Comments on: George Quinn: December 22, 1949 – December 28, 2009

By: Rick Sapyta

Rick Sapyta — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:11:27 +0000

I will miss George a lot. I’m not a Rainbo regular & can be kinda quiet, so it’s hard to get to know people that way. George, more than anybody, ALWAYS remembered me & ALWAYS helped to make me feel welcome. He truly enjoyed what he did with/for the team. We talked skating, photography, cameras, skates, people, life often. George ALWAYS had a great smile to share, and quite a contagious one at that.

I did not know George as well as most of you, but he is missed, and will ALWAYS be remembered by me. George was the kind of person that made this world a better place. I wish I knew more people like him.

By: Susan S.

Susan S. — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:55:33 +0000

Such shocking news:
I was one of those ‘newer’ skaters always encourged by George, espeically to stay in the pace-line..it was he who pushed me from behind with his little words of encouragement when I wanted to drop out…
Proof of the wonderful person & father he was, is the the success of Murphy.

I’m very sorry his family, the world & skating community has lost such a shining light.

Murphy to you and your family – know your father is always near to you. You are truly blessed.

By: John

John — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 20:15:19 +0000

We as individuals and as a Team have been so fortunate to have been able to share these years with George. His contribution to me and to Rainbo will never be forgotten. He was wise, inspirational, and motivating with an uncanny ability to set new skaters as ease. He filled up our clinics with skaters year after year. Few have done so much for inline racing and for skating.
But it is what he did for us as people that will always stay with me. George was the genuine article, a real down to earth guy with a gift. That gift was to be able to reach people. He reached me on our very first meeting.
George was a gift to you and me and those of us who knew and loved him. We can be so grateful for that.

John McLinn

By: R(O)(O)(O)(O)ger Olson

R(O)(O)(O)(O)ger Olson — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:16:11 +0000

George Quinn —-a shinny star touched many people and was a guiding light. I met George and Murphy many years ago at a race and over the years have always looked forward to seeing him at races all over the USA. A true gentleman, sportsman and friend. He will be missed dearly and my heart goes out to his family. George, your spirit will be by my side as I race on into the future and cheerishing the times I was forutune to become one of your friends. R(O)(O)(O)(O)ger