11-17-2013, 08:43
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Quiet Professional - RIP
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Mint Hill, NC
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COL (R) Charlie Norton
Gentlemen: Lynn Mariano, President Chapter XI just called, COL (R) Charles “Charlie” Norton has gone to the “Last Formation”. An original member of the First Special Service Force “The Devils’s Brigade”, he served through the Italian Campaign where that small force performed deeds that are still legendary. An official biography will be forthcoming, so I will not attempt to relate his distinguished career, let it suffice that Special Forces has lost one of its legends.
Please pass this sad news on to your members
Vaya con Dios, mi Colonel
jack tobin
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11-17-2013, 08:59
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DMOR Bio: http://www.soc.mil/swcS/RegimentalHo.../sf_norton.pdf
It was a pleasure to serve with you, Sir. RIP. 
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11-17-2013, 09:11
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Area Commander
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Rest In Peace, Sir!
Thank you for your service.
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11-17-2013, 10:20
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Quiet Professional
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RIP Col !!!!
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11-17-2013, 10:26
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Occupied America....
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Rest well Sir,
Prayers out for his wife.
An amazing legacy over the years....
I remain intrigued by the Korean war-era activities and the "Wolfpack".
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11-17-2013, 10:39
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Quiet Professional
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Rest In Peace, Colonel.
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11-17-2013, 11:13
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Quiet Professional
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Rest in Peace COL. DOL
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11-17-2013, 11:22
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RIP Sir.
Thank you for your selfless service.
TR
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11-17-2013, 11:51
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RIP Col.
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11-17-2013, 18:25
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Guerrilla
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Rest in Peace, Sir.
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11-17-2013, 20:58
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Blue Skies Colonel Norton
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11-17-2013, 21:29
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Gold Star Father
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Rest in Peace, COL. Thank you for your lifetime of service and sacrifice. You will ALWAYS be missed and NEVER forgotten. Give my son a hug and tell him I will see him soon ...
molon labe
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11-18-2013, 05:28
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Quiet Professional
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Rest in Peace.
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11-18-2013, 05:47
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Quiet Professional
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: 18 yrs upstate NY, 30 yrs South Florida, 20 yrs Conch Republic, now chasing G-Kids in NOVA & UK
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RIP Col Norton, Vaya con Dios..
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11-18-2013, 06:04
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Quiet Professional
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RIP
RIP Col Norton
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