Paul Tilbian - 10/15/00 06:16:21
My Email:paul.tilbian@mu.edu
Did you know Matt?: No
Did you know John?: Yes
School?: Marquette University
Age?: 19
Grade?: Sophomore
Sex?: Male

Comments:
I have visited this page many times, and each time I didn't know what to say. As I sit here, I still cannot believe what has happened. John was such a specail person. I cannot believe it has been over two years since the accident. Since I've been at school, some people from here have died in car accidents. Each time I hear of another incident, it reminds me of what happened to John and Matt. John, I will never forget you.

Kate - 08/24/00 03:50:44
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: yes

Comments:
I just found out that one of my close friend's mother was killed in a car accident today and I continue to not understand why these type of things happen to such wonderful people. I know God works in mysterious ways but it will never be easy for me to ac ept such a tragic loss. Every car accident I hear about sends my memories back to when I found out about Matt and John and I never know what to say to the family of those killed because I know that nothing can take the pain away except time. The thought and prayers go to Jeannie and her family now as they come to grips with their devastating loss, I know that you, Matt and John, will take care of her mother up there in heaven and I will do my best for Jeannie here gaining strength from my guardian angel

Kate - 07/19/00 16:27:54
My Email:x24487@usma.edu
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: yes
School?: USMA
Age?: 20
Grade?: junior
Sex?: female

Comments:
John,I just wanted to let you know that I am so thankful to have you as my guardian angel. I know you helped me jump out the door of the plane and Airborne School and earn my wings and I know that you somehow kept me safe even when danger seemed to find e. I look back on these last two years and I can't believe it has been so long. You touched the lives of the people you knew in such a way that you will always be with us and I thank you for that. I admire your parents' courage and thank them for their continous support. We could never say good-bye because we knew we'd see each other again- in some ways I am sad that I never got to say good-bye but I know that you will always be with me in your own little way, I will never say good-bye. Thank you for eing the person you were and always will be in my mind and heart. Je t'aime... KP

Janessa Morelli - 07/19/00 03:04:45
My Email:jamsocute@aol.com
Did you know Matt?: no
Did you know John?: yeah
School?: Rider University
Age?: 17
Grade?: college freshman
Sex?: female

Comments:
Wow..I can't believe it's been so long since the accident. I know that I didn't know John that well, but I catch myself a lot thinking about him a lot. I just wanted to let Mr. and Mrs.Norton know that John was a great guy. I know that a lot of kids at IS as well as myself really looked up to him and admired him. I send you my love and prayers. God Bless You! Love Janessa Morelli

Colleen Waskiewicz - 07/10/00 05:40:11
My Email:cwask@uclink4.berkeley.edu
Did you know Matt?: not really
Did you know John?: yes
School?: Univ. of Calif Berkeley (ISB Grad)
Age?: 19
Grade?: soph
Sex?: female

Comments:
I can't believe two years have gone by. My memories of all of the great times John and I spent together (everything from MUN to all those nights at Flannagan's) are stronger than ever. John, you are toujours in my thoughts and always in my heart. Mr. a d Mrs. Norton, you continue to be the most amazing people in my eyes. Take Care. Colleen

Colleen Waskiewicz - 07/10/00 05:36:17
My Email:cwask@uclink4.berkeley.edu
Did you know Matt?: not really
Did you know John?: yes

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Michelle Norton - 07/09/00 03:36:50
My Email:michelle.norton@att.net

Comments:
John and Matt, the light of your lives continues to shine down on all of us. It's two years, tonight, that the crash happened, and although this is a very sad time, my grief is overshadowed by the wonderful memories you've left me. You will always be lo ed, always be missed. Love, Mom.

Jay Norton - 07/07/00 17:36:35
My Email:jnorton4@ethus.jnj.com

Comments:
Although it has been two years since the loss of these fine young men, the fond memories are with me each day. While in Maine last week, the sight of windsurfers on the bay and young men at the helm of power boats sent vivid reminders of the things that J hn and Matt loved to do while in Maine. Your friends and family are thinking of you always with memories we will never forget!

Josh Basedow - 06/28/00 21:42:13
My Email:airborne4485@hotmail.com
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: yes
School?: RFMS
Age?: 13
Grade?: 8th
Sex?: male

Comments:
matt and john were one of the if not the nicest people i knew. iahve so many memories of them and i miss them

Ann Staudt - 06/09/00 23:36:30
My Email:staudt@att.net
Did you know Matt?: no
Did you know John?: no

Comments:
I am a new friend of Michelle and Jay Norton simply because my husband and I are bereaved parents. I look in on the guest book from time to time and am always moved by the comments others have made about John and Matt. It gives me such a sense of connecte ness to our own precious daughter who also resides in Paradise. It makes me aware that this life well lived is meaningful no matter the number of years. I look forward to meeting John and Matt some day when we meet our sweet Kristine again. Although we kn w the Nortons for so short a time we are keenly aware of the beauty of their two sons blessed lives. Ann Staudt

Earl Hardy - 05/30/00 13:13:23
My Email:ehardy@nhtsa.dot.gov

Comments:
In Memory of Matt and John and In Honor of Michelle... "Thousands of men breathe, move, and live; pass off the stage of life and are heard of no more. Why? They did not a particle of good in the world; none were blest by them, none could point to them as the instrument of their redemption; their light went ut in darkness, and they were not remembered more than the insects of yesterday. Will you thus live and die, O man immortal? Live for something." Thomas Chalmers (1780-1847) Scottish Mathematician, Economist, Philosopher and Theologian. Michelle, through your life and message, Matt and John will continue to "Live for Something!"

Millie Burch - 05/23/00 19:09:37
My Email:millieburch@hotmail.com
Did you know Matt?: Yes
Did you know John?: Yes
School?: ISB - Texas Tech University
Age?: 21
Grade?: Junior
Sex?: Female

Comments:
Happy Birthday John!!! I can still remember 2 years ago from today. I remember going over to your house and hanging a sign up in your front yard that said Happy Birthday. I was scared to do it for some reason and my mom is actually the one who hung it p. I think I was scared that you would see me. I will never forget the time we spent together in Belgium and in Maine. The memories that we shared in those 10 monthes will live on forever. You mean so much to me and I have missed you so much in these ast 2 years. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. I Love You and miss you. Happy Birthday - Millie

Andrea Maertens - 05/23/00 18:16:13
My Email:a_maertens@hotmail.com
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: yes
School?: McGill University
Age?: 20
Grade?: junior
Sex?: female

Comments:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN. It's been awhile since I have written, but i am always thinking of you. I always wondered who i would keep in touch with after we all left ISB and something always told me that you would be one of the few special people i would alwa s keep in touch with, and i still feel that way today. Whenever something big happens in my life i always want to tell you about it, just call you up and share my news. But i know you're watching over me and in that way i do get to share everything wit you. You'll always have that special place in my heart. Thank you for everything you have given and taught me. Happy 20th Birthday.

michelle Norton - 05/23/00 13:01:48
My Email:michelle.norton@att.net
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: yes

Comments:
A flood of memories washes over me on this day, John's birthday. John, the athlete. John, the scholar. John, who could never miss a party. John, who was a master of negotiations - I can't tell you how many time he convinced me of something I was posit ve would go the other way - usually had to do with his own privileges. John, who had such a love of life, such an excitement of discovery. John, who had such a positive influence on others. And here I am wrong in using the past tense. John continues t be a positive influence in many of our lives. We learned from him. Life lessons. The importance of friends, relationships, peace and love. Thank you, John, for all you've given us. I will always love you. Mom.

