George P. Blumberg - Harley Forum

AdamWilliams · #1 10-28-2008, 10:17 AM

Most regular AIM readers will recognize George's name as he was a frequent contributor. In addition to penning features for AIM, George worked extensively with our sister publication RoadBike, and had an impressive career as a motojournalist. We lost George last week to illness, and he will be greatly missed by all of us. If you have a chance, flip through some back issues and re-read one of George's bike features. It's the best way to pay respects to a very talented writer, and all-around wonderful man.

BlueBob · #2 10-28-2008, 07:07 PM

Thanks, Adam... Will be flipping through my older issues when I get home.

BaggerDad · #3 10-28-2008, 07:55 PM

Sorry to hear of the loss. Best wishes to his family. I read his work and thought he was a great writer.

JCourneyaP · #4 10-28-2008, 11:23 PM

Thanks for sharing Adam. Sorry to hear. Just maybe George will send down a few stories from above.

AdamWilliams · #5 10-29-2008, 12:55 PM

I worked closely with George in an editorial capacity for the last several years of his AIM tenure. Whenever we spoke, I could rely on George to pass along an amusing anecdote or bit of lighthearted commentary. He was a very generous man, always made me laugh, and was one of those rare folks who you knew never lost the twinkle in his eye. Even his emails that I saved still resonate with his sense of humor and gregarious nature.

Just a real good guy that I'm lucky to have known and worked with.

GOMO · #6 11-06-2008, 09:25 AM

I just had a chance to read the post; very sorry to find this out. I was lucky enough to meet and speak with George on several occasions. He was a great person to converse with. I still remeber him on a Honda ST1300 riding out to Milwaukee with AIM for H-D's 100th. He was the only none H-D in the group but it didn't matter to him, he was enjoying every mile. He will be missed.

Buzz Kanter · #7 11-09-2008, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by GOMO

I just had a chance to read the post; very sorry to find this out. I was lucky enough to meet and speak with George on several occasions. He was a great person to converse with. I still remeber him on a Honda ST1300 riding out to Milwaukee with AIM for H-D's 100th. He was the only none H-D in the group but it didn't matter to him, he was enjoying every mile. He will be missed.

Yes, he was a bright and funny guy with a quick wit and a twinkle in his eye. I rode out to Milwaukee for Harley's 100th on my 1955 Panhead leading what occasionally grew into 500+ Harleys AND George on his Honda. George wanted to experience life in all possible ways and I think he did.

What a guy - we'll miss him.