RIP My Friend Normanality

[SCompRacer]

Norm died of post surgery complications early this morning in San Francisco; just 26 days shy of his 49th birthday. He was truly a fine human being, and my best friend. I am inconsolable.

The pic was taken during a visit earlier this year.

[Midnite Mick]

Condolences.

[Ricardo]

My thoughts and prayers with his friends and family. I bought two amps from Norm; I never met him but it was an enjoyable transaction. He was a true gentleman and he babied his gear as no one else.

Rest in Peace Norm.

[Jstas]

Crap.

That sucks.

My condolences.

Norm is joining Shane in that Great Club Polk in the sky.

[WilliamM2]

Very sorry to hear that. My condolences as well.

[madmax]

So sorry to hear. My condolences.

[MikeC78]

Sorry to hear Rich, my condolences as well. I remember you talking about him at the mini-PF at my place, and listening to those incredible ESL panels of his. Give me a yell bud, I just got home two days ago.

[shack]

I am so sorry to hear about this. My thoughts and prayers are with you and his family.

[BottomFeeder]

I too, am so very sorry for the many who loved him and are grieving his loss. I pray that the Lord will be very close to them & to you at this time.

[dkg999]

Rich - my condolences to you, and Norm's family. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help you out. Hang in there!

[george daniel]

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and yours Rich,, please let me know if there is anything I can do,, contribution for flowers,,etc,, RIP, Norm.

[heiney9]

My heart felt condolences to Norm's family and to you and yours. I know Norm wanted to make the IL Polkfest last year but couldn't because of health issue's. I'm sorry I never had the opportunity to meet him. Take care and remember the fond memories of a good friend.

H9

[F1nut]

I'm deeply saddened by the news of Norm's passing. Heaven is a better place today, earth not so.

Rest In Peace

[George Grand]

Sorry to learn that we lost another good man, and Rich I'm sorry you lost your best friend.

[jtgranby]

Rich so sorry to hear this sad news.

Jim

[shadowofnight]

Sad news indeed....too damn young.....he must have had a higher purpose to serve up above.

[Demiurge]

Sorry to hear about the loss of your friend and the loss of a fellow Polkie. :(

[treitz3]

I'd like to offer my condolences to his friends and family. It is always sad to here news like this.

Rip Normanality. We'll meet up some day.

[janmike]

Sorry for your loss.

[W WALDECKER]

Hey Rich, Norm was a great guy and he will truely be missed by everyone here and at home :( keep your chin up and remember that he is in a better place now....WCW III

[Polkitup2]

Norm was a-ok in my book. RIP Norm.

[Lowell_M]

Rich, I am so sorry to hear about your best friend, Norm. I never had the chance to meet or chat with him, but I can definately tell he was a great guy from all you and others here have said.

Keep your chin up and remember the good times. My thoughts are with his family and yours.

-Aaron

[wingnut4772]

So sorry to hear ... My deepest condolences.

[disneyjoe7]

So sad to hear this, sorry for your loss. Rest In Peace.

[BaggedLancer]

Sorry to hear that, RIP.




Norm is joining Shane in that Great Club Polk in the sky.

There is another Club Polk up in the sky? Can you edit posts up there? :confused:

[cfrizz]

OMG! My deepest condolences to his family and friends. May he rest in peace.

[daboyz]

Very sorry for your loss.

[Lasareath]

Sorry to hear about this Rich.

RIP Norm!!!

[cubdog]

Very sad. RIP Norm.

cubdog

[DaveMuell]

My condolenses, Rich. Rest in peace, Norm. Prayer time is getting pretty full these days, but your families will be in them.

[nadams]

Not much anyone can say in this situation... and certainly nothing that will ease the pain. The only thing that can do that is time and good memories.

RIP Norm.

[joeparaski]

My condolences. RIP.

Joe

[polkatese]

Rich, very sorry to hear of Norm passing. RIP, Norm.

[McLoki]

I am still rocking to the LSi15's that I purchased from him a couple of years ago. It was great meeting him and you at your house for the first time when I picked them up. He will be missed by many and my sincere condolences go out to his family and friends. I truely believe Norm is in a better place - grieve for our loss but celebrate his gain.

RIP

[anonymouse]

This is very sad. I met Norm and you just got the immediate sense that he was one of the nicest human beings you would meet. I bought quite a few things from him. Very sad day.

[dorokusai]

Keep on rockin' Norm.

[ben62670]

I truely believe Norm is in a better place - grieve for our loss but celebrate his gain.
I find comfort in a lot of post like this.
My condolences.
Ben

[pearsall001]

RIP big guy. My prayers are with you.