Jay Norton - 05/23/00 11:41:14
My Email:jnorton4@ETHUS.jnj.com
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: yes

Comments:
Happy Birthday Son!! This is the time of year when John,Matt,John Sr. and I usually went to Maine to open the summer cottage. What a wonderful time it was with 3 generations of engineers each trying to suggest new and innovative ways to assemble our large, cumbersome, section l dock and launch it into Sebago Lake. Since the temperature of the lake water is still a bit chilly in Maine, John was always the one designated (BY ME) to be the person on top of the dock sections as they were floated into place. Each year, either John r I would end up in the cold water and we would always pledge that next year we would wait until the 4th of July to put the dock in the lake!!! Well John III, your Grandfather and I will be going to Maine for this Holiday weekend. I will try to recruite alternate manpower to get the dock in this year, but I am sure you will be looking down and laughing loudly as your father goes in for an unexpec ed swim...as usual. We miss you dearly John, but know you and Matt are fine and watching out for all of us that care for you so deeply. DAD

Kate - 05/23/00 03:59:05
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: yes
School?: USMA
Age?: 20
Sex?: female

Comments:
Happy Birthday John! Two years ago was the last time I talked to you and boy, do I miss hearing your laugh. I know that you are my guardian angel looking down on me though and I smile when I think about you everyday. It is such a bittersweet day becaus we celebrate your life and yet are reminded even more just how much we miss you. I know you are smiling down on us all now. Happy Birthday John, this day will forever be yours. Je t'aime toujours, Kate

Bill & Carol Baxter - 05/08/00 13:12:32
My Email:wbaxter@csnet.net
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: yes

Comments:
Carol & I are friends of Matt & John's mom & dad. We will care forever.

Michelle Norton - 04/10/00 17:58:31
My Email:michelle.norton@att.net

Comments:
Today is Matt's birthday, and I am full of wonderful memories of this most special son of mine. Yes, there's a huge sadness that goes along with these memories, but it doesn't overcome the positive emotions I have when I think of Matthew. I still see his smile, feel his presence. He's not here, but he's with me forever.

Jay Norton - 04/10/00 17:51:08
My Email:jnorton@ETHUS.jnj.com
Did you know Matt?: His DAD

Comments:
Happy Birthday Son!! I am sure that Matt would have been up early today, making sure that he would be the first in line here in New Jersey to get his driver's license. Matt was always talking about what kind of car he would want (or could afford) with a it of help from his parents. I recall that he had definite ideas about which car his Mom or Dad should buy on our return from Belgium with an eye toward possibly convincing us that it would be appropriate that he take over "that old one" for his personal use on his 17th birthday. I am sure that Matt and John have kept up with all the wonderful comments / memories that each of you have contributed to this website. I will carry all your thoughts and prayers to the cemetery this afternoon as I visit with those two wonderful boys who gave this world so much joy!! All our love, DAD

Andrea Novotny - 03/22/00 23:58:33
My Email:novotny_eakj@compuserve.com
Did you know Matt?: no, unfortunately
Did you know John?: yes
School?: Jill's mom from ISB

Comments:
Michelle, if you are reading these notes, I want to let you know that I am thinking of you. I know there have been so many changes in your life, and I just want to say that it sounds to me like you are doing some wonderful things with your life now. Tha 's not a surprise, you are a caring and giving person, and that's the reason you were a wonderful, loving mom to John and Matt. As Jill leaves to go off to college I think often of John and the promise of his life, the future that he was so looking forwa d to at Duke. That may not have been fulfilled, but his presence on earth so positively affected so many teenagers, all of whom desperately need role models and someone to look up to. Well, Jill knows that John and Matt are in Paradise, and probably ch cking in on her once in a while, shaking their heads and smiling, and encouraging her to do what is right, not necessarily what others might do. Life is so very precious--for those young people who are reading this message, follow the example set for you y John and Matt and make YOUR life important and special, and take care of yourselves, your heart, spirit, and soul. You only have one chance on this earth, and it is important to make your mark on others' hearts by being kind, loving, and responsible. T ke the time to think of others before you think of yourselves. Take care, Michelle and Jay, and best wishes and love to you, and God's blessings in the new millenium.

Erin Spatz - 03/10/00 22:02:52
My Email:ees7@duke.edu
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: yes
School?: Duke University
Age?: 19
Grade?: Sophmore

Comments:
I miss you so much John. Walking around Duke I always feel like something is missing; every empty chair I see, I feel like you should be sitting in it. I think of you everyday. I know wherever you are you are happy and I know that you're still smiling hat same old grin you always used to. Thank you for everything.

Ann Staudt - 02/22/00 15:42:15
My Email:staudt@att.net
Did you know Matt?: no
Did you know John?: no

Comments:
I have come to know JOhn and Matt through their parents who attend The Compassionate Friends meetings, a self help group for bereaved parents. I too lost a teenaged child in a tragic accident. I wish that it computers were available then. This is a wonder ul tribute to two promising lives! They oviously touched many people in the short time they were with us. Bless you for your kindness in keeping their memory alive.

Matt Savarino - 02/19/00 21:37:12
My Email:sav18@hotmail.com
Did you know Matt?: No
Did you know John?: Yes
School?: Northeastern University
Age?: 19
Grade?: Sophmore
Sex?: Male

Comments:
I have been kept up with information on the tragedy from my mother who is back home in New Jersey. She sent me the article from the Hunterdon County Democrat on the latest news. I first would like to send my heart out to the Norton family. I am sure th t you all are still in quite a bit of shock and quit honestly whenever I hear of this again i can't beleive it either. I went to school with John at Reading Fleming Middle School in Flemington New Jersey, and that is where i really got to know John. I p ayed lacrosse with him there and as well as in a indoor league where we played at a facility right across from the Meadowlands. John was a great kid and it a shame that this has occurred. John would be very happy to know that this site is up and running as a tribute for him and his brother Matt. I didn't have the oppurtunity to get to know Matt but i am sure that he was a great young man. In closing i just would like to say again that this a very unfortunate that this has occurred. The fact that all t e people have paid tribute to them by going to this site and signing this guestbook, i am sure helps to ease some of the pain that the Norton family is going through.

Jim / Margie Berry - 02/19/00 02:47:30
My Email:jberry@cscus.jnj.com

Comments:
Friend of Jay/Michelle's.... our prayers are always with them.

Nora Savarino - 02/17/00 14:31:33
My Email:nsavarin@obius.jnj.com
Did you know Matt?: No
Did you know John?: Yes
School?: Flemington, NJ

Comments:
John played lacrosse with my son, Matt. What I remember most about John was his smile and what a wonderful smile it was! Although I didn't know his parents well, they are often in my thoughts and prayers. I'm sure all the messages posted by John and Ma t's friends are a great comfort to them and it's those memories that keep our loved ones forever close in our hearts.

