I never had the oppotunity to meet George. After reading the beautiful tribute to him, it was my misfortune. However his parents were/are very dear to me. We go back years. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Biddy and the family.

Nancy Cook

Biddy, so sorry to read about your son. I know the feelings all too well. You and your great family have my thoughts, love and concern during this time and the future.

To the O’Dwyer Family ~


I am so sorry to have received the sad news of George’s passing.

George would have smiled (and probably is) that I got the call while on a motorcycle trip through northern Arizona.

Lots of “cowboy stuff” out there that he would have liked. :)

It was touching that George was always so concerned about my safety out on the road.

I met George fairly soon after arriving in Austin in 1995, and my love and respect for him only grew in all these years.

We were always razzing each other, but it was the kind that is reserved only for people you truly care about.

I will miss his great smile, his sharp wit, and mostly his amazing generosity of spirit.

But, I am a far richer man for having spent the time I got to spend with him, and appreciate that blessing tremendously.

I was at a motel in Holbrook, Arizona when I got the news, and immediately found the nearest dive bar to toast George with a Miller Lite in a very cold glass.

I hate Miller Lite, but I love George.

Godspeed, my friend.


~ Bob Boucher in Austin

Biddy and family

You have been in my thoughts and prayers. George was a great guy. I'm sure that Mary will welcome him into Heaven as warmly as she did 6th grade.

Bob Melvin

Dear O’Dwyer Family,

I was grieved to hear of George’s struggle some months ago and have been praying for his journey as well as yours. George will forever be in my mind as the boy who began sobbing in our 4th grade classroom as the news of President Kennedy’s death was announced. Initially, I was perplexed at George’s reaction as all I could think of was Bob Frymire’s sentiments regarding this president. George, however, seemed to understand immediately that regardless of one’s political leanings, a human tragedy had occurred. He pretty soon had the entire class crying.

Though I saw him infrequently as adults, his quick tease and ready laugh always brought the years together. I know you are deeply sorrowful but I will continue to pray and hope that the Lord’s comfort and mercies in the year ahead will ease your hearts. The O’Dwyer men remain some of my favorite!

Fondly,

Karen Frymire Roberts

My mother, Rosemary Haggar Vaughan, and I would like to send our sincerest condolences and please know that you and the family are in our prayers. If there is anything that we can do please let us know. I was at 501 Post a month ago and was hoping to say hi to George. Great guy - a terrible loss for everyone.

Sincerely,

Ed Vaughan

My prayers, sympathy, and empathy go out to George's family and friends. May God's Peace sustain you throughout this time and beyond…

Gary Kimmel    HP class of '74

To the O’Dwyer family,

We were so sorry to read that George passed away. We know you will miss him, but it sounds like you are comforted in the knowledge that he would not want you to worry about anything because everything is fine with him.

Our condolences,

Viva and Culver Wilson

Dear Tom and family,

I was so sorry to read of George's passing in the newspaper this morning. I have never forgotten his friendship from years ago when all the guys met for fellowship at Smokey John's. I wish we could have hung around together more because we had a lot in common. May The Lord bless you and the family!

Warmest personal regards,

Ed Crumley

Mrs. Jeanne O'Dwyer, Ann O'Dwyer & George's family,

I am filled with great sadness upon hearing of George's passing. A few weeks ago I missed his phone call but got his voice message and could sense that he didn't sound "his old self". I made several attempts to reach him over the last several weeks knowing in my heart something was wrong. Today I called the office asking for him and heard the sad news.

I first met George in 1979 on Stage 9 at NBC in Burbank while working on "Days of Our Lives". We became good friends and worked on many shows together under the tutelage of our mentor Barney McNulty. We both moved on to bigger and better things both in LA and then back home, George in Texas and me in Massachusetts, but we tried to stay in touch either by phone calls or a quick visit as we traveled on business. I remember visits to Dallas and the courtesy shown me when I was a guest at the family homestead in Highland Park.

My prayers go out to you and all of his family during this difficult time. I'm happy to be able to say that George was my friend and he will always be a special part of my life.

Michael J. Glynn

Hello.

I was so saddened to hear about George's passing, even though I know he had been struggling with cancer for some time. I've been in entertainment for about 10 years, and when I first moved to Austin and was looking for some opportunities, George was really kind to me. He shared his enthusiasm, his spark, and his fire for his work and this town.

With George gone, Austin is missing a staple.

Know that there are many of us here sending you and the rest of his family and friends much light and love to you as you celebrate George's life and the memories he helped to create.

Much love,
jen spencer

Dear Ann and the entire O'Dwyer clan,
Your written tribute to George was beautiful and quite apropos, capturing his essence as well as one could in black and white...but as we all know George lived his life in living color. How happy we are to have that last image of him at lunch with you, Randy, Julie, and Skeeter...with that gorgeous, bright, multi-colored scarf on his head, his jaunty hat and cool muffler, vest and jeans...the epitome of "style"....as he always was. We were so thrilled to reconnect with you both when we moved to Austin. To share in the happiness of the "newlywed" state of mind. Our Sunday breakfasts were so fun...as was any time spent in his space. I can hear all of our laughter ringing out even now...how irreverent we were with those cooled down buckets of beer after Mass! We pray that God's angels are sent to you to surround you and comfort you all at this most difficult time. We are here for you to assist in any way we can.
What a wonderful man, what a wonderful spirit, what a wonderful friend!!!!!
We will miss him....with our love, Carol Cory-Brown and Bayerd Brown

Our thoughts and prayers go out to George’s family at this sad time. He will truly be missed by all those that knew and loved him. George was “One of a Kind” and the “Kind” of person I felt privileged to call my friend. I first met George in the late 80’s while working together with him on the Walt Garrison MS Rodeo. His passion and dedication to that event were truly inspiring. George lived life to the fullest every day, and those of us who shared a small portion of that journey with him are truly blessed. May you be at peace now my friend… I know you are busy organizing a Marshall’s Posse in heaven now.

Renee’ and David Winter

Dearest Biddy & Family,
Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. God Bless You.

Jay
James T. Ling

God Bless each and everyone in the family. Blake and Charlotte Bono....Our prayers are with you all..

Blake Bono, Service Manager

Dear Ann and Family:

I am so sad, but know George is at peace and no longer in pain. That is not much for those of us left here without his smile and infectious positive attitude. We don’t always understand God’s purpose, sometimes, but we have to believe there is one. We all loved him so! Know we are all here for you to lean on in these days. We are thinking of you and keeping all of you in our prayers.

Tina Guerriero Peyton

To the O’Dwyer family,

George was a wonderful man and alumni of Texas Tech. He always had a smile and was genuinely nice to all he came in contact with. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and George will be missed by all of us that had the chance to know him.

Missy Helbert