Happy birthday to the most amazing soul ....the most loving heart. Our hearts are so full of love for you as we honor your birthday with prayers and gratitude for the time spent with you. Love you dearly, George, forever and ever. Xoxo Linglong

Happy birthday dearest George!  On February 17, you would have been 69 years old. We love you dearly and miss you everyday! We celebrate your birthday with flowers laid at your memorial in Los Penasquitos Canyon. God bless you and keep you! The beauty of your smile warms my heart and lasts me a lifetime. Until we meet again in our Father's house. Love ❤️ you with every beat of my heart.

On September 4th, 2023, George's beautiful Mom, Shirley MacLean Carter Thomas, joined George in the glorious resting place of our Lord in Heaven. It must have been quite the reunion, they love each so!!!! It gives us great comfort in the midst of our grief and heartbreak to know they are together, along with George's Dad and other precious family who have also transitioned. Our hearts go out to you both now, and look forward to the day when we all will be united again! Until then, we remember you both with so much love, forever and ever. ❤️

Celebration of Life...today is your 2 year anniversary of your homegoing to the Lord. We love you and miss you desperately, George.  There is not a day that goes by that we don't think of you and honor your impact on our lives. May God bless you and keep you until we meet again in Heaven. Love You Always!

Happy Heavenly Birthday! This weekend, the Parks and Recreation celebrated their bicentennial of Los Penasquitos Canyon and you were a star in the celebration as we also honored the George Carter Will Rogers Trail. We love you and miss you dearly!!! ❤️

Happy Heavenly Awesome Bday George‼️ Not a day goes by that we don’t think of you, as you are fondly remembered & dearly missed But your story is still being written & you can share all we’ve missed when we get there In the meantime, come on a ride with me, I’ll be riding Cookie & ponying Joe for you. love, cowgirl

Thanksgiving was always a special day for George in sharing his love and generosity.  He could be seen riding his Saddleback horse, Will Rogers, through the streets of downtown San Diego, passing out blankets and socks to homeless men, women and children. He did this in private, without fanfare, because it wasn't about him....it was about them. He lived with such an authentic, beautiful, and generous heart. Happy Thanksgiving!! So grateful for your example, George, of having a heart like Jesus!  Love you forever!

On this 1 year anniversary of your homegoing to the Lord, I am forever grateful for the love I shared with you, truly a gift from God. I miss you!

Your linglong

Remembering the precious time we shared, it was a privilege to have him as a friend. Lost to us but not forgotten. Indeed he was a beautiful person that left positive experiences in our lives.

laurie kirby
05/01/2021
Dearest Carter family, for you surely, are part of ours, This is a deep loss for us, but a gain for the greatest prairie beyond the stars where Georgie can ride and laugh forever : Heaven. Laurie Kirby on Behalf of your Kirby family

Heartbreak ♥️♥️

You died at 66; I died at 62
Because when you died, my heart died with you.
You died at 66; I died at 62
I honestly dont know how to navigate this world without you.
You are my heart, my soul, my plans, my dreams,
my hopes, my thoughts, my cares, my memories.
My tears can't bring you back to me;
can't change the storylines or rewrite the themes.
It's just so hollow now,
a big gaping hole
Where joy once lived and promise once followed.
You died at 66; I died at 62
because when you died, my heart fractured, broke in two.
My heart aches,
I'm desperately missing you.
   


There is no medicine, no remedy, no cure for the suffocating grief in loosing you. You were the light. What I would give for just one more day with you.
Loving you forever and ever....your linglong❤❤

Dear George,
   For the years that you were given on this planet, you created an exceptionally well-lived life. You're an example for us all. Sending my love, as you canter and gallop over trails of stars.
XOXO, Christina

Uncle George, you will always be remembered as the fun uncle. I will always cherish the memories of you, you always did your best to make our visits back to the Cape as exciting as possible. You would spoil us with presents, surprises, taking us shopping, and showing us your favorite restaurants. As a matter of fact, the whole family ate at several of them while we visited for your memorial. It was amazing revisiting the places you once brought us. I will never forget you, you commanded such a presence, with your tall frame, and deep booming voice... but you were such a kind person, and I will cherish my memories of you forever. With much love, Matt.

Wind Beneath My Wings

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
It must have been cold there in my shadow
To never have sunlight on your face
You were content to let me shine, that's your way
You always walked a step behind
So I was the one with all the glory
While you were the one with all the strength
A beautiful face without a name for so long
A beautiful smile to hide the pain

Did you ever know that you're my hero?
And everything I would like to be?
I can fly higher than an eagle
For you are the wind beneath my wings

It might have appeared to go unnoticed
But I've got it all here in my heart
I want you to know I know the truth,
of course I know it
I would be nothing without you

Did you ever know that you're my hero?
You're everything I wish I could be
I could fly higher than an eagle
For you are the wind beneath my wings

Did I ever tell you you're my hero?
You're everything, everything I wish I could be
Oh, and I, I could fly higher than an eagle
For you are the wind beneath my wings
'Cause you are the wind beneath my wings
Oh, the wind beneath my wings
You, you, you, you are the wind beneath my wings

Fly, fly, fly away, you let me fly so high
Oh, you, you, you, the wind beneath my wings
Oh, you, you, you, the wind beneath my wings
Fly, fly, fly high against the sky
So high I almost touch the sky

Thank you, thank you
Thank God for you,
the wind beneath my wings


Everyday I thank God for you, George Carter.
You are and have always been the wind beneath my wings since I first met you...and i am forever grateful for the gift of knowing you and loving you all these beautiful years .... you taught me to fly...you are my hero and everything I wish i could be. I have flown higher than an eagle thanks to you and what an incredible gift from God to have this blessing....you gave me wings.....love you always and forever.......keep soaring dear love...

