RIP Irish George

[Iggly Wiggly]

Devon, I just now saw your post for some reason...only four weeks after the fact As you well know your dad's passing left a BIG mark on this bored...he's missed bigtime. God Bless.

i'm just seeing this reply now. it's been bittersweet when i think about logging back in on this website, but i decided to today. thank you so much for the kind words. he loved every single friend equally and was so incredibly attentive to everything he had goingon in his life. he was able to balance countless meaningful friendships easily. he treasured every single person he bonded with. you absolutely made an impact on his life too. this bored was a huge part of his life. yall are his family, and in turn, mine! i dont know who you are IRL, please remind me!

[headknocker]

This is IG's daughter Devon.
This story made me laugh amidst the sobbing I'm currently doing reading this thread for the first time.
I went to Mainland and I feel like I remember this story.
My daddy did work as the PR director. He started one day before I was born, in 1993. I went to Stockton and he was still working there. Got to go visit my best friend in between classes whenever I wanted.
Thank you headknocker and I am grateful for this story.

Devon, I just now saw your post for some reason...only four weeks after the fact As you well know your dad's passing left a BIG mark on this bored...he's missed bigtime. God Bless.

[C from SD]

Thank you for your kindness. Shortly after I posted this, I purchased a copy of the book online.

[Iggly Wiggly]

I hope this is alright to post. I found this obituary about IG online.

https://somerspoint.com/2022/11/09/ocean-city-loses-journalist-tim-kelly-cancer/

I hope to read IG's book.

SD, this is IG's daughter Devon! I have copies of the book I can send you! Please get back to me and I can get your address. He would be thrilled.

[Iggly Wiggly]

from the poster formerly known as downundermike

Sorry to hear about IG, I remember having some discussions about Notre Dame with him back in the day, but he was always gracious, even to a newb like me.

As someone who has lost both parents to cancer the last 3 years, I feel your pain.

This is IG's Daughter Devon. Thank you so much for the sweet condolences.
This is harder than I ever imagined it would be.
I'm sorry to hear about your parents and I am sending you empathy right now as I know how hard this hits.

[Iggly Wiggly]

I know I mentioned it previously but I unfortunately never had the pleasure of meeting him face-to-face like many of you guys. We knew each of us would be at a Mainland high school playoff game(must've been around ten years ago) and I told him I would probably be sitting near the press box and wearing a WVU hat. Well, as luck would have it there was another guy sitting on the other side of the press box wearing a WVU hat. Naturally, IG thought it was me and walked up the bleachers and said to the guy, "headknocker"? He told me the guy looked at him like he had three heads so he just walked down the bleachers to continue watching the game. He didn't tell me what happened until the next day on this bored and I just thought it was hilarious. Wasn't he the PR guy at Stockton State College for a time? I graduated from Stockton in '82 and I think I remember him mentioning it on the bored awhile ago. This loss hits HARD.

This is IG's daughter Devon.
This story made me laugh amidst the sobbing I'm currently doing reading this thread for the first time.
I went to Mainland and I feel like I remember this story.
My daddy did work as the PR director. He started one day before I was born, in 1993. I went to Stockton and he was still working there. Got to go visit my best friend in between classes whenever I wanted.
Thank you headknocker and I am grateful for this story.

[Iggly Wiggly]

I am going to miss you. The value of our friendship is beyond measurable. Id pay anything to have you back for "one more time" I miss you. Love ya Man!

This is IG's daughter Devon. I was already sobbing going through these replies, but seeing your profile picture just absolutely sent me over the edge.
Thank you for loving my daddy. Not sure if I've met you before or if you were at the memorial but I am so grateful for yours and everyone else's tribute on the bored.

[BIG JAY]

I'm just now seeing this. RIP IG...you are an OG around here and I hope you are flying like an Eagle. Prayers to your family...

[3rd & Inches]

I hope this is alright to post. I found this obituary about IG online.

https://somerspoint.com/2022/11/09/ocean-city-loses-journalist-tim-kelly-cancer/

I hope to read IG's book.

Thanks for the share.

[headknocker]

I hope this is alright to post. I found this obituary about IG online.

https://somerspoint.com/2022/11/09/ocean-city-loses-journalist-tim-kelly-cancer/

I hope to read IG's book.

Thanks for sharing...great article.

[C from SD]

I hope this is alright to post. I found this obituary about IG online.

https://somerspoint.com/2022/11/09/ocean-city-loses-journalist-tim-kelly-cancer/

I hope to read IG's book.

[Sellen]

This is epically sad. Tim was simply an awesome human. Rest well IG. xoxo Sellen

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(I don't know how to post pictures.)

[Spartan92]

Rest in paradise IG. May God bless his family and friends during this difficult time.

[phillyphilly]

He passed away peacefully this morning.

May he be remembered for his generous spirit, dry wit, love for his family and friends, skillful pen, sports fandom and so much more.

I'm heartbroken to have lost of my seatmate and friend.

There's a tailgayte in heaven waiting for you with Red Klotz and KG has a giant aramingo with extra mayo.

Love you Tim!

from the poster formerly known as downundermike

Sorry to hear about IG, I remember having some discussions about Notre Dame with him back in the day, but he was always gracious, even to a newb like me.

As someone who has lost both parents to cancer the last 3 years, I feel your pain.

[headknocker]

I know I mentioned it previously but I unfortunately never had the pleasure of meeting him face-to-face like many of you guys. We knew each of us would be at a Mainland high school playoff game(must've been around ten years ago) and I told him I would probably be sitting near the press box and wearing a WVU hat. Well, as luck would have it there was another guy sitting on the other side of the press box wearing a WVU hat. Naturally, IG thought it was me and walked up the bleachers and said to the guy, "headknocker"? He told me the guy looked at him like he had three heads so he just walked down the bleachers to continue watching the game. He didn't tell me what happened until the next day on this bored and I just thought it was hilarious. Wasn't he the PR guy at Stockton State College for a time? I graduated from Stockton in '82 and I think I remember him mentioning it on the bored awhile ago. This loss hits HARD.