Bruce Greig Dies At Age 56

Submitted by jon on May 27, 2008 - 7:51am.

Canadian Bruce Greig has died at the age of 56 from injuries suffered in a car accident in Alberta last weekend. Greig holds the tenth highest deadlift of all-time at 308 of 859 pounds. He also holds the Master 40-44 and Master 45-49 deadlift WPC World Records at 308. Greig organized and hosted the 1999 and 2003 WPC World Championships. A service will be held in Okotoks, Alberta on May 29.

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Submitted by jim voronin (not verified) on May 27, 2008 - 9:02am. » quote

Bruce was a good man; he will be missed. My condolences to Wendy and his family.

Submitted by GARY (CAPT CANADA) BOBROVITZ (not verified) on May 27, 2008 - 9:22am. » quote

"..Hey Kid.." hopefully you will finally enjoy peace...thanks for turning so many of us into powerlifters...you were quite a character and a great lifter, coach and mentor.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on May 27, 2008 - 9:44am. » quote

I competed in Bruce's WPC North American Powerlifting Championship in Canada (2001). Bruce ran a great meet, was the head spotter at the meet for the squats, and was a gracious host. I had never met him before and had time to chat with him at the hotel everyone was staying. He seemed like a very quality individual. 56 is way to young to get taken out of the game of life. My condolences to his family.

Submitted by Yuriy Ustinov (not verified) on May 27, 2008 - 10:19am. » quote

Russian Powerlifting Organization presents condolences.
It was the fine sportsman and the good friend.
Eternal memory.

Submitted by Putt Houston on May 27, 2008 - 10:45am. » quote

rest in peace

Putt Houston.... now with more Bom Chicka Wahwahhhhhh

Submitted by RonLHuillier on May 27, 2008 - 11:55am. » quote

Condolences to friends and family...

Submitted by kegrice (not verified) on May 27, 2008 - 12:58pm. » quote

a great man and a huge deadlifter. did alot for the WPC.I lifted in the 1999 WPC worlds he promoted. you will be missed rest in peace.

Submitted by GARY (CAPT CANADA) BOBROVITZ (not verified) on May 27, 2008 - 1:50pm. » quote

an update for BRUCE GREIG funeral...service to begin at 12:30 Friday, May 30th at the community hall in Nanton, Alberta about 90 minutes south of Calgary

Submitted by rharris on May 27, 2008 - 4:11pm. » quote

Like everyone, we are shocked and saddened to hear about Bruce's passing. The AFPF/AAFPF extends our formal condolences to the Greig family and to the Canadian powerlifting community, at large. To that, the following members of the E.C. add their personal condolences as well for a great lifter and fine man who will be missed and remembered fondly by all.
Ernie Frantz
Scott Mendleson
Robert Harris
Carol Upton

Submitted by SJamieson (not verified) on May 27, 2008 - 5:53pm. » quote

My daughter and I met Bruce through his gym in Okotoks and came to consider him a good friend. He was a good and kind man and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family in their time of grief.

Submitted by rharris on May 27, 2008 - 6:22pm. » quote

GARY (CAPT CANADA) BOBROVITZ wrote:

an update for BRUCE GREIG funeral...service to begin at 12:30 Friday, May 30th at the community hall in Nanton, Alberta about 90 minutes south of Calgary

Gary,
Do you know if any sort of memorial fund, etc has been set up?
Thanks,
Robert Harris
Las Vegas, NV

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on May 27, 2008 - 9:11pm. » quote

RIP Bruce :(

Submitted by mastermonster on May 27, 2008 - 11:00pm. » quote

No excuses! Just lift it!

I'm very sorry to hear this. His Masters records were unreal! Rest in peace Bruce.

Submitted by GARY (CAPT CANADA) BOBROVITZ (not verified) on May 28, 2008 - 11:07am. » quote

Here's a visual history of BRCUE GREIG'S life....remember, reflect and reminisce

www.youtube.com/profile_videos?p=r&user=argoplus2007&page=3

Bruce Greig deadlift 820

www.hockeydraftcentral.com/1973/73114.html
www.zoominfo.com/people/Greig_Bruce_538594693.aspx

Bruce Greig deadlift 820

Submitted by GARY (CAPT CANADA) BOBROVITZ (not verified) on May 28, 2008 - 1:28pm. » quote

Robert, there are currently discussions underway with the Greig family in consideration of a memorial fund, tribute trophy, and other options to honour and recognize Bruce's contribution to the sport of powerlifting and his support of so many athletes. We'll keep everyone posted when there's a decision.

Submitted by M (not verified) on May 28, 2008 - 4:58pm. » quote

My very deepest condolences to Bruce's family and friends.

Submitted by GARY (CAPT CANADA) BOBROVITZ (not verified) on May 29, 2008 - 12:26pm. » quote

Condolences can be emailed to this address...

WWW.SNODGRASSFUNERALHOMES.COM

Submitted by J. Slyk (not verified) on May 30, 2008 - 5:37pm. » quote

I competed in several of Bruce's meets. I always felt very comfortable with him spotting on the squats. He will be missed deeply by all. My condolences to his family.

Submitted by jonebgood (not verified) on June 4, 2008 - 4:24pm. » quote

I met Bruce and Wendy in the early nineties and lifted at his meets for many years. Always great events and this news really saddens me. A great competitor, always encouraging, and this sport will miss him. My thoughts are with his family. Jon Wolbers.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on June 4, 2008 - 4:37pm. » quote

Yes he was a great man and will be missed by all of us.

Submitted by cheryl (not verified) on August 14, 2008 - 12:07pm. » quote

Rest in peace Bruce! You were my inspiration!