Karen Busch Harrison



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Dear George:
Though I did not know you as well as some of the others in your life, you must have been a special friend to one who is very dear to me. . .as I have never witnessed one of such devotion as she was to you.

As intimated so eloquently in "Funeral Blues" by W.H. Auden:
For someone, every moment of every day, the world is transformed; but to everyone else, nothing changes.

Specifically, the first and second stanza of Auden's poem stand as such:

"Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone,
Prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone,
Silence the pianos and with muffled drum
Bring out the coffin, let the mourners come.

Let aeroplanes circle moaning overhead
Scribbling on the sky the message He Is Dead,
Put crepe bows round the white necks of the public doves,
Let the traffic policemen wear black cotton gloves".
W H Auden

George,
You were always there for our Busch family,  You will be missed. 

I will remember George for his quiet grace, wonderful sense of humor and love of horses. I always enjoyed our conversations and his innate kindness and his gentle way of making you feel comfortable in his presence.

George you will be missed.

George,

I remember when you and Karen were partners at TNT Marketing and hired me as Sr. Graphic Designer back in 1998. I learned so much from you there and how much of a positive, caring, loving, and fun person you were. Thank you for believing in me. I am honored and blessed to have shared so many wonderful memories with you (and Valentine too!). Even though you departed from us all too soon, you are still alive in my heart, and through me, you live on my dear friend! You will truly be missed but never forgotten. Until we meet again. <3

I am also a neighbor of George’s- We initially bonded because we both had parrots- The seven years of friendship was full of bird walks,dinners,various visits and of course the Thursday happy hour down at the pool! He was such a special person exuding kindness,intelligence and dry sense of humor! I know now he is pain free and either on his horse or playing tennis!! We sorely miss you George!!!

George, my dearest neighbor for over 12 years, I miss him so much! He always had a smile and a cheerful word and was the instigator to a lot of fun times that all of our neighbors had with George. He would always Call with a new idea of something fun to do or just go have a mai tai, he was pretty famous for that. He was my dearest friend and I loved him and miss him so much, I know he’s in a better place and he’s riding his horse through the beautiful Valleys

George was taken from us far too soon, and we all will always miss his wit and enthusiasm. He was a true friend to my sister and my father, and I am so grateful for that. He will not be forgotten.

We were introduced several years ago by our daughters godparents, Darrel and Karen. Both you and my daughter shared the love for horses and you even took the time to come to one or her horse shows. You were so very thoughtful and left such an impression on her.. on all of us. Your kind and gentle soul will be sorely missed. We will remember you always✨

George you left a lasting mark on everyone. You always had a sweet smile to share. It was a joy to see you at every gathering at Prince's and Karen's. You are at a better place and we were all blessed to know you. Harrold and Liz

George,

I was so blessed to get to know you the last 6 weeks of your life! You were such a fighter.
I loved hearing about your amazing life stories and laughing endlessly. They say I lifted your spirits but what I know for sure is that you lifted mine.
Through the experience I had the pleasure to meet your sweet Mother and spend time with your sister Barbara. As for your very very best friend Karen.... let’s just say my life has been blessed knowing them.
Thank You George ~

Some Comforting Words for All:
Death: Takes the Body
God: Takes the Soul
Our Minds: Hold the Memories
Our Hearts: Keep the Love
Our Faith: Let's Us Know We will Meet Again.

George,
We only met a few years ago at the dinner and holiday parties at Darrel and Karen's home which was after your diagnosis. I was always amazed and impressed with your calm, gentle soul and positive attitude despite your struggle. You behaved as if nothing was wrong which allowed you to live your life the way you wanted. I admire your inner strength, courage and grace as you dealt with the reality of your life. You have been a wonderful teacher for us all. Thank you George. Rest... in peace. 

We were friends for many years, George, and I will miss you. You were the only one that I could count on to sit and talk with me at family gatherings. We talked about a lot of things, sports teams, horses, cars and in later years, the benefits of various vitamins, minerals, laxatives and anti-acids. You were a great conversationalist and I really have fond memories of the weeks we spent at Imperial Beach marketing beachfront condominiums. We were so close to the border that many of our prospects spoke only Spanish so in desperation we bought an English/ Spanish dictionary to bridge the gap. I am remembering the day we spent all afternoon learning the different ways to say good by in Spanish. There are adios and hasta la vista but today I will go with your favorite expression. Vaya con Dios, George. Go with God.

