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John E. Norvell

John E. Norvell

Finger Lakes Times

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GUEST APPEARANCE: In praise of 'citizen soldiers' — Many vets' second careers are serving at home

I come from a long line of American veterans who served our nation. My earliest ancestor was a captain in the Virginia Colonial military, and the...

09.11.2024 10

Finger Lakes Times

John E. Norvell

GUEST APPEARANCE: On stolen valor — Among veterans, assuming the best is fundamental

There are three watchwords for military men and women who have served: duty, honor, and country. In the early 1960s, Gen. Douglas MacArthur famously...

17.08.2024 4

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John E. Norvell

GUEST APPEARANCE: On turning 80 — Between the Greatest Generation and the Baby Boomers

My wife and I both turned 80 this summer. According to those who know, we are members of the Silent Generation (born 1928-45). These folks exhibit the...

13.07.2024 10

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John E. Norvell

GUEST APPEARANCE: The 'wild ways' of combat remain in your system

In his remarkable memoir “Quartered Safe Out Here: A Harrowing Tale of World War II,” George MacDonald Fraser shares his experiences in the Burma...

20.04.2024 20

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John E. Norvell

GUEST APPEARANCE: Unexpected gifts make for special Christmas memories

The holiday season is a time of great expectations, which often are not fulfilled. When one experiences a special Christmas, it is a gift of great...

23.12.2023 9

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John E. Norvell

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