NATdS Report #3: 2000 ATdS Dedicated to George Bradford

[M Bianchi <mbianchi@Foveal.com>]

NATdS Report #3: 2000 ATdS Dedicated to George Bradford

Late last summer, the NESEA American Tour de Sol lost a great friend.
George Bradford, technical co-director of the Tour died of cancer in
September 1999.  All of us who have worked with him, known him, and
loved him will miss him.

George was the one who was always smiling, always seeing the humor and
fun when others were a little too focused on winning or their
misfortune.  Because of his encouragements, many a team that would
have thrown in the towel, packed their bags and gone home found the
courage to stay.  Because of his knowledge, they would then find the
means to work though their difficulties and continue to run.  He would
often give the final "fun" prizes at the closing ceremonies,
acknowledging both the extraordinary efforts and the clever,
imaginative, and humorous turns in the rally.  An educator himself, at
the close of the 1999 Tour, he thank all for the things the teams
taught him.  "I am proud to be a part of _your_ event," he said.

This year's Tour is dedicated to George's memory As Tour Director
Nancy Hazard said, "NESEA, our many sponsors, and partners celebrate
George's life and his vision for a better future - a future with green
transportation for the next millennium."

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