Generous George Lasater

By: Mackenzie Macksey, BCHS Journalism

There are many defining attributes of a hero; dedication, determination, loyalty, and courage. Heroes come in different genders, different races, different religions, and vary in ages; yet, there is one man who stands out as a hero in Boyne City and exemplifies these adjectives. George Thomas Lasater has given tremendously to the town of Boyne City. As a middle school teacher and JV football coach in the 60’s Lasater was respected gallantly by his students and athletes for the few years he was at Boyne City Middle School. Then from the community has received admiration as County Sheriff for the past 31 years. Now retired Lasater is more widely recognized for his tremendous efforts and commitment to the veterans of Charlevoix County, and particular to the veterans of Boyne City.

Lasater a veteran himself and Boyne City Veterans memorial committee member not only exuded his pride as a veteran by compiling a number of first person stories from WWI and WWII veterans into his book Charlevoix County’s Contribution to WW2. He then expanded his patriotism and devotion a step further by formulating and heading the project for constructing the memorial for local veterans. This plan did not happen over night. Funds were sought, support and labor was needed, and dedication was a must. However Lasater had plenty of that to offer.

For more on the generous contributions of George T. Lasater to the community, read the full text of this article in The Boyne City Gazette, coming out on May 12, 2010.