As a wrestler who grew up in the same NCKL league as the Clay Center teams that the Grater family was know to be a big part of over the years, I'm deeply saddend to hear this news. Deep down I think the wrestler in us all knew he'd pull through, but alas he's gone. He did so much for the sport on local and national levels that will be unmatched by many. He was a great ambassador for the sport as a fan, booster, and loving father.

Clay Center, Kansas Wrestling, and USA Wrestling has lost a major contributor to our sport. It's our duties to let the memory of Greg Grater live on.

To the Grater Family: We are all there for you if you need anything. The wrestling family can't replace your loss, but we can certainly try to comfort you in the days, weeks and months ahead.

God Bless.