George A. Didden III

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Kathy and the family. Sonny was my roommate at Boston College for 3 years and we shared many great times!
Fred Faherty BC '67

While nearly three months have gone by since George's passing, I still have a hard time believing it... His email address is still in my contacts and his phone numbers are in my cell phone....

George was such an unique and inspiring individual. While I have met many community activists over the years on Capitol Hill, none can equal George. His dedication, encourgement, and self-less giving were unparalleled. He truly spent countless hours working for community organizatioins --...

I've had the sincere pleasure of knowing George for almost 40 years and have always held him in the highest esteem and regard. George was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. We extend our deepest sympathy to the entire family. We know the family as well as all who know George will always have him in our thoughts in a positive and loving fashion.

Taken too soon from a life he clearly loved, George's departure deprives all of us of his kind wisdoms. Inadequate though they are, I extend my condolences to Cathy and the rest of the Didden family.

A star has been dedicated in George's name with the international registry under the name of (Didden3) so when you look into the constillation of the Big Dipper remember that Didden3 is there sparkling in all its glory. God Bless you all!

Whenever I ran into George he was always interested in how my Bed and Breakfast was doing. His first question was always, "How's business"? With all of his community involvement I often wondered when he had time to run the bank. His knowledge of Capitol Hill was unbelieveable. Like so many I will miss him so much.

Having worked closely with George for 4.5 years, I can attest that I’ve never worked with anyone as focused and compassionate about community development. George made deals happen, neighborhoods improve, and changed the lives of so many. I was shocked and saddened to hear about his passing, but I know his legacy will live on through all the lives he touched.

We at the Folger are greatly saddened by the loss of our dear friend, supporter, and board member George Didden. We relied on his integrity, his wisdom, his financial acumen, and his great knowledge of Washington cultural institutions. We will miss him greatly as a friend and as a counselor, and send our deep sympathies to the entire Didden family.

Kathy and all the Didden family know how respected and loved George was by the Capitol Hill community and all who knew him. I so admire Kathy's strength and love for him, which he returned in full measure. In sickness and in health, their bond was also inspirational. George did not go through life alone. He will be remembered by all of us, but most especially, by his family and wife of 38 years. May we all rest in the peace accorded to him.