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POSTED ON 7.11.2024

POSTED BY: Michael Evans

Norman in uniform

He was every mother’s son, the son of my mother’s sister, the oldest cousin and older brother to his sister, the one we all just loved. Remembering him on this day and always.
" It was asking too much to dream that I might have grown old knowing you….”

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POSTED ON 7.11.2024

POSTED BY: Michael Evans

Norman and his aunt.

Norman and his aunt Lois in a bygone world--far, far away from this world, in the winter of 1961. They were surrounded by apple and peach tree orchards laced by pine trees, beside our grandparents’ home in what was rural Raleigh.

“And so their memories took on potential, which is of course how our greatest nostalgias are born.”

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POSTED ON 6.13.2023

POSTED BY: ANON

Greater Love Hath No Man...

Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

HOOAH

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POSTED ON 6.5.2021

POSTED BY: john fabris

honoring you....

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. Your Silver Star citation attests to your courage and devotion to our country. May you rest in eternal peace.

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POSTED ON 5.6.2021

POSTED BY: Billy Simmons

Remembering a friend & warrior who left us way 2 early

We had some very good times N Daytona Beach. I'm glad U moved here & I still remember us talking when U tore your knee up playing flag football @ DBJC. how this would keep U out of the draft. This was the spring of 1966. You will always B remembered as a truly great friend & always remember the hot 57 Ford you & your dad set up. I will always remember U, your mom, dad & sister Joan. God bless you my friend

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