[steveinaz]

RIP brother, and sorry for your loss Rich & family. What a shame--far too young.

[Mike Reeter]

Very sorry to hear of this,I'm spinnin' some tunes and and havin a couple a drinks on Norms behalf.

Heres to you and yours

[fredv]

I never met Norn but exchanged email quite a few times and always felt I knew this fine man. Rest in peace, Norm. You will always be remembered.

[snow]

My deepest condolances its always tough to lose a friend.



REGARDS SNOW

[starchaser]

Prayers with Norms family and friends.

[phoneisbusy]

My condolences on the passing of your friend.

regards

Dave

[schwarcw]

I had the good fortune to meet Norm at his house and then over at Rich's place near Chicago last year. Norm was a true gentleman and an avid audiophile. He has a wonderful ear for a system's performance. I bought some gear from him over the past couple of years. He was such a nice person to talk with and be around. I wish that I had the opportunity to know him better. I received the bad news in an email from Rich and another from his family. I just couldn't believe it.

Rich, I want to thank you for introducing me to your friend Norm. Please accept my condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with Norm, his family and his friends, especially Rich. I hope the sad and broken hearts find peace.

[ESavinon]

RIP my fellow polkhead. My condolences to his family and friends.

[TroyD]

My condolences, Norm was a great guy.

My best to his family and friends.

Troy

[Roy Munson]

RIP Norm

[agfrost]

My condolences to the family and friends of Norm.

Jay

[danger boy]

sorry to hear about Norm's passing. Lets raise a toast in his honor at PF08.

[avelanchefan]

Another great Polkie lost, RIP Norm.

[VR3]

RIP My condolences

[gidrah]

I wish I could say something that others haven't. I guess I feelings are the same.

God speed Norm. I'll see you upstairs.

[Keiko]

I recall the earlier thread requesting prayers for your friend Rich. Very sorry for this loss. My condolences to you, Norm's family and friends.

[Sherardp]

my apologies, 49, way young. Sorry to hear, prayers sent.

[ohskigod]

My sincerest condolences to his family and friends

[Jstas]

Norm was one of those guys that was a fixture here but you'd never know it. He never made negative waves. He never really stood out but he reached out to many, many people in one way or another. I was starting to wonder if everything was OK 'cause I hadn't seen him on here in a long while. Then the next day this was posted.

This really is a drag. He was a cool dude and heaven is a cooler place now and this world is a bit more empty. Godspeed Norm, I barely knew you through an Internet forum but you were one awesome dude with tons to offer anyone.

My old job is supposed to be having a "happy hour" for me tonight at a local watering hole. I'm gonna have a moment for Norm I think.


Has anyone put together anything to have sent to the family courtesy of the forum? I can't really set anything up myself 'cause I trashed all my credit cards but I'll donate to the cause.

[treitz3]

We shall have a moment of silence in his memory at Polkfest honoring his passion for audio and his life. He will be missed.

[halo]

I did not hear about this sad news until today...Norm was a good friend and a great person. Even though he'd been struggling with health problems for years he was always happpy, upbeat, and willing to give advice or lend an ear. His generosity, kindness, and overall good cheer knew no boundries. I am a better person for having known him. I will miss him.

Victor

[zombie boy 2000]

This is sad, sad news. My heart goes out to everybody - family and friends.

[hearingimpared]

Richie, when I read the news I felt heart sick. Heart sick for you and Norm as well as his family. I know what he meant to you and I can't imagine your pain. On the few occasions I got to coorespond with Norm I felt the warmth of his genuine humaness.

My condolenses and prayers my friend, call me if you need to talk.

[carpenter]

Damn It, 49 is way too young to go.
I'm sorry for your loss.

[disneyjoe7]

I agree 49 is much too young :(

[Keiko]

Has anyone put together anything to have sent to the family courtesy of the forum? I can't really set anything up myself 'cause I trashed all my credit cards but I'll donate to the cause.

This is a very thoughtful idea. If someone wants to take charge of this, I would be happy to give something also.

[SCompRacer]

Thank you all for the kind words, thoughts and prayers. I printed the thread for his mother to read and it was very comforting to her.

My bud Norm was quite the planner, and had allowed for the worst. He had told me where his will would be left, as he did not want to add worry to his mother/family. He only provided me clues to his 'putie password though, which I eventually figured out and am posting this from. He was thoughtful with a sense of humor to the very end.

Anyone that wishes to send something can send it directly to the family.

The Roth Family
245 N Irving
Hillside, IL 60162

[dholmes]

Very sorry you lost your friend,Im lucky that all the guys I know are still around.I guess its hard on his Mom,we are not suppose to live longer than are children.