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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Rest In Peace, Sir!
Thank you for your service.
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11-17-2013, 10:20
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RIP Col !!!!
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11-17-2013, 10:26
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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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Rest In Peace, Colonel.
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11-18-2013, 05:47
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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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RIP
RIP Col Norton
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11-18-2013, 10:53
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RIP Sir, thanks for your service..
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11-18-2013, 11:21
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RIP Colonel.
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11-18-2013, 11:34
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Rest In God's Own Peace, Col.
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