I can look back and remember years ago to the good times when our family would visit the Carter family,the kindness and generosity shown toward all of us kids, as well as spending time with George there and on P.E.I.. He always had time for his little pain in the neck younger cousin.
It must have been near 37 or 38 years since I had seen him last and happy to see him when he came to my mothers memorial a few years ago.
Funny how those years melted away,it seemed like yesterday was the last time we saw each other,it was great to see him.
So sorry for his passing and his family's great loss.
God Bless You and Rest in Peace George

George,
Fairy Tales
It seems wherever I go , people come into my life and go out of it
touching me where I can feel , then leaving me only a memory
like the Gossamer fairytales of children easily forgotten.
And I wasn’t through knowing them.
How do I know when I’m seeing you for the last time ?
How do you halt your life to gather and keep all those around you that you’ve ever known?
and how do you keep fairytales from losing their magic?
So come ...brush against the walls of my life and stay long enough for us to know each other
even though we”ll have to part some time. And we both know the longer you stay,
the more I’ll want you back when you’re gone.
But come anyway...
for fairytales are the happiest stories we know and great books are made up of little chapters.

To a friend with whom we shared many happy chapters

Just want to say thank you for teaching me more about life than anyone I have ever known. You never openly complained, always smiled, kept moving and enjoying all the things most of us take for granted. I know that my life has been enriched by your presence and will be forever grateful of our 30 years as friends. Watching you, I've learned to be grateful of the little things that make us happy and how they should never be taken for granted. Soon, time will run out for all of us and when my time is near, I pray to have the strength and courage you displayed till the end. Farewell my friend!

Darrel

George was my neighbor. He was what I called, "the outing organizer". He planned many memorable outings for many of us in the community. He had a passion for life and passed it on to others. Thanks for the memories, George. You will be missed. May you rest in paradise, but knowing you, you are probably organizing outings for those on the other side.

I first met George as a client for my research services when he worked at a bank with Karen. He soon became a close friend as we shared the love of animals and adventure. We both knew that in a jam either one of us could call on the other and receive the help we needed. We often rode together, visited each other when he was not living at my home, played with our Cockatoos, and shared innermost thoughts. We never once had a misunderstanding. We shared the mutual feeling that families were a primary value. He was deeply attached to my mother who passed two years ago at the age of 104, and greatly valued the opportunity for leaving his California home to go back to his first home back east with his relatives for holidays and special occasions. In my years I have had few friends that were as true and reliable as George. His illness did nothing to change his character and desire to make the best out of whatever came his way in life. I will remember him with the love of a brother, as a bright, sensitive, strong-willed and able companion who brought a lot of happy days and memorable moments into my life.

George was an amazing man. I met George in 2018 when we went on a cruise to Greece. He was on his walker, but that never stopped him. He always had a smile on his face and ready to do anything. I will miss that smile. Rest in Peace George

George was such a wonderful person! I spent many weekends hanging out with him, Karen & Kathryn. We had so much fun. He was the only guy I knew that wore t-shirts & shorts in feeziing weather. When I asked him if he was cold he said "This is nothing. I'm from Massachusetts!" Rest in peace , kind soul. You will be missed by a lot of people!

George was such a sweetheart.  It seemed no matter what he was going through, he always had that great smile going… and that twinkle in his eyes. We had some wonderful times together and will hold onto those memories. Thanks for those memories, George. We know you are in a better place now and at peace. You will be missed. Rest in peace dear friend. We love ya.... Mike and JoAnn

My dearest George, one I consider a silent friend, a co-worker and client over 27 years of our lives . You were always kind, honest,encouraging and your loving spirit will always live within my heart.  My deepest condolences to the family and to our mutual friend Karen who loved you unconditionally. When we lose a loved one here on this earth, we gain an Angel in heaven that watches over us. Loved ones, please take comfort in knowing this. George you were a very good man and it was an honor knowing you. I pray to meet you again on the other side, healthy and happy. Much love my friend. 

George, your laughter and spirit will forever be missed. I wish to leave these last words for you. I think you would have wanted all of us to hear:

When I come to the end of the road and the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom filled room Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little but not for long and not with your head bowed low
Remember the friendship we once shared, Miss me but let me go
For this is a journey we all must take and each must go alone.
It's all part of the master plan, a step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick at heart go to the friends we know. Laugh at all the things we used to do,
Miss me but let me go

Thank you George for your great smile, warm "Hello" and positive outlook. You will be missed and remembered.

Goin’ home to an old familiar place-reminds me of all the trails we once raced: the ol’ railroad bed on Araby & Sea Horse, neck in neck, all the way ofcourse!
 As the years went by, there was L.A. & UR, awesome adventures, so much in store! People & places to mold us, and the love of the Lord to hold us.
  George, you left us too soon, but your zest for life & for those you loved- vibrant til the very end. But it’s Not the end...you just “got there first”. Probably stopped by the Rainbow Bridge to hop on Will & rode straight on into the arms of Jesus (as you high-fived Dad!!)
  We’ll see you before you know it & again, you can share all the adventures you’ve had...since then.
 Rest In Peace & Power Love you xox ‘cowgirl’

Your beautiful spirit will always be my light and my love, now and forever.