Norm did not pass away in 2004. He died October 1st 1965.
As a child and growing up, Norm was always fascinated with flying. Both his dad and his older brother worked for Eastern Airlines and Norm's dream was to someday fly. Upon graduation, Norman joined the Air Force for a four year stint with aspirations of going on to becoming a licensed jet pilot, but fell short of meeting the necessary requirements. He was then trained as a helicopter pilot. On being discharged, Norm was hired as a flight instructor at Emory Riddle Flight School in Miami, FL. There he enjoyed his dream of flying as well as teaching others the same. On the day that he died, Norm, along with a student, had gone up for flight instruction unaware of a carbon monoxide leak in the aircraft. Both were overcome by the carbon monoxide and, the plane crashed. Both were killed.
Thanks, Alan for setting the record straight. I thought he was gone before our 10 year reunion. It is so sad to see ALL of the ones who are gone--Even 68 is too young.
I remember when Norman died and thinking he was probably the first of our class to die, and at such a young age. I remember his sharing his dream of being a pilot, one he had as long as I can recall. I am glad he got to fulfill part of that dream, but how sad it is that he died so young doing what he loved the most.
I remember Norman Rice as a fine teammate. He backed me up as a quarterback on our 1958 state championship team. He provided me with great support and was always there to help me plan strategy for the next game.
Norman sat behind me in study hall, and we became good friends. He stands out in my memory as gentle and softspoken, someone you could really talk to. After graduation, I always asked about Norman, and one day, in the 1960's, was saddened to hear that we had lost him. I, for one, will never forget Norman.
The date of Norm's death has been corrected. Thanks, Alan. So sad to see that one so full of zealfor his life's interest was lost at such a young age.
Alan Hembrough
To all who knew Norman Rice,Norm did not pass away in 2004. He died October 1st 1965.
As a child and growing up, Norm was always fascinated with flying. Both his dad and his older brother worked for Eastern Airlines and Norm's dream was to someday fly.
Upon graduation, Norman joined the Air Force for a four year stint with aspirations of going on to becoming a licensed jet pilot, but fell short of meeting the necessary requirements. He was then trained as a helicopter pilot. On being discharged, Norm was hired as a flight instructor at Emory Riddle Flight School in Miami, FL. There he enjoyed his dream of flying as well as teaching others the same. On the day that he died, Norm, along with a student, had gone up for flight instruction unaware of a carbon monoxide leak in the aircraft. Both were overcome by the carbon monoxide and, the plane crashed. Both were killed.
Alan
John H Marschall
Thanks, Alan for setting the record straight. I thought he was gone before our 10 year reunion. It is so sad to see ALL of the ones who are gone--Even 68 is too young.Judith Robertson (Hills)
I remember when Norman died and thinking he was probably the first of our class to die, and at such a young age. I remember his sharing his dream of being a pilot, one he had as long as I can recall. I am glad he got to fulfill part of that dream, but how sad it is that he died so young doing what he loved the most.Judith Robertson Hills
Melvin Drakeford
I remember Norman Rice as a fine teammate. He backed me up as a quarterback on our 1958 state championship team. He provided me with great support and was always there to help me plan strategy for the next game.Melvin L. Drakeford
Sandra Wohlberg (Nagy)
Norman sat behind me in study hall, and we became good friends. He stands out in my memory as gentle and softspoken, someone you could really talk to. After graduation, I always asked about Norman, and one day, in the 1960's, was saddened to hear that we had lost him. I, for one, will never forget Norman.