With over 200 publications in major scientific journals, George made immense contributions to our understanding of HIV transmission and prevention and disease consequences, translating the science into sound public health policy at the federal, state, and local levels. In recognition of these achievements, he was inducted into the Massapequa (Long Island) High Schools Hall of Fame and received the Massachusetts Governor’s Award for Outstanding Contributions to AIDS Research, the Fenway Community Health Center Research Award, and the Boston University SPH Alumni Award. However, his proudest accomplishments were creating a nurturing environment for his research team, mentoring the next generation of HIV scholars, providing relief supplies to Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria, and, most of all, raising his talented, kind, and thoughtful son, Greg.