Re: (SNES) Re: (FDO) The Death of George F. Bliven

["Les Coleman" <les11@cox.net>]

Barry,

George was a "Nice Guy" and a lot more.  His skills, patience and driving
force will be sorely missed by everyone who has anything to do with any of
the facilities in Ningret Park - whether they know they ever come to know it
or not. Thanks for the kind words.

Les


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From: "Andy and Barry" <Timetrav2@webtv.net>
To: <joe@frostydrew.org>
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Sent: Friday, September 20, 2002 9:50 AM
Subject: (SNES) Re: (FDO) The Death of George F. Bliven


> Hello Les
>
> I am very sorry to hear this sad news.  I have never met George but it
> is obvious to me from hearing you speak of him many times,  that he was
> a "Nice Guy" and the driving force behind FDO as well as the park. I am
> sure his achievements well be a testament of how much he will be missed,
> but on the other hand they will also be the reasons why he will not be
> forgotten.
>
> I am sorry you have lost a good friend as well as the number one
> supporter of all that is good in Ninigret Park.
>
> May stars be forever in your eyes,
>
> Barry
>
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> From: "Les Coleman" <les11@cox.net>
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> Subject: (FDO) The Death of George F. Bliven
> Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 15:34:04 -0400
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> Dear Friends,
>
> George F. Bliven, the President of the Frosty Drew Memorial Fund, the
parent
> organization of the Observatory passed away Monday evening September 16,
> 2002 after a sudden illness.  Everyone at the Observatory who knew George
> admired and respected him greatly.  His wisdom, far sightedness,
> philanthropy are the reason why Ninigret Park, the Nature Center, the
> Observatory, the Senior Citizen Center, and the Children's Park named
after
> him exist today.  He was instrumental in thwarting plans that would have
> converted the old Naval Air Station into a nuclear power plant.
>
> I cannot tell how deeply I feel the loss of George to me personally and to
> the entire Frosty Drew organization.  I was away for the first three days
of
> this week and did not return until this afternoon, unfortunately too late
to
> let any of you know about the funeral or the ceremony held to honor him
this
> morning.  I am so sorry that I was unable to give any of you notice of
> George's passing before now.
>
> George has received numerous awards, including the Navel Air Medal and the
> Gold Star for his service as a Naval Aviator during the Second World War,
a
> Congressional Citation from the House of Representatives, the Paul Harris
> Fellow of Rotary, and the Feinstein Merit Award for his service to the
state
> of Rhode Island and to the Town of Charlestown.
>
> I would be remiss if I did not recount the way I first really got to know
> George.  We had met briefly for a few times but did not know each other
> well.  At the Observatory, a very hot summer day melted some adhesive that
> held the right angle secondary mirror on our telescope, allowing it to
drop
> on the primary causing irreparable damage to both surfaces of our 12"
> telescope.  I was given the job of researching alternatives.  While
> replacing the mirrors was possible, we needed an ability to point the
> equipment rapidly to allow visitors to spend time at the telescope.  I
went
> with Art Guarino to discuss the problem with George.  George listened
> politely but didn't seem to be very positive.  Yet in the scant 20 minutes
> from the end of the meeting until I returned home, George lined up the
funds
> for our current Meade 16" telescope, computers, CCD equipment, software
and
> what have you.  I learned then and there that with George's support
> obstacles seem to disappear.
>
> We have lost a wonderful man and a great friend.  The family has requested
> in lieu of flowers, that donations be to the Frosty Drew Memorial Fund,
P.O.
> Box 160, Charlestown, RI 02813.
>
> Leslie S. Coleman
> Director Frosty Drew Observatory
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