Dear Jane
I send my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. But, I am also sorry for my loss. The loss of a great teacher, director, coach and a wonderful friend.
From the time I met George, in the 6th grade and throughout my terrible teenage years, he was one of the most influencial men in my life. He saw my difficulties as a child from divorced parents. He saw me struggle with 'teenage stuff'. He saw ME! He always had time to listen. He was always there when I needed him and I always felt he understood me.
George had a fantiastic ability to make me feel that I was special. That I was important. And he instilled in me the belief that whatever I wanted out of life, I could get.....If I worked at it. He helped me to laugh at myself and accept myself for who I was/am. He believed in who I was and who I would become.
Meeting George last summer was a beautiful reminder of the magnificent man that he was. I was reminded of how proud I am that knew him. I was reminded of his ability to me me feel good about myself. I was reminded of how lucky I was, to be one of his "children".
George will always be one of the most important people in my life. And will always be a part of who I am.
I will miss him.
I will honor his memory and
I will love him....always.
Thank you Jane for letting me be a part of your lives. Thank you for years of love and support. Thank you for treating me as one of your own. And thank you Jane for taking such good care of George all these years.
All my love
Sheila K. Quinlan
