Tuesday, September 10, 2002
Dear Mrs. Costello,
I know we met at least at one of the SJFF dinners. It was a shock to me as to others to learn of George's sudden passing.
I met George for the first time going down to Brick Landing to tie flies with Ken Steffen a couple of years ago.
I still work for Verizon at Woodbury C.O. and was in the process of getting some of the old timers to sign a Get Well Card. Al Hepp, Andy Waugh, Dave Thomas, Tom Corsin, Bill Wright, Joe Ancharski, Fred Kahler, Harry Gates, and Mike Facemeyer all wanted to be remembered. As for me, George gave me some help with my casting and I will always remember him telling me to practice, practice, practice. Even to sit in a chair at home without the rod and go through the motions.
I do regret not having the chance to go fishing with George but his words will stay with me every time I cast my fly line.
A friend,
Ken Austin
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