pip and Cody did a great job spreading the word on colon cancer in Israel. Everyone there was very receptive and thought it was a great idea.