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01-03-2009, 05:35 PM
Remembering Greg P. (by Kermit O./forwarded by John H.)
Dear Family,
A few years ago I got to participate in something most all of us will do someday, be there for the passing of my sponsor, Greg Pierce. It was sad, yet a huge
honor for me knowing who Greg was and what he did for this fellowship that served my life. This is a brief bio of Greg P.:
Greg’s story is in the little white book and the Basic Text, “I was Unique”. He wrote the NA Tree, which was our very first service structure. He had a vision of
linking all the NA groups in a structure like a Willow Tree who’s branches hang to the same level of service. He got to sit in the very first Area Service Meeting in
California and watch this dream come true. One day when he was obsessing he wrote the Triangle of Self-Obsession IP. Along with Joseph P. wrote the Review
Draft of A Guide To Step 4. He also wrote the Living The Program IP and the entire tradition portion of the Basic Text. He dictated to the Literature Committee on
the phone from Oregon to Tennessee here they were. They hired a woman who could type fast and he just spoke through the phone to her as she typed. It was the
least edited section of the Basic Text. He was a great man…and there isn’t a plaque, a sign, or nothing…just they he would have wanted it…sniff sniff…I miss my
sponsor. His wife, Lois, sent me a prayer he had written and I would like to pass it on to you.
Dear God, protect me and provide for me. Guide me and illuminate the path of my pilgrimage. Grant me courage, commitment, and strength.
Teach me to care and give without reservation. Make me aware of gratitude and principle. Help me recognize your presence around me. And let
my life be a reflection of you love. Amen
Dear Family,
A few years ago I got to participate in something most all of us will do someday, be there for the passing of my sponsor, Greg Pierce. It was sad, yet a huge
honor for me knowing who Greg was and what he did for this fellowship that served my life. This is a brief bio of Greg P.:
Greg’s story is in the little white book and the Basic Text, “I was Unique”. He wrote the NA Tree, which was our very first service structure. He had a vision of
linking all the NA groups in a structure like a Willow Tree who’s branches hang to the same level of service. He got to sit in the very first Area Service Meeting in
California and watch this dream come true. One day when he was obsessing he wrote the Triangle of Self-Obsession IP. Along with Joseph P. wrote the Review
Draft of A Guide To Step 4. He also wrote the Living The Program IP and the entire tradition portion of the Basic Text. He dictated to the Literature Committee on
the phone from Oregon to Tennessee here they were. They hired a woman who could type fast and he just spoke through the phone to her as she typed. It was the
least edited section of the Basic Text. He was a great man…and there isn’t a plaque, a sign, or nothing…just they he would have wanted it…sniff sniff…I miss my
sponsor. His wife, Lois, sent me a prayer he had written and I would like to pass it on to you.
Dear God, protect me and provide for me. Guide me and illuminate the path of my pilgrimage. Grant me courage, commitment, and strength.
Teach me to care and give without reservation. Make me aware of gratitude and principle. Help me recognize your presence around me. And let
my life be a reflection of you love. Amen