Webmaster Larry Kalck recently posted a note about the website under the "New Pictures posted" thread. He noted that we have just passed the FIFTH anniversary of the founding of the website! WOW! :)

He also posted these comments:

Every one of us have talents and capabilities that contribute to the functioning of this web site, the photo gallery, and forum. Dave Borck and I established them precisely to promote a renewal of the camaraderie that we all shared when Norwood was alive. In many ways, I think we have brought Norwood back to life, but at the very least, our vision and purpose has been fulfilled beyond expectation.

We have you great alumni to thank for keeping the site going while improving the quality of its content. I try to do my part through maintaining the web site, editing and posting photos, and monitoring the forum.

Dave has been key to keeping the forum active and positive. Other alumni have contributed important thoughts, commentary, and even some general gibberish. Some wonderful photos, too! This is still a growing work in progress, but it is necessary for me to work for a living, maintain a household, and play with two granddaughters occasionally. So, some things slip and others have to wait until I clear away the collection things that cover my desks.

Just for example, I have today discovered ANOTHER CD with photos sent by Donna Larsen, which include the opening of the Imperial exhibit at the Norwood Park Historical Society. I had forgotten that she sent it and I now have to find some time to post that stuff, which I will do in due course.

It's just another item on the stack. Sometimes I wonder what it is that makes me want to keep it going. Then along comes a comment like Bill Schaefer just posted this morning about a parade he remembers in Janesville, Wisconsin over 50 years ago (see "Best and Worst Parades" topic). I remember similarly, and also remember the joy of doing what we did when Norwood was alive. At this stage of our lives, and with the world as it is today, those memories are important.

That's why we're all here, doing this for each other. I wish more of the alumni were part of this experience.

Last month we passed the fifth anniversary of this web site. Thanks to all of you for making it a success.
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To alums, thanks for your support and participation. Also give us your thoughts about improvements and additions for the future! Whenever possible, give us your help with website stuff, picture scanning and writing too!

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What years were you a Corps member? 1958-63