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In Memory of Greg aka Balin
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With sadness TheOneRing.net announced the passing of staff member, friend and Tolkien fan 'Balin' on March 22nd 2006. He was a fixture on the TORn chat room (Barliman's) where he made many virtual friends that became close personal friends from around the globe.

Balin moderated Barliman's with wit and humor and his good nature and knowledge on a wide range of topics that will be missed. He also was instrumental for TORn in establishing the scholarly track at the ORC and ELF events and helped to bridge the gap between scholars and Lord of the Ring movie fans.

Most of all Balin will be missed by friends and family for the wise, humourous and thoughtful person that he was. Private services will be held for his family.

Balin's family had this to say to his closest friends and TORn staff: "We want to thank everyone for all the kind words and support you have given us. Balin thrived on the camaraderie and friendship he found in all of you, and we thank you for all the care, love, and friendship you have given him and us."

The death followed a long illness in which Balin stayed active and enjoyed his family and friends with vigor and joy. He was a TORn regular at conventions and gatherings, making many friends and closing many bars.

TheOneRing.net extends its deepest sympathies to Balin's family, now also friends of the Tolkien community. We loved your father and husband and will cherish our memories of him.

Add your comments to the condolences thread on TheOneRing.net message board here.

Balin's family feel his memory is best served by donating to the following organizations that directly affected his life. Joliet Area Community Hospice and The Colon Cancer Alliance. If you should choose to donate, please indicate the donation in memory of Gregory Grieman.
Group dated 23rd Mar 2006.
 

