I realize this is an old thread, but just wanted to comment.
Ginky, was such a great kid. I had the chance to play him more than once at a few tournaments, I even bought a couple cues from him. I wasn't entered in any of the tournaments, but George invited me to play with him, and try out some cues. He took it REALLY easy on me so I could actually test the cues out, lol.
Ginky would always recognize me at a tournament, and go out of his way to say hello. Just a really down to earth young man, and very respectful. He always dressed to kill, something I always noticed and appreciated in a young person.
He left us way to soon, and I think of him often. R.I.P. my friend.
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Originally Posted by Drawman623
Ginky practiced one night at Chalks Billiards in Warwick RI as he prepared for a Joss Tour event at Snookers the next day. I recognized him but left him alone to do his thing. After an hour or so, he came over and complimented my Andy Gilbert cue. As a fellow cue lover Ginky treated me with respect and we talked for a good hour about who's who in cuemaking. We traded cues for a time and I played with Ginky's personal player for a set as he enjoyed my Gilbert. His praises of my cues made me feel great.
We traded contact info and to my surprise, Ginky stayed in touch. Every month or two the phone would ring. He may have been the best, but he was humble and a friend to me. R.I.P.
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