Kate Purchase - 02/11/00 19:03:29
My Email:x24487@usma.edu
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: yes
School?: USMA- West Point
Age?: 20
Grade?: sophomore
Sex?: female

Comments:
Just wanted to say that the boys were on my mind and I have thinking of the family. I miss you dearly guys, you could always bring a smile to my face. Whenever I run into a challenge here I often think to myself what would John think of this all- I wish I'd had the opportunity to show him this place. I was so glad to have the spur of the moment chance to show Mrs. Norton around and talk to her. You are in my prayers as always and I know that John, you are still my guardian angel watching out for me. :- Happy Early Valentine's Day guys! <3

Aimee Mann - 02/10/00 02:52:36
My Email:aimith@excite.com
Did you know Matt?: YES
School?: Ryerson U
Age?: 18

Comments:
It's been awhile since I last wrote. Yesterday, I was sitting through my lighting design class, and the teacher made a crack about sorce4s, and all I could think about was how much Matt would have loved this class. John Nevile is directing a production of "3 Kings" right now, (for those who dont know him: he's one of the directors of Xfiles), I got a chance to look at the lighting plot today, and noticed that there were moving lights in the plot. Matt was crazy about moving lights, and when he was told tha ISB was thinking about using some in Fiddler, he had a smile on his face for the rest of the closing night of "Blast Off" the show he was stage managing, but as it turned out, the lights werent used in Fiddler. Fiddler has 113 light cues: some which drov Matt up the wall, 3 Kings has 215 light cues (this is a two hour 30 mins show), wow, wouldnt have Matt loved to have run that one? With the anv. of Fiddler come up (closing was March 7th), I cant help thinking about all the backstage jokes that were goin around about Matt and his light cues. (esp. the ones joking about what page the light was on). Matt, I miss you dearly. Esp our jokes about you and "the" string... :) And when I am sitting through 3 kings on friday night, with it's moving lights and 215 ight cues, I will be thinking about you, the shoulder that was always there for me, the "god" light, and most of all: "Today I am a horse" (bang!) I love you kid, and I hope you know how many of us miss you down here!

Derek Turner - 02/09/00 22:22:05
My Email:derek_turner@yahoo.com
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: yes
School?: Stanford
Age?: 20
Grade?: sophomore
Sex?: male

Comments:
John's memory lives strong in my heart. Although I often wish he could be at college with me, knowing how much he would thrive and how much everyone would want to be around him, in some way I feel that he is here. His memory continues to inspire me to b as good-hearted and vigourously alive as John always was.

Mary Robbie Jess - 02/02/00 02:49:43
My Email:Marytherr@aol.com
Did you know Matt?: No
Did you know John?: No
School?: Cathrine McAuley High ( Jess) LRHS (Robbie)
Age?: Mary-38 Jess-15 Robbie-18
Grade?: Jess-9th Robbie-SENIOR
Sex?: Mary- Female Jess- Female Robbie-Male

Comments:
Hello this is Jess i am filing out this Guest Book to let everyone including Michelle and John how much my heart goes out to you all. In loving Memory of Matthew and John. Even though we didnt' know you as well as many people we still think of you everyda . LOTS OF LOVE TO ALL LOVE JESS

Kirsty McKissock - 01/31/00 10:23:57
My Email:kmckissock@hotmail.com
Did you know Matt?: Yes:)

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Eileen Leifhiet - 01/13/00 02:23:49
My Email:nebleif@hotmail.com
Did you know Matt?: Yes
Did you know John?: Yes

Comments:
I was Michelle's best friend in high school and knew the boys better when they were very young. I have a son who is in college, just like John would be.

Lauren Hachat - 01/04/00 23:37:13
My Email:PLaNetBLuE@aol.com
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: yes
School?: Steinert H.S.
Age?: 16
Grade?: 11
Sex?: Female

Comments:
Although I had not seen John and Matt since I was little, I will still miss them dearly. There are no words that i can say to show my sorrow from this terrible accident. My mother and father also express great sorrow for this. We send our love to the w ole family, including John and Matt, wherever you may be.

Lauren Hachat - 01/04/00 23:33:19
My Email:PLaNetBLuE@aol.com
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: yes
School?: Steinert H.S.
Age?: 16

Comments:


- 12/28/99 20:49:42

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Debora Cessford - 12/28/99 20:49:10
My Email:cessford@zeelandnet.nl
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: yes
Age?: 48
Sex?: female

Comments:
My daughter Janneke and son Kyran and myself met John and Matt when they lived in Bruxelles and visited us with Michelle. We had (I think) spaghetti for lunch, watched Eurosport and I remember John gave a hint to Michelle they should get a television wher one can get two languages to choose from (English and Dutch). They were great windsurfers, and windsurfing is super here in Zeeland, and I remember leading, with our car, Michelle and the boys with their car to the Brouwersdam. I thought Michelle was suc a fantastic mom, driving all that way (two hours) from Bruxelles to us, for the boys to surf, and just say: " now boys go on, have fun, I get my book out and read in the meantime"! Michelle and Jay, may God bless you and keep you and support you, and give you peace. Much love from Debora, Duncan, Kyran and Janneke

Chris Mele - 12/26/99 16:30:37
My Email:x2facex@aol.com
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: yes
School?: WM hgh school, LI NY
Age?: 17
Grade?: 12

Comments:
I grew up with Matt and John. Although I hadnt seen them in a while, I felt like I lost 2 best friends, which I did. I will always miss them and never forget. -C. Mele

debbie mele - 12/26/99 13:51:47
My Email:mjmdpm@aol.com
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: yes

Comments:
John was a close friend with my daughter Dana as a 3 year in Nursery school. This prompted his mom Michele and I to become friends. Matt was just a baby. Two years later we moved to flemington where Michele and her family moved just around the corner fro us so our childern continued in the same school system until we moved away a few years later. Over the years of moves(oursevles to Europe as well) we kept in touch at least by christmas cards. We have many pictures and cards and fond memories of John in particular and feel a void whenever our thoughts to go John Matt and the ir parents. We will miss them!

Dana Mele - 12/25/99 01:36:56
My Email:udontknowi@aol.com
Did you know Matt?: a little
Did you know John?: i like to think i did
School?: Wellesley College
Age?: 19
Grade?: junior
Sex?: female

Comments:
I don't know if you're still putting these up, because the last one I saw was from 1998 and it's Christmas eve 1999. I learned about this site just today from a Christmas card sent from Michelle Norton so I'm taking all of this in for the first time. I poke to John last when I was around 8 years old. Regardless of this fact, his life has made an incredible impact on mine and his and Matt's death have affected me in an enormous way. Do any of the rest of you remember how John loved to play with My Litt e Ponies? I just always thought that was so neat. Love to all.

Tom Basedow - 12/24/99 16:17:08
My Email:tbasedow@worldnet.att.net
Did you know Matt?: Yes
Did you know John?: Yes

Comments:
We miss them dearly!

Tom Burgess - 12/14/99 23:44:23
My URL:http://www.homestead.com/tom_burgess/index.html
My Email:mister_t1@hotmail.com
Did you know Matt?: no
Did you know John?: no
School?: no

Comments:
I never met these two, but I feel as though I know them. Michelle has been such an inspiration to me that I don't know if I could ever match her strength, and compassion for others. I can only imagine how much Matt and John loved their mother, and how she adored them. I can only wish I had met the boys and had the chance to know them. My heart goes out to all who ever knew and loved these boys. Tom Burgess

denis - 11/16/99 23:52:54
Did you know Matt?: no
Did you know John?: no

Comments:
I'll be back to enter my thoughs, great idea.

