| Tributes from Titanic International Trustees |
| Time, flowing like a river. Time, beckoning me. Who knows when we will meet again. if ever. But time, keeps flowing like a river, to the sea. Goodbye my friends, maybe for forever, Goodbye my friends, the tide waits for me. Who knows when we shall meet again, if ever. But time, keeps flowing like a river -to the sea, to the sea. Till it's gone forever, gone forever, gone forevermore. Time The Alan Parsons Group |
| So many of us have been touched in some way by this caring, sensitive person we knew as George Tulloch. His smile was infectious, his love and concern was genuine. When he hugged you, you could feel the love! George also made it a point to know more about you when you were not in the Titanic mode. A true family man, he always expressed his concern for my children's well-being. I will always remember him asking,"How are the boys doing- are they OK?" For many of us George took our love of Titanic to a level we could only dream about. Yes, his dreams were attacked but he stayed the course. His family and friends were always there for him and so we shall continue to be there for Cindy and his children. Cherish the memories- live his dream: "Just do it right!" Godspeed, George-Godspeed my friend. Dr. Robert DiSogra President Emeritas TIS '88-'90, '94-2002 |
| George, I will remember you when I remember: -The Nadir arriving in Norfolk on a hot summer day, the davit on the fantail like the neck of prehistoric beast glinting in the sun, -Your smile as you sat on the floor listening with rapt attention to Marjorie Newell Robb in the nursing home in Fall River, - your emotion, your tears and your face whenever trying to convey the magnitude of life lost when The Great Ship Went Down, -your voice on the phone saying "How can I repay you-?" and the chocolates which arrived the very next day, - your endless sense of humor, goodwill, and hope which never gave in, gave out, or gave up. And last of all, the final hug when I gave to you a bottle of the ocean water from over Titanic at the last time we met, and your last words to me- "We were there." Thanks for taking me with you too-it will last a lifetime. Shelley Dziedzic President Emeritas TIS '90-'92 - |
| This is going to be a rough time for many who knew George. I got to know him through working at the exhibits before the openings.. I have a good picture of the two of us at the arrival in Boston just after the 1996 expedition. It was really the first time I got to meet him. I can recall when a group of us waited to meet them in Boston at the conclusion of the '98 expedition, and he had no idea that a group was waiting for them. He was so overcome with the surprise of this, it just made his entire day. I can recall a few times when we were at exhibitions that he led us around the city, walking, looking for a place to have dinner. It was such an adventure to be with him. He was there for me during the loss of my Mom back in '99 and was a kind and warm person who cares about one's feelings and losses. I couldn't ask for a better friend to have been there when I needed it. It's hard to lose someone who I have known such a short time, but this is something I will always cherish and will remember the man who thought about people who meant a lot to him Keith Russell Trustee 2003-2006 |
| To know George Tulloch was to love him. From the first day I met him back in 1987 up to the present, in a span of almost twenty years, he was among the kindest and most caring people I have ever come to know. While George's leadership of RMST brought so many of us closer to Titanic, one could easily get drawn in to George himself. He spoke softly and tenderly, but most sincerely and his lure was infectious. He captivated you with his stories and never hesitated to spend time with anyone who shared his love and passion of Titanic. No person was too great or small to be worthy of his time. George would often be faced with extreme opposition and criticism over the years concerning the recovery of artifacts. So many respected him, myself included, by the way he handled himself in such matters. He never fought back against those who condemned him, but instead had a kind word for everyone. He earnestly believed in what he was doing and proved his dedication to the lost liner by his accomplishments. He brought Titanic home for many people, both serious researchers and those with a passing interest alike. George's memory will forever be perpetuated by the leadership and membership of TIS. We mourn a great man who will never be forgotten. His time on earth was comparitively brief but the impact he has left on all who knew him will be timeless. It is with some comfort to envision George being welcomed home by dear Edith Haisman, Michel Navratil, Eleanor Shuman and their fellow passengers and crew from RMS Titanic, whose lives and memories George worked so hard to preserve. He felt strongly about preservation not only to the ship itself, but of the lives which were inpacted by her ill-fated voyage. All those questions that George burned with the desire to know, I feel confident he has the answers to now. Rest well. GMOM Michael A. Findlay President TIS 2004-2007 |
| To meet in this day, a truly honorable man is a rarity. To have that man consider you his friend is a treasured gift. Such was my relationship with George Tulloch and I will forever cherish having the privilege of calling this kind and giving man my dear friend. My first encounter with George was rather strange. Being relatively unschooled in the world of Titanic personalities and having heard some unflattering rumors, I was uncertain exactly what type of person he would be. But he was the president of RMST and we needed his knowledge and expertise, so we took a chance. Returning a call he had left on my voice mail, I asked to speak to him and was told he was unavailable. When I gave my name the response was "Oh, wait- he's here for you!" The next 20 minutes were a whirlwind of informational exchanges. Throughout that conversation, my uncertainty dissipated and I sensed this Mr. Tulloch was a good and decent person. I was content that the unfavorable rumors I had heard were untrue, and knew inherently that this was a man I could trust. We ended our discussion with an agreement to work together to solve one of Titanic's mysteries. We spoke constantly via telephone and when we we finally met in person almost a year later, it was as if we had known each other for decades. Over the next 7 years, my relationship with George evolved from one of mutual need to one of true friendship with both him and Cindy. George was such a good sport and took everything in stride. He was always able to laugh at himself and always looked for the best in every situation. The thing that will always stand out in my mind about George was his inherent love for all things Titanic. Without George's help, the story of Pearl Shuttle, Howard Irwin and Henry Sutehall would have remained forever unknown. But Pearl's letters touched George's heart and his deep admiration for her, a young woman who lived almost a century ago, guaranteed that he would not rest until the world knew of her connection to Titanic . Many people disapprove of the salvage of artifacts. Others only want to exploit the ship and the almighty dollar is all that they can see. George only wanted to make Titanic available to the world- to have her artifacts bring the public closer to a tragedy and to the lives that tragedy affected. He had a vision. But all too often, visionaries are misunderstood, and their motives are called into question. To those who would question George's vision I can only say that he was a man of ethics and morals and his desires for Titanic were for the good of all. The world can never thank you enough, George. I will miss your smile and your enthusiasm and the way you always taught by example that "taking the high road" is the only way to live. I will miss your compassion and your counsel. I will miss the reverence in your voice, so evident whenever you spoke of Titanic. I will always treasure the birthday present you gave me in Boston. It has a place of honor in my heart and in my home. I will miss you, my friend. Barb Shuttle |
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