Monday, May 23, 2022
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At some time during my educational journey, I came across a story that originated with Benjamin Franklin, about a person known in three different ways, "The Three John's." First, there was the John that God knew, then there was the John that John knew, lastly there was the John that everyone else knew, and all of those folks knew him in a different way.
This then is the George I knew: The first time I met George it was his smile that impressed me! But, I also noticed the little gleam in his eye which told me there was a little boy behind that smile. (and he is probably Irish ). I think there was part of George that never grew up. He traveled extensively and loved adventure. I don't think he was an adrenaline junkie, but he loved to do things like bungee jump, and skydive for god sake!!
George and I shared an interest in history, Politics, and related biographies. A short conversation with George would alert anyone that he was smart, articulate, and had worked hard to accomplishe a stellar career. George had a very eclectic
scope of interest and it was one of those unique things that brought George and I together.
A number of years ago, I was standing in line at a Starbucks with a colleague of mine from U.N.L.V. When a lady in Front of us turned around And bravely confronted us about the rodeo that was being held at the Thomas and Mack on our campus. The first words out of her mouth were, "my husband would love to go to the rodeo but we can't find tickets". I found some tickets, and the rest is history. George and Jane became my good friends.
One last thought;
I came across this Quote not too long ago. "when you speak of me after I'm gone, and you will. Please be kind, I did the best I could with what I had at the time, I had it in the world I was living in." George, yours was a life well played, well played!
Bud
