Saturday, June 8, 2024
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I’m a bit late here - but I used to work in the Northgate Mall from 2016-2020. Norm would go for walks around the mall and make pit stops to tell some jokes to various employees before even introducing himself. Soon, he and I became good pals. We bonded over being Irish, he gave me heck for being American (which was valid), and we chatted about his respiratory technologist career, especially since my brother works in the field as well.
Today, I stumbled upon this photo taken exactly 5 years ago - June 8, 2019. After years of chatting in the store, I finally invited him to have lunch with me. I wish I had done it more often, but I’m so glad that I was able to commemorate this lovely food court lunch date.
This photo made me wonder “Where is he now?”, which has bittersweetly brought me to this page. Reading about his life has been beautiful, especially considering how much of it I heard from him. However, his humility has been incredibly eye-opening. For a man who made so much of an impact both personally and professionally, he carried himself like any other kind, Irish jokester.
I will miss you, Norm.
