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Discussion in 'Northwest' started by Adrenln328, Oct 26, 2004.

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  1. Adrenln328

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    #1 Adrenln328, Oct 26, 2004
    Some of you may remember George ( red/tan 355 6 speed ) who has been a member for a couple of years and attended several events. He went on the Olympic Peninsula drive.
    His battle with lung cancer is now over.
     
  2. StoryBook

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    #2 StoryBook, Oct 26, 2004
    Thats so sad to hear Byron. From just the few conversations we had together he seemed like a great guy. May he rest in peace.
     
  3. Willis360

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    #3 Willis360, Oct 26, 2004
    Very sad, indeed. He was a very nice guy and looked like he enjoyed the Olympic drive to Sol Duc.
     
  4. albertl

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    #4 albertl, Oct 26, 2004
    Really sorry to hear. Nice guy. Condolences to the family.
     
  5. GaryReed

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    #5 GaryReed, Oct 26, 2004
    I am very sorry to hear about George. He was a really nice guy.

    Here's a photo of George (on the right) smiling and standing in front of his red 355 at Hurricane Ridge, during the Olympic Peninsula weekend event in July.
     
  6. stokpro

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    #6 stokpro, Oct 26, 2004
    That is very sad news. May he Rest In Peace.
     
  7. GaryReed

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    #7 GaryReed, Oct 26, 2004
    This picture of George was just posted on the club's chat list by Frankie, so I am talking the liberty of posting it here too.
     
  8. f355spider

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    #8 f355spider, Oct 26, 2004
    Rest in peace George...

    Vty,
    Dave

    I'm sure he's running his 355B and C6 Corvette up in heaven. Keep em at redline George! ;)
     
  9. Jdubbya

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    #9 Jdubbya, Oct 26, 2004
    So sorry to hear this sad news. He will be missed!!
     
  10. Spasso

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    #10 Spasso, Oct 26, 2004
    I think I got to meet him once. Sorry I didn't get to know him. May rest in peace.
     
  11. NickM3

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    #11 NickM3, Oct 26, 2004
    Rest in peace George
     
  12. speed wrench

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    #12 speed wrench, Oct 26, 2004
    George was a neighbor and friend. I have been a Ferrari fan for a long time so you can imagine what it was like seeing a red 355 rolling down our street. George would always stop and say hi. After getting to know George he encouraged me to get my Ferrari telling me about all the great events and people in the club. That car always made him smile he said "You only go around once so you might as well enjoy it". It was a honor knowing him he realy knew how to enjoy life. He will be missed.
     
  13. BigTex

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    #13 BigTex, Oct 26, 2004
    I explained, today, that very same motivation.

    Condolences to the family, and the whole NW crew as well.
    You sure live in a beautiful place to drive them!

    I'll not remove the Ron Tonkin license frame from my '77.
    It's part of it's story.
     
  14. D-348

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    #14 D-348, Oct 26, 2004
    Very sad news indeed. I'm glad that I got a chance to meet him, he was an exceptional person. He will be missed.

    Our thoughts are with his family...
     
  15. tsang85

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    #15 tsang85, Oct 26, 2004
    very sad to hear of this. my condolences to his family and the NW crew. I've never met georege or any of you, but I'm sure he was a nice guy from what i've read.
     
  16. Tifoso1

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    #16 Tifoso1, Oct 26, 2004
    I don't believe I had the pleasure of meeting him in the past :( Best wishes to his family during this difficult time, and may he rest in peace.
     
  17. etip

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    #17 etip, Oct 26, 2004
    I didn't know him, but I am sorry about his family's loss.
     
  18. Adrenln328

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    #18 Adrenln328, Oct 26, 2004
    Thanks for all the great comments. You have it pretty well identified. George was always one to help anyone in any situation he found. He was a paramedic & firefighter & that probably was about a perfect occupation for him.
    When I found him in his house yesterday, his computer was still on. After 911 got him to the hospital, I went to turn off the puter. His wallpaper is his Ferrari in the woods by his house, showing that he really focused on this fine car. He always liked to share it with others. He often drove it to the firehouse & gave folks rides. He even took it to a wedding of a fireman buddy this fall & gave the keys to the groom so they could get wedding pictures in it.
    As for family, his mother, father & brother all preceeded him via lung cancer, too. He never married or had children. His firefighter buddies, Pub buddies & the Ferrari group were the ones closest to him.
    Thanks
    Byron
     
  19. ToddB

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    #19 ToddB, Oct 27, 2004
    very sad.....He will be missed... rest in peace
     
  20. Jdubbya

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    #20 Jdubbya, Nov 1, 2004
    Here is George's obituary as found in the Sunday Bremerton Sun. Unfortunately I only got a couple chances to meet and talk to George. I wish we could have gotten to know each other better. Rest in peace George.

    George Tyrrell
    October 31, 2004

    George Tyrrell

    May 19, 1951 Oct. 26, 2004

    George Tyrrell, 53, of Silverdale died Tuesday in Bremerton after a battle with cancer.

    He was born in Seattle to Frank D. and Maywood (Mitchell) Tyrrell. He graduated from Mercer Island High School in 1969, going on to earn a bachelor's degree from City College in Seattle in 1982 and a master's degree from Chapman University in 2000.

    Mr. Tyrrell worked for 36 years as a firefighter, emergency medical technician and EMT instructor. He was employed with the fire department on the Naval Submarine Base at Bangor for 25 years, retiring in 2001.

    He enjoyed world travel and exotic cars, participating in the National Corvette Owners Association and the Ferrari Club of America. He was active in volunteer work and will be remembered as a person who reached out to others.

    Mr. Tyrrell was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Mark Tyrrell. He is survived by many close friends and an extended family of co-workers.

    A memorial service will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Belfair Community Baptist Church, 23300 NE Highway 3. Memorial donations may be made to the Kitsap Humane Society, 9167 Dickey Road NW, Silverdale, WA 98383 or to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, P.O. Box 19024, J5-200, Seattle, WA 98109-1024.




    http://www.thesunlink.com/bsun/lo_obituaries/article/0,2403,BSUN_19085_3294524,00.html




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  21. StoryBook

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    #21 StoryBook, Nov 1, 2004

    Turns out George and I had some things in common. Mercer Island grad and an affiliation with Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.
    Thanks for posting John.
     

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