George was a fantastic guy.  Highly intelligent and loved fiercely! Stood up for others rights and looked out for his loved ones.
My husband (John) introduced me to him and his precious mother Paula and  sweet sister Shelley and her lovely girls. He loved those girls like his own.
A few months ago he came to visit us here in WV on his was to a festival 
it was a great time catching up and talking about old times. 
In the past, He had taken  us to see the Cathedral , we saw the band Rusted Root perform, and shared a special friendship that will never fade!
May he rest in peace. Prayers for the family and friends that loved him so dearly.
I can’t help to smile when I think of him!

I will  miss George  as a good friend  and Neighbor  we went to alot of dinners and other  places   
 He  went to my father's  funeral  wich was very  supportive   prayers  for you George  and your family  🙏🙏🙏

I knew Daryl as George, and he was a very close friend of mine while he lived in DC. 

I met George at V-One in Germantown MD, and became very close. I introduced  George to Rachel, the love of his life, back in the day, and I know those two are holding hands together as they travel the universe. 

You will always be my friend George and I will miss you very much.

Corey

Daryl has been a friend of mine since 1988. He took me to my first Grateful Dead concert in 1989, taught me how to skate board while camping out for Rolling Stones tickets and saw many other concerts together. Being friends with Daryl was just fun and I will miss him. 

Christy Handzo

I have known George since 1984, when I met him while I was an intern at ComputerLand of Rockville.  I have called him friend ever since.  I will miss him dearly and as the sounds of the Grateful Dead tickle my ears or a music festival soothes my soul it will bring him back to my heart.

Peter Botting

George was a very interesting person and a really nice person !  We knew one another through Beth Israel - the West Temple.

Please accept my sympathies to the family at this difficult time.

Dan Chessin

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Daryl George Thornton II

June 3, 1965 – March 4, 2026

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