Condolence: Dear Martha, Laurie, Christine and family: When I first started my Park Service career, Norm was the chief ranger at Acadia and I was the Secretary to Keith Miller and then later, Lowell White. I have two kind stories about him. During the time I worked at Acadia, I dated an older man who I loved very much. We danced on Friday nights up at Hulls Cove; I don't recall the name of the place. On one occasion, you and Norm were there and Norm came over to me concerned about whether I should be dating Henry. It was as if Norm was my surrogate father and he was watching out for his daughter. Although we never married, Henry and I remained friends for many years. Much later in 1990, I had resigned from the NPS and had recently graduated from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, where I still live. I needed a summer job before moving to Tucson to attend law school, so I wrote Norm and asked if I could return for the summer, perhaps to work at Blackwoods CG. At 6:00 a.m. one morning, Norm had one of his supervisors call me and offer me a job, forgetting of course about the three-hour difference in time. Although I later decided to work at Grand Canyon that summer, I remember fondly that Norm didn't hesitate to bring me back noncompetitively after all those years. My best wishes to you and all of your family.

Condolence: So sorry, Martha! Your retirement has been a sad one so far. It's so painful to lose a truly good man. Our hearts are with you. Anne and Jim

Condolence: Martha, Deeply sorry to hear of Norm's death. I always enjoyed working with Norm when we had events to do through the Harbor House in conjunction with Acadia National Park. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sorry, Marty

Condolence: Martha, I was so sorry to hear of Norm's passing. I think of you both often, remembering our time of working together. You are in my prayers, Ellen

Condolence: So sorry to hear of Norm's passing. Although our careers at Acadia did not overlap, I did have the pleasure of meeting him at several Park functions. My deepest sympathies go out to his family and friends. Dylan McDonald US Park Ranger Boston NHP

Condolence: Martha, My sincerest condolences on the passing of Norm. He was a great individual and a dedicated Lion. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Bill

Condolence: Thinking of all the lives Norm helped to save when he built the cabinet work and set up the Dodge vans we purchased in Yellowstone in the early 70's to utilize as ambulances. For the first time we had head room and space to work on the patient. We could perform CPR or hang an IV without the blood infiltrating back up into the IV. His efforts probably are not known or remembered by many today. But, some of us do and we appreciate what he did as well as his dry wit and his direct, head on way of dealing with matters. Thanks Norm / we'll miss you! Tom Cherry

Condolence: We are all thinking of you during this time and sending all of our love. He was a wonderful man, dad, uncle, and grandpa. We told Courtney the news yesterday and she got big tears in her eyes and said, "I loved Uncle Norm" she then stated that she would like to send a picture and flowers. Expect a picture soon. Wish we could be at the service to give you all a hug....Again all of our love, thoughts, and prayers from the West Coast. Matt, Janette, Courtney, and Will

Condolence: My deepest condolences, Martha. It has been some years since I have seen Norm, but I always enjoyed his detailed Christmas letter every year.

Condolence: Dear Martha, My sincerest condolences on your loss of Norm. He was a great Lion and we had some great times together. I will miss him greatly at all our Lion functions. I am so glad that you and Norm were able to make the 75th anniversary at the Main Sail. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Brian

Condolence: So sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Dodge. I first met him years ago at Harpers Ferry NHP when he was attending a training session and I was a teenager growing up there. We talked "shop" and enjoyed talking with him. I ran into him years later at Acadia and recalled that he had a Lobster Bake at his house that he kindly invited me to. Please pass on condolences to the family. Robert E. Stinson District Ranger Saguaro National Park

Condolence: Dear Martha, we were so sorry to hear of Norm's passing. We truly enjoyed knowing you folks during our stay at Acadia. He was a really good-hearted guy. Our condolences Bob & Elaine Miller

Condolence: To all of Norm's family, Please accept our deepest sympathies. Norm was the first Chief Ranger I worked for when I started my career at Acadia in 1995, a career I continue today in Alaska. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the family and friends who shared time with and knew him through the years. So sorry to hear of your loss. Sincerely, Neal and Lauren Labrie

Condolence: Martha, We are so sorry to hear of Norm's passing. He was such a wonderful man. We always enjoyed reading the holiday news letter at Christmastime. He always seemed to be so happy and cheerful. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you and miss you. Sincerely, Karla and Rob Munroe Vicki Preble and Ben Preble

Condolence: The thoughts and prayers of all the brothers and sisters of the National Park Rangers Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police are with you during this very hard time. Norm was one of the very first members of the Lodge. On behalf of the Lodge, I offer our deepest condolences to all the family. Fraternally, George Durkee Executive Director

Condolence: We were sorry to hear about Norm's passing. Norm was a great person and friend. It was a pleasure to have known and worked with him in Yellowstone. Norm and I sat next to each other during our 3 month stay at the NPS Albright Charm School. Norm's dry wit and humor helped me through some grim lectures and he added a good perspective on life. He will be missed.

Condolence: Mrs. Dodge: I wish to extend deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of Norm. We all at InterCruises and cruise ship tour quides will miss him and his knowledge of Acadia National Park. God bless you. Sincerely, Arthur

Condolence: Dear Martha, Suzi called me to inform us of Norm's passing. We both send our deepest sympathy at this time. We felt privileged to have known him although we hadn't seen much of either of you lately. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. John and Betsy

Condolence: Dear Martha, Christine & Laurie, I am so terribly sorry to hear of your loss. Sadly I am too far away to make the service but my thoughts are with you all, Love, Holly

Condolence: Oh Martha. We are so sorry that Norm has passed on. We well remember the great times we had with you two wintering in at Lamar, Yellowstone the winter of '67/'68. That was our first year with the NPS. What a wonderful begining. You had a great guy as husband and partner and, we are sure, many many wonderful memories. Love, Carol and Roy Weaver

Condolence: My deepest sympathy to all the family on your loss. Another of Hulls Cove's finest members, his absence will be felt by all of us. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult period.

Condolence: Dear Martha, Christine, Laurie and Families, We are saddened to hear of Norm's passing but thankful that you have allowed us to share with you in his journey of the past few months. I have shared your updates with Tim, Lynette and Nathan as well as Bob and Adelaide who pass it on to other Yellowstone friends in the Bozeman area. Sorry we are all too far away to be with you on Thursday, but our hearts and prayers will be with you. With love, Joe, Bethel, Tim, Lynette and Nathan

Condolence: We were saddened to hear about Norm. Our prayers are with you all. We remember all the great times we had with you and Norm in Yellowstone, especially during the winter of 1971-72. I have a good picture of Norm someplace taken during your visit with us at Curecanti. I'll try to find it and send it to you.

Condolence: I'm so sorry to hear of your father's death. Rejoice in his wonderful life and tell Caleb all about him. Sarah Burger

Condolence: Lorie and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your dad's death. I know it takes wonderful parents to raise someone a special as you. May the day come soon when the joy of his live replaces the pain of his loss. My deepest sympathy, love and prayers to you and your family. Nancy

Condolence: Dearest Laurie and family, I am so sorry to hear of your father's death. My heart and prayers are with you and your family. Although I never had the privilege of meeting either of your parents, they shine through their special daughter to everyone whose life you touch. May the warmth and joy of remembering his life soon replace the pain of his loss.

Condolence: Martha and family - Barbara and I are saddened by your loss. I have so many wonderful memories of my years working with Norm at Acadia. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.