Kate Purchase - 10/15/99 02:32:17
My Email:x24487@usma.edu
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: yes
School?: United States MIlitary Academy- West Point
Age?: 19
Grade?: sophomore
Sex?: female

Comments:
It's been so long since I've written here but not a day passes when I don't think about John. The impact you had on the lives of the people who knew you was everlasting. I thank you every day for looking down on me from heaven and guarding me as the ang l you were and always will be. This summer, a year from the accident I was at summer training and out in the field. My mom wondered how she would be able to talk to me on this significant and very sad day but as it turned out I ended up in the hospital o I was able to talk to her and spend time thinking about the boys, the accident and where the last year has brought us all. It was an interesting way for my guardian angel to make sure I was okay! I often thought about what John would think of the train ng I was doing as he always insisted I was crazy to go here. I think he'd be surprised by the soldier in me. :-) In so many ways, the circumstances caused many of us who knew them to grow up quickly and face the harsh reality that our loved ones do in fa t get taken from us for reasons which God will not always clearly explain. It seems unbelievable to me still that they were taken from us, perhaps because like I just haven't talked to John in ages but I know that I will always carry at least some of tha denial. I look to the sky and see the stars, remembering how I taught John where Venus was and all the other stars in the beautiful sky and I know that somehow John is looking from the other side, remembering as well. Mr. & Mrs. Norton as always I admire your strength. Please take care. Matt and John we miss you and love you. God Bless all who think of these angels often. ~Kate

Fiona Keener - 10/14/99 15:35:23
My Email:fkeener@aol.com

Comments:
I'm sorry I don't know any of you, but I recently was involved in an accident which was strikingly similar. Last summer (August 6th), my son and my daughter, age 17 and 13 respectively, were driving to the mall in Charleston, SC. I was sitting in the fro t passenger seat, my son in the driver's seat, and my daughter in the back. We turned a blind corner and got hit by an oncoming car. My son and my daughter were both killed, my daughter instantly and my son in the hospital several hours later. I search he web every day for people who have gone through the emotional turmoil that I have, I came across this page by accident. I read every message posted by the caring people who visit this page, and all I can say is wow. It's unbelievable how much support ou've gotten from your friends, and I think it is amazing how one another can communicate about this with comfort. The thing that keeps me going is knowing that I will someday see my son and daughter again, and I could only wish that a page in their memo y existed like this one does. Good luck with you always, Fiona

Danica Rue - 10/12/99 00:08:45
My Email:danica44@yahoo.com
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: yes
School?: Hunterdon Central Regional High School
Age?: 17
Grade?: 11th
Sex?: female

Comments:
John was on my brother Matt's soccer team while Matt Norton was on mine. I will never forget his constant smile and the friendship I had with him. They are both greatly missed and thought of every

Colleen Waskiewicz - 10/08/99 05:38:31
My Email:cwask@uclink4.berkeley.edu
Did you know Matt?: not really
Did you know John?: most defiently
School?: Univ. of Calif Berkeley (ISB Grad)
Age?: 18
Grade?: college freshman
Sex?: female

Comments:
Mike, thank you for this, it is a wonderful collection of memories from Matt and John's lives. I'll never forget any of the memories I have of John. He is one of the most amazing, caring and generous people I have ever met. All of his intentions in li e were good hearted, and all he wanted from people was happiness and their friendship. He was always more than willing to help me with my physics homework, or give advice for any of my problems. He taught me to live life to its fullest and seize every m ment of happiness that I had. Mr. and Mrs. Norton, you raised wonderful sons, and I thank you for the time I got to spend with them, for I cherish every moment of it. Your strength and love have been amazing and you are both a model to us all. Love, Colleen.

Jill Novotny - 10/06/99 15:59:56
My Email:novotny_eakj@compuserve.com
Did you know Matt?: a little
Did you know John?: Yes
School?: WT Woodson, formerly ISB
Age?: 17
Grade?: 12
Sex?: Female

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I cannot believe it has been an entire year since the accident...in some ways it seems like yesterday because the hurt still comes back so easily. I never thought that one person could affect my life so much...that the loss of one person could create so m ch pain. I think of John every day and remember how much I wished that I could have been closer to him... For all you that went to MUN... Remember wrestling John and Chad on the beach...dancing to "Bittersweet Symphony" and all those great nights we had together? I pray for Mr. and Mrs. Norton each day...in addition to all of you who miss John or Matt just as much as I do... I can't imagine never having known them.

Kirsty McKissock - 09/26/99 14:01:20
My Email:kmckissock@hotmail.com
Did you know Matt?: Yes
Did you know John?: Yes(via Matt)
School?: Hvitfeldska Gymnasiet
Age?: 16
Grade?: 12
Sex?: Female

Comments:
It seems like an eternity since I last wrote here and today of all days I just needed to say a couple of things. Firstly to Mr &Mrs Norton I really admire the courage, bravery and strength that God has blessed you both with:) Secondly I would like to say a big thank you to Matt- just as I imagined your spirit is always with me giving me comfort and support and love, for that I am truly thankful! Lord knows this has been a tough past year for us all, i think we all react differently in this situations. I am just so thankful that God blessed me with your friendship Matt, he continues to bless me each day with your spirit my tears are no longer of pain and anguish but tears of joy and happiness as I know that my true friend Matt ..is standing by me for all ternity:) God Bless you.. I love you! Kirsty

Kirsty McKissock - 09/26/99 13:52:31
My Email:kmckissock@hotmail.com
Did you know Matt?: Yes

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Tom Burgess - 09/15/99 21:15:01
My Email:TBurgess@filenet.com
Did you know Matt?: no
Did you know John?: no

Comments:
9.15.99 I didn't know the boys, but bumped into Michelle Norton on the internet, and told me her story. I find it amazing that she has shown so much strength and spirit after such a tragedy. My heart goes out to the whole family and to all who knows them.

- 09/08/99 21:46:13

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Kelly-Jane Thys - 08/18/99 13:32:50
My Email:slankford@arcadis.be
Did you know Matt?: No
Did you know John?: Yes
School?: University of Maryland
Age?: 19
Grade?: Sophomore
Sex?: Female

Comments:
I was sitting around at work today, and I was thinking about John so I thought I would visit this site. Its been more than a year now, and it is still such a great comfort to come back here, and read the memories of John and Matt. John, not a day goes b that I do not think of you. You were such a special person. I cannot even begin to tell you how much I admire and respect you. From the very first moment I met you, I knew that you were a special person, and the times we as friends manifested this bel ef. I love you for teaching me what it means to be happy, and your memory will stay with me always. Thank-you for being my friend and always looking out for me. You were an angel even before you left this earth.

Kelly-Jane Thys - 08/02/99 14:14:46
My Email:slankford@arcadis.be
Did you know Matt?: No
Did you know John?: Yes
School?: University of Maryland
Age?: 19
Grade?: Sophomore
Sex?: Female

Comments:
It has been many months since I have been able to visit this site. We moved to Africa a few months ago, and this is the first time I have had access to a computer. Nevertheless I thought of John and Matt everyday, and there is some comfort in returning ere, and still finding so many warm memories written of two such special people. Mr and Mrs Norton my thoughts have been with you also. I have a story to share. After John's death I was extremely heart broken. I missed him terribly, and wished everyday that something or soemone would come along and take that hurt away. The way I remember John most clearly was his love of life and his ove for Millie. And I remember thinking what an incredible feeling that must be to have that kind of fulfilment in life. I remember talking with Millie last year, and she told me that they were probably going to get married. And I rememeber asking God t give me a sign, any sign, if I ever find that kind of love, that kind of fulfilment. Three months ago I moved to Zimbabwe, and I love it here. Two months ago I started dating Scott, whom I believe to be the man of my dreams, and two weeks ago the siste I have always wanted was born. In every way my life now seems complete. I now live everyday of my life to its fullest, never regretting anything I do. John taught me that. I have finally found that happiness with which he lived everyday of his life. And as for the sign...Scott was born on July 8th. And even though it is a sad day, I have found a reason to smile. The way John always found a reason to smile through a bad situation. I still miss you everyday John, but I am so very grateful that you ca e in to my life at all. I will remember you, and the lessons you taught me always.

