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Our Man Norm
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Our Man Norm |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... 
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In memory of Mr. Norm Chapman, the heart and soul of the Rutherford Junior Soccer Club for over 30 years. Passed away on Saturday aged 84 years. He's gone! We'll buried him tomorrow And as one we shall gather and mourn To honour and remember that fine old man A mentor and a friend, known simply as Norm We'll cry, sigh, and say our goodbye Then one last journey, one last farewell Down past the field that bears his name A place so many of us know all too well Shared his tutelage, patience, and encouragement With those lessons learned, they were never the same Showed them honour, respect, fun and fair play And the children grew as they played the game It is said he had been around forever More than just a man, he was an Icon And so it shall be with him in my heart Though he is gone, his spirit shall always live on! " I have seen without perceiving I have been another man Let me pierce the realm of glamour So I know just what I am"....Dweller on the Threshold, |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Shared his tutelage, patience, and encouragement With those lessons learned, they were never the same ======================== This is lovely and honorable tribute to a man who obviously impacted yours and many others lives over many years. great writing Eagle ... you do these tributes very well... shows your own dedication and strength of character. take care poet sir  Tomorrow holds only mystery And who's to say what might be But in you I've found a love so strong The sun and the moon look on in jealousy ~VH~ [This message has been edited by Janet Marie (edited 02-05-2001).] |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
A very fine tribute to an honored friend. I too like the lines about his tutelage. I will say, if you are going to share this with the group at the service, check the first line. You have some verb disagreement. |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
wonderful tribute for a beloved man. excellent write. ((hugs)) Charisma |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
I think it's fabulous that he will live on through those he touched and through your poem....God bless "I walked beside the evening sea and dreamed a dream that could not be." George William Curtis |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
Eagle One, this is a beautiful tribute to your friend. Sorry you had to lose him. Hugs, ME |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Beautiful tribute to him my friend. He will always live on through the lives of those he touched. A fitting legacy. LW Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
As long s he is in your heart he is never really gone...and he obviously meant a lot to you...you honour him with these beautiful words...I hope you get the chance to read them to all the kids...hugs my friend |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
a wonderful tribute eddie..heartfelt.. ~V~ |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
EagleOne~ Just a beautiful tribute, dear poet. 'We'll cry, sigh, and say our goodbye Then one last journey, one last farewell' Because you cared enough to share Norm with us ... I will say thank you. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
EagleOne, lovely tribute, you do these so well! write on Kethry Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen. |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
Firstly, appologies for the group reply. I wish to thank each and everyone of you for your thoughts and comments, they are greatly appreciated. Take care! " I have seen without perceiving I have been another man Let me pierce the realm of glamour So I know just what I am"....Dweller on the Threshold, |
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Trew Member
since 2000-06-10
Posts 365Ottawa, Canada |
No greater honour than to be remembered. A fine tribute. Trev. |
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