Todd consults for a small mortgage company located outside of Indianapolis. In December he and the Capital Markets VP had a trip planned to New York to attend a seminar at JPMorgan Chase, with Jamie Dimon speaking. A few days before the seminar, George developed a cough, felt lousy, and another exec took his place to attend the event. Long story short, George had stomach cancer, a tumor on his liver, and he died three months later at 46 years old.
George was a bourbon aficionado, he bought expensive bottles to add to his very extensive collection. As his health declined, George focused on finding a home for his bourbon bottles. He made a list of which friend would be the benefactor of a specific bottle. What a way to spend your dying days. Todd was surprised and honored to be one of the recipients.
a posthumous gift
from a friend who died too soon
mem’ries in each sip
Cheers, indeed, to George.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy it, and savor the memories.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely way to remember a colleague.
ReplyDeleteI worked for Chase for a few years and I only got to hear Jamie Dimon speak once in person while I was working in Chicago.
A nice way to be remembered.
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