Lowri Llwyd - 07/18/99 14:47:37
My Email:iloa15@hotmail.com
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: no
School?: ISB
Age?: 15(almost16)
Grade?: 11th
Sex?: Female

Comments:
its been awhile since i've looked at this page, so many more wonderful things have been said about matt and john. i dont' know what else i can say about them and everyday i think about them, especially matt. its the little things in life that make me reme ber him. his notes, emails, memorabilia. a year has passed and this has made me realize how special life is and how special the people around you are, matt has given me the greatest gift, the ability to be content with everything. i will always think you f, matt. my thoughts are wiht Mr and Mrs. Norton, i hope you continue to gather strength from the memories of matt ane john, love always, Lowri

anne bullen - 07/10/99 05:34:09
My Email:anneb@utah.uswest.net
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: yes
School?: skyline high
Age?: 16
Grade?: 11
Sex?: female

Comments:
well this is the first time i have written since i have seen this thing...i remember hearing the news of the boys death and just sitting there in shock while on the phone with sarah bronczek and we were both totally shocked and trying fo figure out why t is would happen to such two loving and loved boys...why this had to happend to such young boys...like my dad said when he found out...people shouldn't be dying this young...i agreed especially these two that had sooooo much to look foreward to and who had soooo much love to give... i send my love to michelle and jay for being soo strong after all they have been through this year...knowing that all the holidays were soo hard but know that you were in my heart the whole way and always will be...stay strong a d just know those boys are watching over you everyday and at least they are up there together and didn't have to go through this alone...there has not been a day where i haven't thought of them and you and now that i am driving i am always being extra cau ious...to matt and john i love you both and you are always in my thoughts and have a special place in my heart reserved for you always...you were two great boys and will never ever be forgotten..i love you both... love always anne

Tyler Barrick - 07/10/99 03:59:03
My Email:tbarrick@hotmail.com
Did you know Matt?: Yes
Did you know John?: Yes
School?: Hunterdon Central
Age?: 16
Grade?: 11
Sex?: Male

Comments:
This past year was lonely for me knowing that one of my best friends, Matt, is not around. He was truely a great guy. My heart goes out to Mr. and Mrs. Norton for living through the first year. I regret not going to Matt and John's viewing. I don't kn w why, but it seams like i didn't get to see them one last time. Mrs. Norton gave me one of Matt's key chains. It was of a Scuba Diving fin. Matt loved to Scuba Dive. I love it too. I wear it around my neck to keep remembering Matt. I hope that ever one will remember Matt and John for a long time. They were two kids that we were blessed to have in our lives. SInce they are gone, the only thing we can do is remember them.

Andrea Maertens - 07/08/99 20:15:42
My Email:a_maertens@hotmail.com

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It's been a year since the accident and I know it has been a tough year for all of us. As the months have gone by the pain has given way and made room for treasured memories. John I miss you everyday. Mr & Mrs Norton, I continue to wish you all the str ngth.

Jay Norton - 07/08/99 20:07:02

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This is a really tough day for all the friends and family of John and Matt. One of the things that keep me going personally is to check out the web site each morning before starting my day at the office. Please keep the memories flowing as Michelle and I ry to get on with our lives with all the fond memories of the two greatest guys in the world always on the top of our minds. When John was about four years old, he had a passion for purple trucks!! I don't quite remember why he liked purple trucks but Michelle and I searched long and hard for one as a Christmas present. We finally found one and John was sssooooo happy on Christ as morning! I was driving back from Maine today and I counted 7 purple trucks during the journey. John must have been looking down and smiling with his usual grin!!! God Bless to all his friends and family.

Michelle Norton - 07/08/99 16:24:33

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It's now been a year that we have all lived without John and Matt in our lives. I know it's been hard on all of us, each in our own way. But anyone who is here at this web site, reading this, knows how important it has been to have each other to help us through this journey. God bless you all.

Lili Manners - 07/08/99 13:18:39
My Email:Ljiljana.Manners@village.uunet.com
Did you know Matt?: no
Did you know John?: yes, from Tanja

Comments:
Dear John and Matt, although we did not personally know you, we heard all these wonderful stories about you from Tanja. It has been a hard year for all of us, and we just want you to know that you will be in our hearts and prayers for ever. Lili and Jeff anners

Andrea Maertens - 05/27/99 03:29:18
My Email:a_maertens@hotmail.com
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: yes
School?: McGill University
Age?: 19
Grade?: freshman

Comments:
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY JOHN! Sorry this message is a little late, I was at my brother's wedding and didn't have a chance to get online. But I was thinking about you. I remember last year on your birthday I called you from the south of France and you we e so suprised I remembered this special day... What can i say, special people have that effect on me. Happy Birthday

Amy Lusignan - 05/26/99 18:23:59
My Email:amy@rice.edu
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: yes
School?: Rice University
Age?: 19
Grade?: Sophomore

Comments:
I've come back and revisited this website countless times, and it remains a comfort to read what people have newly written about their memories of John and Matt. I wanted to come on here and write on May 23 cause it was both my and John's birthday, but I was not sure what to say. I remember having our birthday drink together in Flanagans on our 18th, and the nights from the years before. I just wanted to say I was thinking about you on our birthday John, I wish you could have been here for this one too. appy Belated Birthday John.

Erin Spatz - 05/26/99 09:39:50
My Email:ees7@duke.edu
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: yes
School?: Duke University
Age?: 18
Grade?: freshman

Comments:
Happy Belated Birthday John. My thoughts are still with you every day.

Kate Purchase - 05/23/99 22:34:54
My Email:x24487@usma.edu
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: yes
School?: West Point (United States Military Academy)
Age?: 19
Grade?: freshman
Sex?: female

Comments:
Happy Birthday John! It was exactly a year ago to day that you called me on your birthday from Belgium- it was so awesome to hear your voice. Anyone who knows anything about me knows that I would give anything to hear your voice again. You were truly o e of the best people I have ever met and will probably ever meet. Not a day goes by when you don't come across my thoughts and I often think "what would John say if he could see me now?" A year ago it was sad to talk to you because I couldn't see you bu now it is even sadder to know that I can't pick up the phone and call you or see you. I know that everyone you met was touched by your presence because you were just the type of person that everyone grew to love in an instant. When we were at UVM it wa so much fun to be around you- you kept me laughing constantly. I often wish I could buy more time and if I could I would have spent everything to get more time with you. You will always have a special place in my heart and I miss you more than words ca express. I admire your family for their strength and especially you mom for her courage and help in dealing with this tragedy. Je t'aime toujours. ~Kate

Michelle Norton - 05/23/99 12:12:01
My Email:Michelle.Norton@att.net
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: yes

Comments:
Today is John's birthday. It is a bittersweet day for me, obviously a sad one, yet one that allows me to focus on all the wonderful qualities that John possessed. What I loved most about John was his sheer joy of life, manifested in many ways. He took dvantage of every opportunity that came his way and tried to do his best in any challenge. But it was the more personal side of John where his love of life was best demonstrated. He wanted everyone to be happy. He made people happy. If I was ever angr , upset or just plain having a bad day, he would talk me out of it or do something silly to make me laugh. Once he had me laughing, he knew he had once again prevailed, and all was again right in his world. I think he really felt the pain of others and e did everything he could to help ease it. He may have been tough on the football field, but he had a very soft heart. And a wonderful spirit. May his spirit continue to live in us all. John, I love you.

