this is so sad-

Just as an FYI: I deleted more than a dozen comments that aren't related to what matters here – a man lost his life. I've also updated the story to include information on who the deceased is.

Thanks Mr. Kleiman. Sometimes the level of incivility is astounding, disappointing and downright ugly and mean spirited. What a tragedy...

My most heart felt sympath to the loved ones of Mr. George Swan, may he rest in peace.

Great guy and family man.

Joseph T Mullen jr.

Glad I didn't see the comments you needed to delete. So disappointing. My heart and prayers go out to his family.

my boyfriend and i were the first on the scene ,ive never felt so helpless in my life ,i wish there was something we could have done ,but other then just waiting for ems to come there was nothing anyone could have done ,its very sad to see he had so many people who loved him and are feeling completely devastated,so sorry that we could not save the man ,im sure he is in heaven ,because even the scene had the strangest calm around it

I can not thank Swanny enough for how he helped me and my family-
rest in peace George-

George was one of the nicest men my family encountered during our time at RHS Lacrosse. He always knew when someone's child was hurting and had a kind word to say to try to make the parents and son always feel better. A true leader in our opinion, and yes our family will always remember his smile.

My Heart felt sympathies go out to the Swan Family.

We knew and loved George. He had presence. We shall miss him. Our thoughts are with Kathy and their children.

When i thought about what to write here, I thought about the times I spent with George and a smile just kept coming across my face. When you where with George you just felt happy. A great guy! My sympathies to the Swan Family

Muller Family

May his perpetual smile shine upon his friends and his loved ones forever!

Always a smile and always a kind word about your family.You will be missed big george .May the four winds blow you safely home.

That smile, that laugh. A tremendous father, husband and kind friend. George, you will be greatly missed. Our hearts go out to Kathy and the children.
The Marquards

George, rest in peace. I will miss you.

Alex.

Kathy,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family, what a tragedy.
Dan and Sue Streicher (Bob's Brother an sister-in-law).

Swanny, we love you and will miss you. I heard the news too late to make the funeral but you and your family are in my prayers. Kathy, if you need anything, let me know.
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We love you Dad. You were the best father ever. You were the kindest, sweetest, most loving, truly genuine and selfless man I've ever known. As our cousin Meg said, "you were the kind of man you could love deeply upon meeting." We will miss your big smile, your enthusiasm, your huge heart, and the way you made us laugh. There is not a day that went by that we didn't feel your love and support, you went above and beyond in everything you did. Love you Dad. Life will never be the same without you.

"No matter how brave we think we are, or think we can be, we must call sorrow by it's right name and see It for what it is. Only then can we avail ourselves of the treasure that is hidden in the folds of its dark cloak. I think that we should not, by any twist of the words we use, minimize what we are going through, what anyone goes through, when death enters upon life and removes a member of our circle, family-close or friendship wide. There will be time enough to ponder the event, to philosophize about it, to discover its significance. Now the bleak fact stands; a light has gone out, wherever it may be shining, it is here no longer." Elizabeth Yates in, Up the Golden Stair. May the love of family and friends help you to heal. The Ruggles Family

Words can't describe the tremendous loss my family is feeling. My dad was truly an extraordinary father, husband, friend, coach and person. We appreciate all the love and support we have received. He will forever be in our hearts.

I love you all and am so sorry about this. Even though I couldn't be there with you, you were in my heart and prayers. Aunt Ro

Kathy, I am just now hearing about this and I am so sorry. I remember George from EFA football with my brother, and of course, you from our playground supervisors and our time at Answerphone. You have crossed my mind many times, and I have looked for you on Facebook. I am saddened to find you in this way. Everyone talks about George's smile, and I remember that too. But I also remember you, as one of the sweetest, most beautiful girls I've ever met and I hate that this has happened to you and your family.