Memorial service set for Verbal Judo Founder Dr. George Thompson
Dr. George Thompson, who founded the Verbal Judo Institute in 1983, died on June 7, 2011. A memorial service will be held in Auburn, NY on July 9, 2011.
(EMAILWIRE.COM, June 15, 2011 ) Syracuse, NY -- A July 9 memorial service is planned for Dr. George "Doc" Thompson, founder of the Verbal Judo methodology.
Thompson, 69, passed away unexpectedly last week at his home in Auburn, NY. A pioneer in the field of professional crisis communication training, Thompson's techniques have been used around the country, notably by the New York Police Department, Los Angeles Police Department, and the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
For 27 years he led a global team of trainers through his Verbal Judo Institute; an estimated one million people have been trained in these techniques. Additionally, Thompson wrote four books and has been interviewed extensively on the subject.
The memorial service will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at the White Chapel, 197 South St., in Auburn, NY. Telephone (315) 258-9101.
For Thompson, an iconic figure within law enforcement around the country and the world, the Syracuse Police Department will provide a color guard presentation.
The service is open to the public; for those traveling, the family recommends flying into the Syracuse Hancock International Airport. Additionally, a block of hotel rooms has been reserved under the name Verbal Judo / Dr. Thompson at the Holiday Inn at 75 North Street, Auburn, NY; contact the hotel at (315) 253-4531.
Flowers and cards may be sent to Thompson's wife, Pam Thompson, at 20 Chedell Place, Auburn, NY 13021.
In lieu of flowers, the family is accepting contributions to the college fund for Thompson's 9-year-old son. Checks may be made payable to Franklin Templeton, and sent to Laudadio Financial Services, 210 N. University Drive, Suite 404, Coral Springs, FL 33071. Please indicate "Tommy Thompson College Fund" in the subject line of the check.
For more information, contact the Verbal Judo Institute at (315) 253-0007. To visit Dr. Thompson's online memorial page, visit verbaldefenseandinfluence.com/doc.
Thompson, 69, passed away unexpectedly last week at his home in Auburn, NY. A pioneer in the field of professional crisis communication training, Thompson's techniques have been used around the country, notably by the New York Police Department, Los Angeles Police Department, and the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
For 27 years he led a global team of trainers through his Verbal Judo Institute; an estimated one million people have been trained in these techniques. Additionally, Thompson wrote four books and has been interviewed extensively on the subject.
The memorial service will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at the White Chapel, 197 South St., in Auburn, NY. Telephone (315) 258-9101.
For Thompson, an iconic figure within law enforcement around the country and the world, the Syracuse Police Department will provide a color guard presentation.
The service is open to the public; for those traveling, the family recommends flying into the Syracuse Hancock International Airport. Additionally, a block of hotel rooms has been reserved under the name Verbal Judo / Dr. Thompson at the Holiday Inn at 75 North Street, Auburn, NY; contact the hotel at (315) 253-4531.
Flowers and cards may be sent to Thompson's wife, Pam Thompson, at 20 Chedell Place, Auburn, NY 13021.
In lieu of flowers, the family is accepting contributions to the college fund for Thompson's 9-year-old son. Checks may be made payable to Franklin Templeton, and sent to Laudadio Financial Services, 210 N. University Drive, Suite 404, Coral Springs, FL 33071. Please indicate "Tommy Thompson College Fund" in the subject line of the check.
For more information, contact the Verbal Judo Institute at (315) 253-0007. To visit Dr. Thompson's online memorial page, visit verbaldefenseandinfluence.com/doc.
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