I was terribly saddened this morning to learn of the passing of George Sierra, father of Medford Strikers Xtreme (MSX) player Linda Sierra Wall and her brother Andrew, and wife of Bettie.
Linda was an outstanding player on the MSX and Cherokee High School and then for Rowan University and was also one of the nicest girls a coach could have on a team, not to mention one of the hardest working. I do not know their son but am guessing he is just the same.
George and Bettie were the ultimate team parents, supportive of the coaches and the entire team. George was often the club linesman on our side of the field.
During and after the MSX years Debbie and I stayed in touch with George and Bettie and would occasionally meet for dinner. The photo below was taken at our house January 1, 2012. For several years I would see George on a regular basis at the Virtua Health Center in Moorestown, but had not seen him since that closed just before the pandemic.
Former MSX player Brenna (Rubino) Henry nailed it when she commented on Facebook that George was "a great soccer dad." That he was and so much more.
My heart goes out to Bettie, Linda, Andrew and the entire family. A great guy who will be missed.
Photo below taken at our house, 1/1/12.
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