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George E. Spencer III

George Spencer Obituary

SPENCER-George E., III. Of West Norwalk, CT. is missing in the World Trade Center disaster of September 11, 2001. Mr. Spencer, also known as Twig, was employed by Euro Brokers in the Credit Derivatives Division. George was in his office on the 84th floor of Two World Trade Center when tragedy struck. George, the devoted husband of Cathy and father of Ted 22, and Lisa 20, both of Salt Lake City, Utah, was born on September 5, 1951 in Cleveland, Ohio. George, the son of Dr. and Mrs. George E. Spencer, Jr., of Mt. Dora, Florida, graduated from the University School in Shaker Heights, Ohio and Trinity College in Hartford, CT. George's younger brother Geoffrey, his wife Sandy, and son Jonathon, live in Davidson, NC. An outdoorsman at heart, George loved biking, climbing and sailing. George's true passion and dedication was to his family as well as his close friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 22nd at 2PM at the Congregational Church, 23 Park Street, New Canaan, Connecticut. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Red Cross.

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Published by Falmouth Bulletin on Sep. 20, 2001.

Memories and Condolences
for George Spencer

41 Entries

harris Litwak

September 12, 2019

Twiggy was the boat boy at our summer resort on Lake George back in the early seventies. I was 11 my brother was 9, I think he came back for a second season. Always had a smile always had a kind word helped us learn to water ski how to operate a boat, generally just a great guy. I placed a Facebook Memorial in his memory on 9/11/19. I'm sorry for your loss... he definitely made an impression no question about that

Patty Neiss

September 11, 2018

I was a colleague of George's brother, Geoff, on September 11, 2001. I recall vividly the confusion and heartache of this period and will continue to honor every year the memory of George. My prayers remain with his brother and the entire Spencer family.

Patty Neiss
September 11, 2018

Jack Krohmer

July 16, 2018

My father, Jack S. Krohmer was a good friend of Twig's father. I broke my arm twice, of course on week ends and so Dr. Spencer would meet us at the hospital to put me in a cast. He brought Twig along each time to keep me company. My father died in July of 2001 so he did not have to witness the attacks. I think of Twig every time I see a picture of the Twin Towers and my heart breaks again.

Stanford Spencer

September 11, 2016

God bless your soul; you are in my thoughts this 15th anniversary of your passing. My hope is we can meet in the after life.

September 8, 2016

You are not forgotten!

Mike Middleton
New Orleans,LA

bob chorman

September 11, 2015

I grew up with Twig in East Cleveland Ohio. We lived a street apart. Although I lost touch with him after jr high I still remember him very well. He was a great guy as a kid and a lot of fun. from reading all these tributes to his memory it sounds like that side of him carried through with him to adulthood. It truly is a shame that people like him died that day basically for no reason other than being an American. Very hard for me to grasp and saddens me he lost his life just days after his 50th birthday.

Karen Mellin

September 10, 2015

You are missed!

Wanda Pareja

September 12, 2014

One of the nicest, most down to earth person I ever worked with. I always reminisce the funny times we shared at Tullett. Truly missed. Always in my prayers. Miss you George.

Pam Dischinger-Staack

September 11, 2014

I was a friend when we were young and our parents had a great time keeping us busy. Think of him all of the time. Twig was such a great nickname. Jean and George and my folks had a fun time in Ohio. Love to his family. I will not forget him.

Russ MacAusland

October 26, 2013

I knew Twig in Los Angeles where we had a little gourmet dinner group. I met him because his parents were friends of my parents. I regret that I didn't stay in contact with him subsequently over the years. He was a delight.

Wanda Pareja

September 12, 2013

You are one of the most kindest person I've ever worked with. I cherish every hysterical office event we shared together as great coworkers and whenever I see a pink color tie, I think of you. Lol! We had great laughs together.

Anonymous

September 11, 2013

So sorry for your loss. We will not forget. Hugs.

Mike Middleton

September 11, 2013

The world is dimmer without George in it. He was an honorable man: honest, fair, maintaining a high level of integrity in every thing he did or said. It was a privilege to know him through work. May God bless George, Cathy, Ted and Lisa. Resequat in pacem.

May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.

Debbie Hoover

September 11, 2012

Remembering you today, as I do every year on this day. Rest in Peace Twig.

laura bratton

January 2, 2012

Hello, my name is Laura Bratton from Lubbock, Texas. I had visited the Twin Towers on several occassions prior to 9/11 and, like many across the country, I was deeply touched by this disaster. On Oct 19, I visited the 9/11 Memorial. I took my 9 year old nephew and I wanted him to understand what it meant. We photographed the name of George E. Spencer because it had a flower on it on that day. Upon getting home, we read about George and I learned he and I shared the same birthday. Words cannot express the sorry I feel for your loss. I've attached the picture.
Sincerely,
Laura Bratton
[email protected]

Arthur Shearin

September 11, 2011

Dear Spencer family,

You don't know me. I am Arthur Shearin, a voice and choir professor at Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas.

Our university observed 9-11 in part by decorating each of the 3,000 seats in our university chapel auditorium with the names of each of the victims. The scene was featured in a full-page front page of our local newspaper. Interestingly, the name of George E. Spencer III appears exactly in the middle of the photo.

I will be happy to send you photos of the paper. I also have kept the original front page for you and will be happy to send it to you.

My e-mail is [email protected]. My phone is 501.278.1538. I hope to hear from you.

God bless you.

Chesley Szydlik

September 10, 2011

As a friend of Ted's, I wanted your family to know that after all these years, I still think of you and hope that your memory lives on... along with all the others who lost their lives 10 years ago.

Elaine

September 11, 2010

Never forget!

Doug Abraham

September 5, 2007

Happy Birthday!!!

kristine

September 4, 2007

As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.