Aimee mann - 05/16/99 17:53:58
My Email:aimith@mailexcite.com
Did you know Matt?: Yes
School?: ISB
Age?: 18
Grade?: 12
Sex?: Female

Comments:
5 minutes before opening curtains for the Talent Show, and what happens?? The power failure to the headsets. And all I could do was laugh. I remember how freaked Matt got when the headsets went out for R+J, and for the power to go right before the Talent how almost seemed right. Matt, I know you were watching the show, and all I can say is thank you for keeping me relaxed. You will always be my favorite DSM. (not SM...I was SM!) Thank you for all the people who came to the Talent show. With your help we r ised over 50,000 Bf for the Matt Norton Foundation. I know Matt would have been pleased watching it. So, Matt the show was for you! "Today I am a Horse" and everything. Thanks for being always being there for me Matt. I miss you with all my heart. "To lif !" I love you, Aimee

Lorin Schuldt - 05/10/99 23:07:47
My Email:rinlo69@hotmail.com
Did you know John?: yes
School?: Eastern Illinois University
Age?: 19
Grade?: Sophomore in college
Sex?: female

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Derek Turner - 04/21/99 20:01:00
My Email:derek_turner@yahoo.com
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: yes
School?: Stanford
Age?: 19
Grade?: freshman
Sex?: male

Comments:
Although I have visited this site often, this is the first time that I have felt ready to write something. The memory of John is one that will stay with me always, though over time the pain has been replaced by fond memories. I will never forget our nig t working as waiters at the American Women's Club or the discussion we had the night before he left for the States about what we believe happens after we die. John is one of the individuals that I have most looked up to and he contiues to inspire me. I eally considered John to be a role model for the kind of person I strive to be. I hold him in the highest respect for his good heart, intelligence and strength of character, and I will never forget him.

Tyler Barrick - 04/17/99 02:41:50
My Email:tbarrick@hotmail.com
Did you know Matt?: Yep, best friends in US
Did you know John?: Sort of, only through Matt
School?: Hunterdon Central
Age?: 16
Grade?: 10
Sex?: Male

Comments:
I really don't know what to write. Matt was a great friend in this world. I was best friends with him in 3rd grade up to 5th grade when he moved. We stayed in touch. Every summer he would come back to the US and we would visit for a day or two. Then e'd go to Maine, and back to Brussels. I was looking forward to hearing from him last summer when I heard the news. I was really hurt. I couldn't bring my self to go to the viewing, but I went to the funeral. I regret not going to the viewing. I trie to put the memories of Matt behind me. I was doing great until the other day. I was cleaning out my attic and I found a bunch of pictures of Matt and I at the Flemington Community Pool under water. Then I found a birthday card he had givin me back in th grade. That set me off. I couldn't not think about it. I just got my driving permit about a month ago. I was driving to school, and i was blinded by the sun. I never saw a bus comming out of the parking lot. I almost hit it. It made me realize j st how easy it is to get into a accident. Then I remembered Matt. This happened on Monday April 12. Matt loved the water. He was always trying to get me to come up to their summer cottage in Maine. I was never allowed to go. I started to scuba dive years ago. Matt loved it too. When we got together, we would share diving stories. I'm sure that if there is scuba diving in heaven, he is diving every day. My mother realized that I was extreamly depressed about my life and how I messed Matt. She contacted Mrs. Norton via telephone. Mrs. Norton took me out, and we had a very nice talk about Matt. She made me realize that life goes on. That you can't chan e the past, so you can only look forward to the future. I really love Mrs. Norton for all that she has done. I think that she has really hepled me with closure. Closure being that I now know that Matt and John didn't suffer, and died peacfully. I just want to saw that Mrs. Norton is the best person in the world. She is a lot younger than she looks too!! She is pretty cool, for an adult. Its been hard for me to express my emotions about Matt's death. Mrs. Norton has really helped me. The sad thing w s that he was moving back to the US this year. I was really looking forward to going to school with him again. Matt, if you can here me, I miss you. I know that you are happy up there. I will always remember you as my best friend.

Kelly-Jane Thys - 04/11/99 14:06:46
My Email:slankford@arcadis.be
Did you know Matt?: No
Did you know John?: Yes
School?: University of Maryland
Age?: 19
Grade?: Freshman
Sex?: Female

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I too am one of the people that visit this website often. To look at the pictures and to remember what a good friend John was. I never knew Matt, but by reading the memories people leave of him I can tell he was an extraordinary person. Happy Birthday att! I think of John everyday, and remember all the good times we shared as friends. The first time I went downtown was with him and Millie, and I remember how excited he was that I finally got to go there. He always tried to make others happy, and th t is the person I remember and miss so very much everyday. He was truly the most caring, understanding, and giving person. I can only hope that someday I will find the satisfaction and happiness with which John lived everyday of his life. And I know th t he is heaven now, watching over us all...and that he is still happy. Mr. and Mrs. Norton your strength has been phenomonal. Mrs. Norton, I read your letters often and words cannot express how much they mean to me. John, I miss you everyday, and I will remember you always!

Kate Purchase - 04/11/99 05:18:42
My Email:x24487@trotter.usma.edu
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: yes
School?: USMA -West Point
Age?: 19
Grade?: freshman

Comments:
I think this page is truly wonderful. Not a day goes by that I don't think about John and I visit this page often. I wanted to say Happy Birthday to Matthew, and I know this must be a hard day for everone who knew him. It seems incredible to think it h s been nine months since the accident- I still can't believe it's real. I guess I have not found closure with the situation just yet. John I know you're in heaven looking down on us all now and I just wanted to say that I miss you so very much. You wer such an awesome friend. I admire the strength of Mr. and Mrs. Norton as well as the rest of the family and friends. God bless them. John, je t'aime...tourjours. ~Kate

Kirsty McKissock - 04/10/99 18:58:49
My Email:kmckissock@hotmail.com
Did you know Matt?: Yes:)
Did you know John?: Through Matt.
School?: Hvitfeldska Gymnasiet
Age?: 15
Grade?: 11
Sex?: female

