Those who knew and worked with Georges said they were amazed at his high level of quality and productivity in spite of the battle with lupus that he fought for roughly half his life.

Beyond his achievement and journalistic prowess, Georges' classmates speak of his sense of humor and charisma. Georges was selected by his class to deliver the humorous Ivy Oration on graduation day.

"That is the hallmark of Chris--his courage and grace and humor through an incredibly painful situation," said Kristin A. Gross '87, a former Crimson executive.

"He handled a terrible illness with unbelievable courage and grace every day of his life," Goss said. "He was, in an age of few heroes; he was my hero."

Contributions can be made in Georges' memory to the Chris J. Georges Scholarship Fund care of The Wall Street Journal at 1025 Connecticut Ave., Suite 800, Washington D.C 20036.

Tentative plans for the fund are to create a philanthropic legacy that might tie Georges' love for The Crimson and his love for the Journal.

Georges is survived by his mother and father, Mary and Jerry Georges of New York City, and two sisters, Gigi Georges of Washington, D.C. and Stephanie Georges Comfort of Denver, Colo.

The funeral will be held today at noon at The Greek Cathedral of The Holy Trinity in New York City.