Thanks for sharing guys.
I got to know Geo when he was one of the first people to volunteer to help scan books from JVJ's Collection. I think he only did one box of Jim's books. Some horror, sci-fi and Fawcett books. Geo loved his sci-fi and especially his Al Williamson books! But then he had to quit as a JVJ scanner due to his health issues. He went MIA from the site for about a year IIRC due to his health. But when he showed up again I had a feeling he would like to help in some way so I asked him if he would like to join the staff as a moderator. To help with answering questions and especially as a goodwill ambassador which he excelled at. I defy anyone that met Geo to not say they found him an open, welcoming person. As Eric said, Geo had a love for comics that was infectious.
But as long as I knew Geo he had his health problems. Many of them. Enough to force him into retiring. Geo was a Vietnam veteran and he came back with an unfair number of health issues. So I was thrilled when I was able to put him into contact with another DCM member who was a veteran and they managed to improve Geo's pension (if that's the word, I'm not sure) so life wasn't quite so tight for him and his family. Geo was the kind of guy you wanted to help out if you could because you knew he'd happily do the same for you. I know several people here will be very saddened by his passing. As CaptDJ so eloquently said - there is a Geo sized hole in our community now.
Here's a picture of OtherEric (left) and Geo from their first 'staff meeting'. As usual I wasn't able to make it. But I was always happy to hear how it went and wished that I could have been there. He was a good friend to me and he will be very missed.
Rest in peace George.
http://digitalcomicmuseum.com/images/forum message pictures/OtherEric and Geo.jpg