Broad-shouldered, tall and now past 60,

Weathered like a sea captain

(Maybe it is the beard)
George Dingman has what actors call "presence".

To meet George is to remember him,

The kind of guy a son or daughter would say,
"My Dad is that tall guy over there".

You just knew that George was going to be special
in whatever field of work he was in.

Most people have heard of Parkinson's
(Michael J. Fox has it).

Maybe a few of you know someone with it.

George doesn't cry about it,
but tells you in a matter–of–fact way
how it has affected him.

His story tells of one man's struggle
to deal with this horrible disease
and gives you an insight,
not only into the disease itself,

But a reflection of what
character and strength of mind can do

in the face of adversity.

It is always with great pride
when I say to others,
"I'd like you to meet my friend
George Dingman".

PeterCalvert