The Timbers lost a fan who is so much more a part of the Timbers that the word “fan” does not do her justice. The link below is my attempt to put into words how much Gisele meant to me and other Timbers fans. The photo above is the last photo I have of Gisele, taken before the MLS opener on April 14, 2011.
http://timbers.soccercityusa.com/gisele.htm
Here are some other stories and sites honoring Gisele:
Portland Tiimbers:
http://www.portlandtimbers.com/news/2011/04/gisele-currier-true-supporter-forever-more
Timbers Army:
http://timbersarmy.org/gisele-currier
http://timbersarmy.org/memorial-fund
OregonLive Timbers Blog:
http://blog.oregonlive.com/timbers/2011/04/behind_the_axe_putting_some_pe.html
Oregon Live:
http://www.oregonlive.com/timbers/index.ssf/2011/04/portland_timbers_army_matriarc.html
http://www.oregonlive.com/timbers/index.ssf/2011/04/memorial_service_set_for_giese.html
Portland Mercury:
http://blogtown.portlandmercury.com/BlogtownPDX/archives/2011/04/25/timbers-army-loses-its-queen
Soccer Watcher:
http://soccerwatcher.com/archives/1038