I would like to request a collective toast to a VERY VERY dear friend and cruise companion. George, of the Sheik (Gretchen, George, Marty and Erika) clan is very ill, and knowing him, I know he would be tickled pink to have a huge group of fellow cruisers raising a glass in celebration to him....

So, here's to a very handsome man, with an impish smile, a great sense of humor and a wonderful wife...

HUGS to you Gretchen, you are in all our hearts and prayers!!

Your friend, Sheri
:hug: :hug: :hug:

This news makes me very sad. George has brought a smile to my face on numerous occasions. Gretchen, you and George are both in my prayers.

Sending our toast for good wishes from California!

We met G and G on DDD - they made that cruise so unforgettable for us - then we had another trip on Mint that was outstanding and we love them both - Joanna

EVERYONE loves George and Gretchen! They are so much fun! Tom and I adore George and wish him a speedy recovery. Hugs to both George and Gretchen!

Although, I've never had the pleasure of a personal meeting, I do remember the Sheik's postings and I send my prayers and get well wishes for a very speedy recovery.
Pat

Pat, the Shiek isn't ill, it's the Shieks friend, George.

Thanks Karen for the clarification. Sorry for the confusion but I still send my prayers for a speedy recovery to a soul in need.
Pat

Sherry is a good friend, to start this post, and we are all praying for you, George and Gretchen.

Betty

Special prayers are being sent your way,George and Gretchen, from Alan and Denise! We are thinking of you and hoping for a very speedy recovery! Please take care!

I've never met George and Gretchen but they must be a very special couple. They also have a great friend named Sheri. Here's my toast to George and a successful recovery.

Although we have never meet, you will be in my prayers, hope and pray you have a speedy recovery.

We met George and Gretchen on MINT - though I didn't get a chance to have any extended conversations with George, Gretchen was a dear and I'm very sad to hear about their situation. Definitely best wishes to George - sending TONS of good thoughts in their direction!

Masaki

George - a toast to you and your bride Gretchen. May you have many more good days together. Cheers, Anne

Dear George and Gretchen...Tom and I send special wishes for a speedy recovery! Gretchen hugs to you - take good care of that guy!

Our best wishes to George for a speedy recovery and our best to Gretchen.

We've had the pleasure of cruising with them (George has a very dry sense of humor and is absolutely hysterical) and Gretchen is equally funny. What great people!

Best regards--
Bill (and Nancy)

Here's a toast to George, remembering him and Gretchen from MINT!

Adding my toast and best wishes for a speedy recovery to George - lots of hugs too. :hug: :hug: :hug:

George Moskos died this morning - makes me very sad - he was a delight - Joanna

So very, very sorry to hear of this. Joanna, if you would kindly express our deepest condolences to his family, Alan and I would appreciate it. Thank you.

VERY, VERY sad news today!
There isn't much I can say except that I send HUGE hugs and loads of love and comfort to Gretchen, and their good friends Marty and Erika!
:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

Love you Gertie!!!

I will Denise - Gretchen and George were at top of our list for great people we have met on Radisson cruises -

Oh how sad, I will cherish my fond memories of George. I hope Gretchen has plenty of support surrounding her, please tell her that she is in my thoughts.

We were so sad to hear of his death this morning. He was so much fun! We will always have such fun memories with George, Gretchen, Marty and Erika. The world sure lost a great man!! God bless Gretchen for all she has gone through.

We are so sorry to hear the news. Our deepest condolences to Gretchen.

Such sad news. Gretchen, Tom and I send our condolences. We will keep you in our prayers.

Our condolences to Gretchen at this time ... so sorry to hear about George. Our thoughts are with you.

Masaki

So sorry Gretchen....sending my thoughts as well.

Alan and I send our condolences to Gretchen. We're so sorry for your loss.

Just wanted to renew this to let Gretchen, Marty and Erika know that I am thinking about them, as I know all their other LCT friends are!!!

________
George Konstantinos Moskos

George Konstantinos Moskos sailed to his final destination on Saturday April 29, from his home in Venice, Fla.

He was a member of the Venice Sailing Squadron, the Venice Yacht Club, and Saint Barbara's Greek Orthodox Church. Born July 27, 1924, on the Dodecanese Island of Symi, Greece, he moved to Akron, Ohio, at age 11. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in Japan and the Philippines. He worked for Goodyear Tire & Rubber and then went on to own and operate the Brown Derby Restaurant at Highland Square. He then had the insight to open one of the first restaurants in now-popular Montrose, the Montrose Brown Derby. He retired after 30 years of the restaurant business and moved to Venice to pursue his main passion, sailing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Konstantinos and Irene Moskos, and his brother-in-law, Gus Girves. He is survived by his wife, Gretchen, and his sister, Mrs. Lela Girves (Moskos). Also, his former wife of 42 years, Wally Moskos, and their children Nina Hoffman (John--his sailing buddy), Rene Vance (Bryan), Erini Moskos, Dean Moskos (Aimee), Nick Moskos (Dianne), along with 10 grandchildren, and niece and nephew, Irene Johnson and Parris Girves. Special friends include Tommy Eliopoulos, Dr. Bob Hemphill, Emanuel Levenderis, Aspasia Alexiou, the Farmakides families, as well as many others.

Dad, we will always remember you sailing on glistening seas with your favorite cigar; and may God grant you eternal pink skies at night--sailors' delight. You will be deeply missed by your loving family and all your friends in Venice and Akron. Salute!

George has had a memorial and burial in Venice, Fla. A 40-day memorial service will be held at the Greek Orthodox Church in Akron on June 18, 2006. Memorial donations may be made in George's name to Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 129 S. Union St., Akron, Ohio 44304.

Thank you for bumping this up, Sheri. My thoughts are with the Moskos' family and friends. God bless.

Oh dear, I just logged on and see that this dear man has passed away. I really was expecting him to rally and recover. My condolences to Gretchen and the family........having experienced loss of loved ones recently ........my heart and prayers go out to you and the family. Try and picture him in a better place, pain free and living the good life.
Pat

Well, I tried to enter this in George's online guest book, but they declined to use it, so I thought I would post it here...

On September 9, 1994, a US Air jet crashed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. One passenger was an up and coming Christian singer named Kirk Lynn. Eleven days prior to the crash, Kirk recorded a song, "As We Sail To Heaven's Shore”. This was played at the memorial service for the passengers.

I thought this song about sailing was appropriate for my dear, sweet friend, George! May you rest in peace, with calm seas and soft winds!

Storms may rise on seas unknown
While we journey towards our home
Surely we'll learn what grace is for
As we sail to heaven's shore

Send us strength O pilgrim guide
Sin would drown us in its tide
Be close at hand and go before
As we sail to heaven's shore

Holy Spirit lead us on
Give us courage bring the song

Lord we trust Your Father's care
Will convey us safely there
Open or seal off every door
As we sail to heaven's shore

Straighten our course with every prayer
Let heaven's breezes speed us there
And grant us mercy evermore
As we sail to heaven's shore

Draw us near O finest Friend
From dawn's light to evening's end
Each passing day we love You more
As we sail to heaven's shore
As we sail to heaven's shore