Fran Haring Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Perhaps it's not my place to post this, but I logged onto FB this evening and it was lighting up with this news... George Hayek, one of the co-founders of the Hawthorne Caballeros back in 1946 and active with the organization every day since, has passed away. He celebrated his 90th birthday on Oct. 1. Rest in peace, George. Such a wonderful man, and a friend to so many of us. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LucyGuy66 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Every corps has members that have given there whole life to a corps and when they pass it's difficult. It's difficult to put into words what George Heyek was to the Caballeros. Yes he was a founding member in 1946 but to us who are older and in the alumni, he was truly a father figure at 90 years old and still marching. His knowledge of the corps history was unmatched. He was able to recall in detail shows and events from 60 years ago. His memory was impeccable. Rest in peace George. You will always be missed. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 RIP to one of the greatest people ever to participate in drum corps 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUARDLING Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Such a great and respectful man. I could not see him for a long time yet when I did he would pick up like it was yesterday with all the stories. RIP . 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironlips Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 To speak with George was to connect with the Genesis of our beloved activity. I honor his memory and everything it represents, even though I suspect that would embarrass that "salt-of the-earth" man. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elphaba01 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 (edited) "RIP George": I wish I had known him. Everyone I know that actually did spoke volumes of the man, and his knowledge of the history of the activity. A true gentleman. Now he belongs to the ages. Elphaba WWW Edited October 18, 2016 by elphaba01 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fran Haring Posted October 18, 2016 Author Share Posted October 18, 2016 Just got home from NJ, from George's viewing and funeral Mass. A sad couple of days... but there also were many good memories, with all of us sharing stories about him, and the positive impact he had, on so many of us. He may not physically be here any more... but he'll be with all of us forever. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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