Surfside Beach, South Carolina
SURFSIDE BEACH | Ernest George Lion, 89, of 7th Ave. North, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2004, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. Born Dec. 15, 1915 in Brambauer, Germany, he was the son of the late Leo and Berta Weinberg Lion. Mr. Lion was a Nazi Holocaust Survivor and had been a prisoner in...
Read MoreIt was my pleasure knowing Ernie. He was always so sweet and kind to me. He was a very appreciative person. I loved being in his company. I'll never forget the sweet smiles he gave me. I loved him dearly and he will always have a place in my heart.
Rebecca Hiatt
January 31, 2004 | Surfside Beach, SC
When I lived in Georgetown a few years ago, I knew Ernest through the literary community in the Myrtle Beach area. I loved hearing him read his work at the Blue Heron Poetry Series and remember well how inspiring he was, funny one moment and moving the next--and always bravely honest. I know of no one who was more respected. When Ernest Lion stood up to read, the room hushed and people listened. He was so talented and so very polite and kind--someone I will never, never forget.
Susan Meyers
January 25, 2004 | Summerville, SC
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Rep. Bob & Martha Walker
January 24, 2004 | Landrum, SC
Tom, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Ernie was a great person.
PDG Henry Gibson
January 23, 2004 | Columbia, SC
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Lion Jim Murph
January 23, 2004 | Loris, SC
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PDG Lanny & Lynne Balentine
January 22, 2004 | Piedmont, SC
Lion Tommy Pope, PDG
Tommy Pope
January 22, 2004 | Georgetown, SC