Comments:
Happy Birthday 16th Matt:) See I didn't forget! I bet they're having a real blast for you in heaven. I was thinking about you today as I do every day but especailly today as it's your birthday:) The memories came flowing back..all of them happy all of hem funny in their own ways.I remember you as if it were yestarday. Reading your father's entry made me realize what a happy time you had on this earth. You certainly did love pasta..i remember that it was either pasta you ate or french fries with plenty of salt...can we say salt! My goodness you used to put 4-5 of those packets of salt on one portion of fries:) You always knew how to make me laugh..although it seemed to everyone that i was always happy ..you helped me when times were rough. Even when I moved to Sweden I had memories of you and via e-mail you still managed to cheer me up when I was down. You still do, your memory and your place in my heart cheers me up when i'm down. I remember how you opened my eyes to the backstage arts of the theatr we made quite a team, eh? Ok ok so I messed up a few times but hey i'm only human:) I'm not really sure what to say but somehow I feel that you hear and understand the words my heart means to utter. Your friendship and love will always be with me, i wa t you to know that you have helped and changed me in so many ways and for that i am truely thankful. When I moved i felt as if i'd lost you forever and yet we still managed to keep contact to hold on to the friendship we both held so dear. When you passe away, once again I was at a loss for words-i couldn't believe it i wanted to call you up and hear your soothing voice tell me that everyhting was ok..but when I dialed there was no one there. I cried, yes the cheerful and emotionally strong Kirsty cried. I cried until I thought no more tears would come and then like a light in the darkness I heard you from heaven. My friend, Matt, your soothing voice was with me again telling me that everything was ok. From that moment on I knew you were ok and that some ay I'll see you again..in heaven. But for now I can only pray that God is looking down upon your family and blessing them as he has blessed me. Finally and once again I'd like to wish you a Happy 16th Birthday, although I may not be able to give you a m terialistic gift..my gift of eternal friendship still holds true...just as you have given that special gift to me. God Bless you Matt...I love you:) Kirsty xxoxxo

Jay Norton - 04/09/99 15:43:55
My Email:jnorton3@ocdus.jnj.com
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: yes
Age?: 54
Sex?: male

Comments:
As many of you may be aware, tomorrow is Matt's birthday. Birthdays were always great events at the Norton household - filled with special balloons, special presents, and special trips with friends. Matt was never known for eating a great variety of food! In his early years, hot dogs (plain)were his favorite. He had a passion for pasta as he grew into his teenage years. Two of Matt's recent birthday dinners were spent at a fine Italian restaurant on the island of Aruba where the waiters,knowing of his in erest in pasta,brought samples of a wide variety of pastas from the kitchen so he could carefully choose his favorite before ordering. Matt was always happy when pasta was on the menu!! Great memories of a great kid. Thanks to all who visit and add menori s to this wonderful website. I visit it every morning before I begin my day at work. The picture are great and the memories keep Michelle and I remembering our boys when they were happiest-with their friends and family.

Jill Novotny - 04/06/99 17:21:59
My Email:novotny_eakj@compuserve.com
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: yes
School?: WT Woodson
Age?: 16
Grade?: 11
Sex?: female

Comments:
Like many others I visit this website often and think about last year and how much John and Matt are missed...I think about the fact that exactly one year ago I was at MUN with John and all the fun we had (him locking me and Alex in our room, wrestling on the beach, talking late at night and getting in trouble....)and I wish I could remember every detail and somehow hang onto it all. I know that I will never forget, but the small things we shared that fade with time somehow hurt just as much as the things remember clearly. And no matter how much I don't remember, I know I will miss John just as much in the years to come as I do now... He was just that type of person..the kind that touches you so you never ever forget them...

Kirsty McKissock - 03/12/99 22:28:26
My Email:kmckissock@hotmail.com
Did you know Matt?: Yes:)
Did you know John?: Through Matt
School?: (used to go to ISB, now living in Sweden)
Age?: 15
Grade?: 11th
Sex?: Female

Comments:
Firstly thanx Mike for making this website, it's brought back a lot of precious memories:) Matt and I were together for almost 2 years and in that time we grew very close. He changed my life in so many ways and left such an impact on me his life could n ver be forgotten. I know I moved away before he passed away but when I came back to ISB the same old Matt that I knew and I loved was there waiting. That is how I will always remember Matt, with pure and undying affection. Since I moved all my friends h ve been close to my heart but Matt has always been in my thoughts:) I barely knew John but I guess that was due to the fact that I was Matt's girlfriend and getting to know older brothers was not done. But from what I know John was just as wonderful as att. - Matt, I know you're with God no wand you're watching down on us smiling. I just wanted you to know that I really appreciated the love kindness and friendship you gave to me. I know it has changed me forever. I love you Kirsty:)

Nicholas Fuller - 02/24/99 05:46:13
My Email:nlfuller@yahoo.com
Did you know Matt?: Yes
Did you know John?: No
School?: Canberra Grammar School (formerly of ISB)
Age?: 15
Grade?: 10
Sex?: Male

Comments:
Matt was a great guy, friendly and sympathetic. I remember his backstage work on the ISB plays with Kirsty McKissock; and the way he used to take me aside to play ball games during PE. He was a great guy, and the accident was one of the most terrible th ngs to have happened.

Erin Spatz - 02/18/99 19:22:04
My Email:ees7@duke.edu
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: yes
School?: Duke University
Age?: 18
Grade?: freshman
Sex?: female

Comments:
I've been back and forth to this page so many times. Last week I came back to it for the first time in a couple months. It was the first time I made it through all of the pictures, all of the comments without crying. The memories will never fade, but t e wounds have begun to heal. i hope this is true for all of you too. All of us have mourned in our own ways; some with tears, some with faces of stone . . .all of us have wept somewhere within our hearts regardless of what our faces have shown. as time goes on and we are forced to accept, we must keep our memories close, but not so close that they are forever needles in our hearts, but so that instead they are warm photo breezes through our minds. John-You told me once that you believed something await d us after death. I wish I could remember your exact words, but I know you believed it was something good, something beautiful. I know you and Matt have found that. I hope that whatever you've found allows you to go on to follow your dreams. I think o you often and miss you always.

Eric Cardell - 02/16/99 02:13:20
My Email:slim_kitty@yahoo.com
Did you know Matt?: Yes
Did you know John?: Sort of
School?: Warren hills
Age?: 15
Grade?: 10

Comments:
This is a good page.

Robert Roy - 02/14/99 21:34:33
My URL:http://www.globetrotter.net
My Email:jeda@golbetrotter.qc.ca
Did you know Matt?: by michelle
Did you know John?: by michelle
School?: no
Age?: 50
Sex?: male

Comments:
i am happy to see this file. now you can communicate by internate whit me. be strong michelle and you will find the right people to you friendley Robert xxx

Mom - 02/14/99 18:50:01

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Happy Valentines Day, guys. I love you both more than anything. You always created your own versions of homemade Valentines for me and I wish I could do the same for you today, but this is the next best thing. I love you. Mom

Jason Barta - 02/14/99 01:35:59
My Email:goodtimes90@hotmail.com
Did you know Matt?: Yes
Did you know John?: Yes
School?: San Diego State University
Age?: 19
Grade?: Sophmore

Comments:
What can I say? I met John and Matt when I was a sophmore in high school. When I first met them, I didn't realize that I was meeting two of the greatest people that I have ever had the honor of knowing. Although I didn't know him as well as I knew John Matt was a great kid. I will always remember him as John's little brother, but also as the great kid who was always smiling whenever I saw him. John was an amazing guy. He had such a love for live, and that was contagious when you spent time with him. Not a day goes by that I don't think of John, and it seems like everyday I suddenly think of some other memory of John that I had forgotten about, but am more than glad to have remembered. John and Matt were inspiring. I hope that some day I have half he love of life that they did. Wherever you guys are (and I know you are watching!), you take care. You will always be in my mind, but more importantly, you will never leave my heart.