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ORC 2006 - Balin and Thor - (800x600, 102kB)
Greg and Leighann at TolCon 2005 - (800x523, 65kB)
Greg and Leighann at TolCon 2005 - (800x526, 58kB)
ORC 2006 - Balin and Thor - Arwen2/Arwen2 Greg and Leighann at TolCon 2005 - Iorhael/Iorhael Greg and Leighann at TolCon 2005 - Iorhael/Iorhael
Dusty and Balin at ORC 2006 - (800x600, 66kB)
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The6thWalker and Balin, TolCon, May 2005 - (600x800, 74kB)
Dusty and Balin at ORC 2006 - Frodo_for_President/Frodo_for_President - Frodo for President/Frodo for President The6thWalker and Balin, TolCon, May 2005 - Ringer Spy Mithfiniel/Ringer Spy Mithfiniel
 Balin and Sulien, ORC 2006 - (800x600, 92kB)
Balin and Mithfiniel, ORC 2006 - (800x600, 104kB)
Balin and The6thWalker at Tolcon, May 2005 - (800x600, 67kB)
Balin and Sulien, ORC 2006 - Ringer Spy Mithfiniel/Ringer Spy Mithfiniel Balin and Mithfiniel, ORC 2006 - Ringer Spy Mithfiniel/Ringer Spy Mithfiniel Balin and The6thWalker at Tolcon, May 2005 - Ringer Spy Mithfiniel/Ringer Spy Mithfiniel
The6thWalker and Balin, TolCon, May 2005 - (600x800, 65kB)
'Rasta' Balin - (576x768, 159kB)
Balin at the Restaurant - (800x600, 74kB)
The6thWalker and Balin, TolCon, May 2005 - Ringer Spy Mithfiniel/Ringer Spy Mithfiniel 'Rasta' Balin - Ringer Spy Osprey/Ringer Spy Osprey Balin at the Restaurant - Ringer Spy Osprey/Ringer Spy Osprey
Balin, Kungaloosh and PearlSandybanks - (800x600, 103kB)
Balin, Friends and Family - (768x576, 210kB)
Thorongil and Balin at ORC 2006 - (800x600, 66kB)
Balin, Kungaloosh and PearlSandybanks - Ringer Spy Osprey/Ringer Spy Osprey Balin, Friends and Family - Ringer Spy Osprey/Ringer Spy Osprey Thorongil and Balin at ORC 2006 - Frodo for President/Frodo for President
Joseph and Greg - (800x533, 82kB)
Balin(Greg) and Members of the Northwesternesse fan group - (800x512, 93kB)
Greg (Balin) and Mithfiniel - (668x800, 72kB)
Joseph and Greg - Ringer Spy Seeph/Ringer Spy Seeph Balin(Greg) and Members of the Northwesternesse fan group - Ringer Spy Slien/Ringer Spy Slien Greg (Balin) and Mithfiniel - Ringer Spy Slien/Ringer Spy Slien
ErinRua and Balin at the ORC 2006 Awards - (600x400, 41kB)
Sharing Fellowship with Balin - (800x600, 112kB)
Balin at Starved Rock - (800x600, 231kB)
ErinRua and Balin at the ORC 2006 Awards - Ringer Spy Rosamund/Ringer Spy ErinRua Sharing Fellowship with Balin - Ringer Spy Kunga/Ringer Spy Kunga Balin at Starved Rock - Ringer Spy Kunga/Ringer Spy Kunga
2004 Starved Rock kunga & Balin - (800x600, 144kB)
Balin and Laura at 2005 DragonCon - (800x600, 127kB)
Balin with John Noble and Friends at DragonCon 2005 - (800x600, 153kB)
2004 Starved Rock kunga & Balin - Ringer Spy Kunga/Ringer Spy Kunga Balin and Laura at 2005 DragonCon - Ringer Spy Kunga/Ringer Spy Kunga Balin with John Noble and Friends at DragonCon 2005 - Ringer Spy Kunga/Ringer Spy Kunga
Balin, Samgamgee and Balin at DragonCon 2005 - (800x600, 147kB)
Balin and Galadriel - (800x600, 106kB)
Balin and HannaBoffin - Two Towers: One Party 2003 - (800x600, 99kB)
Balin, Samgamgee and Balin at DragonCon 2005 - Ringer Spy Kunga/Ringer Spy Kunga Balin and Galadriel - Ringer Spy HannaBoffin/Ringer Spy HannaBoffin Balin and HannaBoffin - Two Towers: One Party 2003 - Ringer Spy HannaBoffin/Ringer Spy HannaBoffin
Balin and Miss Kitty - (800x600, 74kB)
Balin and TORnadoes! - (800x600, 128kB)
Balin, Jincey and Quickbeam in LA - (800x600, 117kB)
Balin and Miss Kitty - Ringer Spy HannaBoffin/Ringer Spy HannaBoffin Balin and TORnadoes! - Ringer Spy HannaBoffin/Ringer Spy HannaBoffin Balin, Jincey and Quickbeam in LA - Ringer Spy HannaBoffin/Ringer Spy HannaBoffin
Balin with Friends - Chicago 2004 - (717x538, 101kB)
Balin with Quickbeam and Thorongil - (717x538, 111kB)
Balin and Friends at ORC 2006 - (717x538, 105kB)
Balin with Friends - Chicago 2004 - Ringer Spy ShelaghC/Ringer Spy ShelaghC Balin with Quickbeam and Thorongil - Ringer Spy ShelaghC/Ringer Spy ShelaghC Balin and Friends at ORC 2006 - Ringer Spy ShelaghC/Ringer Spy ShelaghC
Balin at ORC 2006 - (717x538, 108kB)
Balin at ORC 2006 Awards - (513x627, 80kB)
Balin at ORC 2006 Awards - (714x536, 105kB)
Balin at ORC 2006 - Ringer Spy ShelaghC/Ringer Spy ShelaghC Balin at ORC 2006 Awards - Ringer Spy ShelaghC/Ringer Spy ShelaghC Balin at ORC 2006 Awards - Ringer Spy ShelaghC/Ringer Spy ShelaghC
Balin and Kyle - (270x203, 12kB)
Balin and Kyle - (270x203, 11kB)
Mary and Balin - (270x203, 10kB)
Balin and Kyle - Ringer Spy MaryO/Ringer Spy MaryO Balin and Kyle - Ringer Spy MaryO/Ringer Spy MaryO Mary and Balin - Ringer Spy MaryO/Ringer Spy MaryO
Nocturna and Balin - (640x480, 75kB)
Balin with Rebecca - (360x480, 25kB)
Anne and Greg - Barlibash 2004 - (586x390, 59kB)
Nocturna and Balin - Jincey/Ringer Spy Nocturna Balin with Rebecca - Ringer Spy Mithfiniel/Ringer Spy Mithfiniel Anne and Greg - Barlibash 2004 - Ringer Spy Anne/Ringer Spy Anne
Katrelya and Balin at ORC 2005 - (800x523, 66kB)
Balin, Tookish and Nancy - (568x364, 74kB)
Balin, Nancy and Judy at ROTOP - (800x600, 88kB)
Katrelya and Balin at ORC 2005 - Ringer Spy Katrelya/Ringer Spy Katrelya Balin, Tookish and Nancy - TORn Staffer Tookish/TORn Staffer Tookish Balin, Nancy and Judy at ROTOP - TORn Staffer Tookish/TORn Staffer Tookish
Balin, Judy and Tookish at ROTOP - (800x600, 80kB)
Balin and Friends attempt to write TORn with their Bodies - (800x459, 100kB)
HannaBoffin, Balin, Jincey and SamGamgee7 - (800x600, 80kB)
Balin, Judy and Tookish at ROTOP - TORn Staffer Tookish/TORn Staffer Tookish Balin and Friends attempt to write TORn with their Bodies - TORn Staffer Tookish/TORn Staffer Tookish HannaBoffin, Balin, Jincey and SamGamgee7 - Ringer Spy Solarmax/Ringer Spy Starlady
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