P Tabbernor

March 18, 2007

In remembrance....

whats happening

george spencer

January 12, 2007

im george g spencer of sanford maine,,am i related [email protected]

Kaitlyn Fairman

September 11, 2002

All the students in my school recieved a star with the name of one of the victims. My star has your name on it. I get a chill everytime I think about that horrible day. God bless you and the USA

Eldridge Bravo III

August 8, 2002

I had the good fortune to meet Twig on several occassions and have known his brother and family for nearly 20 years. He had qualities rare in today's world and an infectious good spirit that runs in the family. My family remains deeply saddened for the Spencer family's and other families loss. Love to you all. May the Lord's peace be with you. Eldridge

Diane Anderson

July 24, 2002

I have the privelege of sewing a quilt block with his name on it, in Mr. Spencer's memory, for the United in Memory Quilt that will begin touring the country this fall in New York.

I hope the quilt will bring some small measure of comfort to the loved ones that have lost so much.

John Ward

May 19, 2002

To the Spencer Family:

George worked for me years ago at A.G. Becker and was a great guy to have on the trading desk. He really enjoyed life.

I am saddened by this terrible loss you must be expreiencing. May God bless you all.

Sincerely,

John F. Ward

Larry Arnowitz

May 9, 2002

George, you were the first American I met when I moved to London, and where ever I saw negatives-you showed me positives. Your thanksgiving lunches were famous--always proud to tell the story as an American. Your kindness,your attitude, and your golf game continue to be inspirational.

Larry

May 7, 2002

DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL MAN..GEORGE E.SPENCE III AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN...FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA..MAY JESUS AND ST.GEORGE GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN

EBI Memorial Website

March 19, 2002

For a more in-depth memorial tribute for George and his EBI colleagues lost on 9/11, please also visit:

http://wtc.technologyshoppe.com/

Thank you.

Elaine La Marr

March 19, 2002

Those of us who worked at the former Security Pacific National Bank in Los Angeles will always remember our George with fondness. He could brighten your day by smiling. God Bless You!

The group: Elaine, Sharon, Rachel, Pris, Ellen and Jane

Herbert ( Keating

March 11, 2002

Kind and fun and a great friend, Twig is missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him, including this freshman room-mate of his from Trinity.

Bert Keating

Class of 1973

Trinity

Gregory McAleer

January 24, 2002

Thirty years ago, my family met George while vacationing in Lake George, New York. His kindness and sense of humor remain a vivid memory. Even though we lost touch over these many years, the joy George brought to those long-ago summers will never be forgotten.

Joe Spivack

January 16, 2002

I met George during my job search in the spring of 2001. Despite our not having met before, he was very cordial to me, took me to lunch at South Street Seaport and gave me a number of possible leads to follow up. Later, I ran into him walking up Wall Street and he greeted me very warmly. In August I heard about his new job at Euro and called to wish him well. I was hoping to make another lunch date but fate intervened before it happened. I'll never forget how his good cheer and encouragement helped me during my job search. Clearly a very special guy who made a difference in the lives of people around him. He is deinitely missed - a great loss.

Ted Koontz

January 14, 2002

Though I haven't had contact with George or his brother Geoff since pre-high school/high school years...we were all grads of U.S. in Cleveland. I hurt for George's family and especially for his wonderful parents. Dr. Spencer operated on both my knees and put a finger back together as a result of high school sports injuries. I have always been fond of "Doc Spenc" and I am so very sad about the loss of Twig. May God be with him always!

Kerry Fee

January 14, 2002

Mr. Spencer, you gave me the courage to chase my dreams. You once said the only person that can keep you from attaining your dreams is yourself. It is through lessons such as these that you taught me to embrace life and always follow your heart.

WILLIAM HALL

January 6, 2002

MY DAUGHTER'S HUSBAND-WE WILL ALL MISS HIM DEARLY

Frank Oswald

January 4, 2002

I worked with George @ Tullett, I was the computer guy. He would always lift your sprit with his smile. If I was having a bad day all he had to say was "Frankie how you doing" and smile. The boys on the credit desk miss you to. We still wear pink shirts on Friday for you. MISS YOU PAL!!!

Teresa Jahn

December 11, 2001

America Cries

We see your sorrow-

and our hearts cry....

We can not erase your pain

but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-

-the American people-

are beside you.

We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,

the strength that gives you courage,

and the words to lighten your spirits.

And when we are left speechless

may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts

to ease your sorrow.

May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-

-the American people-

face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn

Dixon, IL

Bill Rider

December 11, 2001

Dude, you know how I and my family feel about you. You and I often marvelled about the great experiences we've shared together. How lucky I was to have met you on a cold call in London 19 years ago. Your love and appreciation of the whole British experience and your including us in it enhanced our stay in the UK immeasurably. Your move back to the US just kinda rounded out the package. I particularly will miss your love of the outdoors and your willingness to participate in absolutely anything and everything, any time, any place. Your boundless enthusiasm, energy, and humor will be sorely missed by all those who knew you. Those qualities are what drew us to you....made us love you. I'm sure we'll cross paths again. We'll have some tales to tell. Love you, bud.

Richard Talerico

November 29, 2001

I met George when he came to Boston to head up the A G Lanston office from London. We kept in touch as his career took him to NYC with Lanston, to Tullet, and Euro Brokers. Very enjoyable person, fun, witty, and a good dad and husband. I was very sad to hear from friends in Boston that George was on the WTC list. My condolences to his wife and children.

Kappy Pennington

October 18, 2001

The Penninton Family rememberw Twig as a true friend and wonderful husband and father. He painted our daughters guest room pink for us when she was born. A sweetheart of a man. We will miss him dearly.

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