Stacey L. Childs (a.k.a. "NICOmom") 1970 - 2007

[srpowered240sx]

i had no idea. my deepest condolences. i never met her, but remember always hearing about how great she was. rest in peace.

[Dano]

I love you Stace, Enjoy your wings mama.



- Phoenix NOPI '05 after winning the Paul Soder award.

[dickie]

i also never met Stacey but from the way Greg and the rest of you guys spoke of her, i know she would have been a great person to know and an unbeatable friend.

Prayers and strength are being sent from my family and friends to Greg and his kids and Stacey's family. God bless you guys.

[Joe]

Greg, I dont know what to say that hasnt already been said but I offer my deepest condolences and if you ever need anything, im only a phonecall away. You both have always been there for myself and on top of that, everyone in the community. We are here to help. I know its a cliche, but just try to remember the good times.

Love you guys-Joe

[nchopp]

[szh]

RIP, Stacey / NICOmom.

I had the privilege of briefly meeting you and Greg and a couple of your kids in Phoenix last year and it was a real fun evening - I wish I could have extended it longer, but work beckoned me back.

I hope that you are looking down at this from Heaven and smiling, because you have succeeded in making and raising a wonderful family. You should be proud of that.

Greg and kids, we are here for you ...

Z

[srphoenix]

I cant even imagine what your going through right now Greg. I'm deeply saddened and I never even had the oppurtunity to meet this wonderful person. I'll be praying for you, the kids, and the whole family. Just remember that you have a family of 75000+ to help you guys through this.

[MattB]

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss...my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

[Speedy13]

wow... I'm really sorry for your loss... I'm brand new to the forum and won't pretend I can empathize but my prayers are with you and your family.

[Fezzik]

Greg my prayers are with you and your family. Our whole community has lost someone dear and will always be missed.

[96Qowner]

Words fail at times like these, but my sentiments are well expressed in an old Hebrew proverb:

"Say not in grief 'she is no more' but live in thankfulness that she was"

Rough times, Greg, but you have the strength of others with you. God bless.

[EZcheese15]

Greg, it goes without saying, that we are all deeply saddened by your loss. Stacey was a mother to all of us, and we'll never forget her. Like others have mentioned, I'm only a phone call away. I'm also only a 4 hour flight away. I'm there for you....we all are.

[Speeddoctor]

My condolences to Greg and family as well as to the NICO family. We all lose in this deal. Stacey was the epitome of a NICO Mom...supportive....had style...loved her man...loved on all of us....I still remember those awesome NICO nails she had done for the first meeting I had with she and Greg.

She is in a better place..but we suffer...no one more than the immediate family.

I know that it goes without saying, that the NICO family will be there for you Greg and your family...Luv u.....Rex aka speeddoctor

[UncleBen]

Prayin for you Greg. I know it's hard, but over 75,000 people got your back. Stay safe, brother.

[Loki]

Oh ****...I saw the In Memory banner in Noah's sig and thought it was his wife at first. Jesus Greg, I don't know what to say. I'm so sorry man If there's anything I could possibly do, please ask.

[MagikDragon]

Wow, whats to say that hasn't already been said.

Greg, you are a dear friend and When I met both you and Stacey last year you brought me into your team and treated me like family, I spent some time chatting with Stacey last year and she was such a wonderful person, Remember her for who she was, not what cancer has done with her. She is in a better place and will always be remembered. Love you Brotha, Send my deepest regards to the family.

Don't Hesitate to call

[RogerHinga]

Greg if there is anything I can do for you and the family please let me know..

[freakonaleash1187]

Like others, I have never met her, but I have always heard how wonderful of a person she was. I wish I could of met her, RIP Nico Mom.

[rotorimp]

RIP, Stacey -----NICOmom.

Greg-- god be with you and your family.

[cmkelly]

I'm sure words can't describe your saddness right now, mine certainly can't. Peace be with you and your family until you are reunited again in Christ.

Chris

[s14brent]

greg, i'm terribly sorry. i will be donating come next pay day buddy. take care and like roger said if theres ever anything, let me know.

[bobotech]

Unfortunately, I only met Stacey once at the 2006 NOPI Nationals. Below are a couple of pictures I had....

I love this picture of her. Just such a pretty picture of her smile and her eyes.

Its like you can look into her soul.

I wished I could have met her as well.

[PantherRacer]

I didn't know, I guess I should browse more often...She was really cool and funny whenever she posted, she had a great sense of humor and self.Another great person I wished to meet in person has passed away, I guess I should speed up my efforts.

[nchopp]

YouTube link to the video.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=mltEFoEyzwk

[shortbus1981]

Greg, I am writing this with tears in my eyes. I am truly sorry for your loss. I cannot even begin to imagine the pain you and your kids must be experiencing. The few times I did meet Stacey she seemed to be a strong willed, amazing woman. I remember first meeting you guys at NOPI, and Stacey was grilling up burgers and hot dogs for all of us hungy AZ350Z guys. Or when we held "Retard Garage" at your place and she was cooking for all of us morons wrenching on our cars in your front yard.

I truly do not know what to say, Greg. My prayers are with you, your family and Stacey. You got to stay strong for you kids man...and I know you can do it. And you know you have the whole AZ350Z crew there to help...we are always here for you man. Keep your head up my friend...Ill see you Saturday.

-Jason Grossoaka Shortbus

[PBfrEAk]

My deepest condolences go out to the Childs family.

I like most others never met her, but again, have heard nothing but good things about her.

She will be sorely missed but at the same time be with us always.

Rest in Peace.

[audtatious]

Gang, dig deep. Those of you who have been to events or spent time working on cars at Gregs house, you are bound to have pictures.

[nchopp]

Greg, I am writing this with tears in my eyes.

I imagine there will be a lot of very manly men with tears over the next few weeks.

Lyrics to "Homesick", the second track on the video.

You're in a better place, I've heard a thousand timesAnd at least a thousand times I've rejoiced for youBut the reason why I'm broken, the reason why I cryIs how long must I wait to be with you

I close my eyes and I see your faceIf home's where my heart is then I'm out of placeLord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehowI've never been more homesick than now

Help me Lord cause I don't understand your waysThe reason why I wonder if I'll ever knowBut, even if you showed me, the hurt would be the sameCause I'm still here so far away from home

I close my eyes and I see your faceIf home's where my heart is then I'm out of placeLord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehowI've never been more homesick than now

In Christ, there are no goodbyeAnd in Christ, there is no endSo I'll hold onto Jesus with all that I haveTo see you againTo see you again

And I close my eyes and I see your faceIf home's where my heart is then I'm out of placeLord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehowWon't you give me strength to make it through somehowWon't you give me strength to make it through somehow

I've never been more homesick than now

[The Count]

Not much else to say. You know you'll be in my prayers. God bless you guys and help you make it through.

[nchopp]

I thank God I did get the chance to meet her, even if it was only once.