A Tribute to Roger J. Norton

[wpbinzel]

Roger -

In the near future you will receive the following letter:

Dear Mr. Norton:

A generous gift has been given in your name [by your many friends on the Lincoln Discussion Symposium to celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the Forum and to express our appreciation to you for hosting this website and bringing us together as a community] in support of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation's:

PAVERS for Lincoln's Legacy: THE UNION SQUARE PROJECT

Your commemorative paver will be laid in Union Square Park in Springfield, Illinois in October 2017. Your paver inscription reads as follows:

IN HONOR OF
ROGER J. NORTON
WHOSE WORK UPHOLDS
THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF
ABRAHAM LINCOLN

This gift given in your honor supports the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation and our mission to support the educational and cultural programming of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.

Sincerely,

Carla Knorowski, Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

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In addition to the donation to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, another $500 contribution in your name and honor will be made to the Surratt Society to continue and foster research into Lincoln's assassination.

Roger, on behalf of the many contributors to celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the Forum, and to thank you for all you have done, I am pleased to announce these well deserved tributes to you.

[LincolnMan]

Well-deserved!

[Steve]

Congratulations!

[L Verge]

Roger,

We are all indebted to you for creating this outstanding educational tool that unites us all who have an interest in all aspects of the Lincoln story. Logging on, reading, and responding (and sometimes retaliating!) is truly a highlight of each of my days. God bless you, sir, for your knowledge, generosity, and patience.

[wpbinzel]

(07-25-2017 06:20 PM)L Verge Wrote:  Roger,

We are all indebted to you for creating this outstanding educational tool that unites us all who have an interest in all aspects of the Lincoln story. Logging on, reading, and responding (and sometimes retaliating!) is truly a highlight of each of my days. God bless you, sir, for your knowledge, generosity, and patience.

Roger,

I think Laurie has expressed the sentiment and affection that each and everyone of us has for you and what you have accomplished.

For me, I am happy and proud to be a very small part of it.

Bill

[Tom Bogar]

You have truly built a community, Roger, that has meant so much to so many of us, not to mention the thousands of students and scholars enriched by your time, knowledge, effort, and (significantly) patience. I join my peers in saying this recognition is your well-deserved due. Thank you for all you've done for all of us. It is an honor to know you.

Tom

[Houmes]

I've found in life that there are givers and there are takers. You just can't beat a superb teacher.

[ELCore]

This site is one of the best places on the Internet. And the paver is a much deserved thank you.

[Eva Elisabeth]

I cannot word it better and second the others - thank you for everything! I hope the paver expresses and shows appropriately! (Very true, Dr. Houmes!)

[RJNorton]

Oh my...I just got up, and I cannot believe what I am reading. I am humbled and honored by your generosity. I am speechless and totally surprised ("shocked" might be a more accurate word). Friends, thank you for your kind words! I am not good at extemporaneous speaking or writing; just know how very much this is appreciated. I will remember this forever. My wife does not get up for another hour; I cannot wait to tell her.

[Carolyn Mitchell]

Congratulations Roger!

[Gene C]

(07-26-2017 03:54 AM)RJNorton Wrote:  Oh my...I just got up, and I cannot believe what I am reading. My wife does not get up for another hour; I cannot wait to tell her.

I'm surprised Roger that your are letting your wife sleep till 5:54 AM.


This is a well deserved public recognition for all that you have done and continue to do. Considering some of the "interesting" people we have had on the forum, your patience and politeness has been quite a personal example for all of us, in addition to your example of enthusiasm and knowledge in sharing about the life of Abraham Lincoln.

I am looking forward to adding this new site to visit for this years Springfield Tour.

Thanks Roger!

[davg2000]

Congratulations to a truly deserving person, Roger!

[Eva Elisabeth]

(07-26-2017 09:56 AM)Gene C Wrote:  

(07-26-2017 03:54 AM)RJNorton Wrote:  Oh my...I just got up, and I cannot believe what I am reading. My wife does not get up for another hour; I cannot wait to tell her.

I'm surprised Roger that your are letting your wife sleep till 5:54 AM.


This is a well deserved public recognition for all that you have done and continue to do. Considering some of the "interesting" people we have had on the forum, your patience and politeness has been quite a personal example for all of us, in addition to your example of enthusiasm and knowledge in sharing about the life of Abraham Lincoln.

I am looking forward to adding this new site to visit for this years Springfield Tour.

Thanks Roger!

Maybe (hopefully) the paver will be laid by then (or then) - it would be neat if you could take photos!

[wpbinzel]

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Maybe (hopefully) the paver will be laid by then (or then) - it would be neat if you could take photos!
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My understanding from the ALPLM is that the paver will be laid in October and they will send a photo of it once it is done.