(BERLIN, Md.) Hundreds came to Berlin to say goodbye to a family-man, veteran and community leader Friday.
Friends and family told WRDE News he was a living piece of history. Now they are left only with memories.
Senator Jim Mathias describes Hurley as an inspiration.
"He was a tremendous parent, community leader, teacher and historian," Mathias said. "He was even a licensed pilot. He had his own plane. We jump started it one time with the car to get to an Orioles game. When we touched the ground I said 'thank you Lord."
Nancy Howard said she worked with Hurley at the Ocean City Life Saving Museum. As standing president of the museum society, she said she has big shoes to fill.
"He wore many hats," Howard said. "He wore them all so well. That was the greatest thing about George."
Officials from the Ocean City Fire Department said it is a tradition to put their oldest piece of equipment on display after a loss to honor the deceased.
Friday a 1953 Ford was on display to honor the life and legacy of George Hurley.