The story
George the youngest boarded Sea Wing with his parents and siblings. When the ferry boat reached Lake Pepin, Mississippi, a storm came causing the liner to capsize. The whole family sadly perished in the disaster.
Memory wall
2 tributes have been left in memory of George E. Gerken.
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XOXO
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Fly high, dear little George.
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