Andrea Maertens - 02/14/99 01:25:30
My Email:a_maertens@hotmail.com
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: yes
School?: McGill University (Canada) ISB before
Age?: 19
Grade?: freshman

Comments:
Listing all my memories of John would take pages, but i want to mention a few that really sick out in my mind. One of them was my facination with his "Lion King" Sega game. Going over there to play it and have John help me get through the hard parts. T e "cave" in Brussels was awlays a fasination too, and of course all our memories in town! John once said that he believe that something good was set aside for you after you died. I hope that he has found this special place he talked about. I hold so many memories of John and I know they will stay with me for the rest of my life. I still think about him everyday. He was extremely loved and I know that we will carry that love through all our lives. Millie, although we didn't know each othe well as I spent my last year away from ISB, I feel like I know you because I heard so much about you and I know John loved you very much. Mr. and Mrs Norton, I wish you all the strength and courage. " A butterfly rested on my hand and I watched it and was amazed by its beauty. But, then it flew away. And though I wished it could have stayed, I was so glad to have known it for even just a little while”.

Tanja Manners - 02/05/99 01:25:30
My URL:http://www.geocities.com/CollegePark/Dorm/3090
My Email:tanja@brown.edu
Did you know Matt?: not really
Did you know John?: yes
School?: Brown University (ISB before)
Age?: 18
Grade?: Freshman
Sex?: female

Comments:
First of all, Mike, this is a great page. It's so nice for all of to be able to share our memories. I first got to know John when I came to ISB in 10th grade. On one of the first days of school we had to interview, and then present, each other to our E glish class. Ironically, one of the questions we had to ask was, "Do you believe in reincarnation?" John responded that he wasn't too sure, but it would be "cool". So I asked him what heaven would be like. He said there would be an island with a cool ouse. The ocean would be controllable so he could windsurf. There would also be a lake for windsurfing and waterskiing and a mountain for skiing. He said his friends would be there with him. I only got to know John well last year throughout endless ph yics classes. We sat next to each other in the back of the classroom and did labs together. The class was such a bore, but it wasn't really that bad because he would always find funny things to do and make time pass a bit more quickly. We'd also make th rest of the class jealous by answering all the problems we had to do way before the rest of the class! It always impressed and amazed me how smart he was! John was a great guy and there are so many memories I will always have of him. I'm sure he is in the heaven he described now. And although his friends aren't with him, I'm sure we will all meet him there and see him again some day.

Jessicka - 02/04/99 23:47:49
Did you know Matt?: No
Did you know John?: No
School?: Hunterdon learning center
Age?: 16
Grade?: 11
Sex?: Female

Comments:
I do not know either of them, but their mother is a tutor that comes to see me and tutor me. It makes me sad, because I had a friend who died, and it was very traumatic for me and all of my friends. May his memory live on, and may he be in a better place, happy and free. God bless you all! Love Jessicka

Janessa Morelli - 01/15/99 21:26:20
My Email:princessjay@usa.net
Did you know Matt?: no
Did you know John?: yes
School?: The Benjamin School (previously of ISB)
Age?: 16
Grade?: 11
Sex?: female

Comments:
I didn't know John so well. We talked only a few times, but within those times we talked, I could immediately tell that John was someone special. He was someone whom could change your life just by him being your friend. John could use his amazing smile t give anyone encouragement, and his words of wisdom to help anyone work out any problem. John and Matt were very special people who will live on forever in everyone's hearts. Mr and Mrs Norton, I admire you for your strength. God bless you.

kristen cote - 01/15/99 15:12:36
My Email:krispa@hotmail.com
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: yes
School?: graduate of u of IL
Age?: 23

Comments:
This is kind of strange and wonderful at the same time. I want to thank Matt's friends who are responsible for this, he would love it. I'm John and Matt's cousin. I live in Italy, and have been for over a year now. I'd been to Brussels twice for a week each time, and John came to visit me with a friend of his, John, last March I think it was. These were my cousins who I was closest wi h. These were the cousins that I wanted to be at my wedding and vice versa. These were my cousins who didn't have divorced parents, or strange circumstances making us always being close difficult. I get selfishly sad because I wanted them in my life. It's frustrating when you think of how many terrible or at least older people exist that God doesn't take...So that's life, isn't it? You never know when anyone's time is to go. So I guess I want to say to John ( the friend of Johns that I met, and i kn w you're probably really hurting), and to all of their other friends that you just have to take with you a lesson out of this. You can't run around worrying about petty things, and wasting time. You need to cherish every moment of every day, and eachoth r. I guess that's what I try to do anyway, or know that I should try to do more. Okay, I'll stop being preachy and share some memories... -Matthew ALWAYS kicked my ass in Monopoly, and this Christmas I won, he was with me in spirit. -(if you guys were at the funeral you already heard this one) John kissed my boyfriends dad on the lips because he didn't know which way to turn his head (the Italians kiss eachother on both cheeks when they meet) -John admitted that he was kind of bummed when he took me out in Brussels that you guys all moved to the upscale places instead of that DIVE you used to go to (if you went, I'm sure you know what I'm talking about) -John and I sneaking downstairs to watch the xfiles in Brussels on a school night for him -SQUIGGLY NOODLES is all both John and Matt would eat when they were little. With butter and salt, in fact, once my grandma put pepper on it and they wouldn't eat it because of the black dots. Since I'm in Italy, I am served noodle (squigglies too) a lo . It always makes me think of them. (some of you may better know them as cork screws or fusilli). I guess I'll end things on that note. I'd just like to say to Milli, that I heard a lot about you, and John adored you. I visited there in September of 97 when you two had just gotten together, and he visited me in March when things were great. Take ca e sweetheart.

Jonathan Ball - 01/14/99 20:58:31
My Email:menaceu2@yahoo.com
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: no
School?: CDL(formerly ISB)
Age?: 16(new matt in th grade)
Grade?: 11
Sex?: male

Comments:
I new Matt for a couple of years and it was a great pleasure to have known him in his short life. Matt was a great loss to the world and will never be forgotten

Miles Aldenhoven - 01/08/99 10:04:30
My Email:aldenmi@emirates.net.ae
Did you know Matt?: Yes, but not well
Did you know John?: No
School?: Emirates International School (Dubai)
Age?: 15
Grade?: 10

Comments:
I am absolutely shocked about Matt's and John's tragic death. Their family and friends must be devastated beyond belief. I knew Matt, but that well. He was in my grade. I always saw him as a quiet but friendly and happy person, always laughing.

Erin Bailey - 01/05/99 15:54:20
My Email:ebailey77@aol.com
Did you know Matt?: Yes
Did you know John?: Yes
School?: Arizona State (graduated from ISB)
Age?: 19
Grade?: Sophmore
Sex?: Female

Comments:
"You never know what you've got until it's gone." This quote, however, does not apply to the Norton boys because people already knew what they had. Everybody knew how special they both were. Their loss made a few people realize how wonderful the two of hem were but most of us had known it all along in our hearts. It was the greatest priviledge to have known John and Matt. Their memories will forever be treasured by everyone who had the pleasure of crossing their paths. I will MISS both of you. Also, my heart goes out to you Mr. and Mrs. Norton, to your strengh and your courage.

Kate Purchase - 01/05/99 02:03:44
My Email:x24487@trotter.usma.edu
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: yes
School?: United States Military Academy at West Point
Age?: 19
Grade?: Freshman in college
Sex?: female

Comments:
The Norton brothers were two of the most special people put on this planet. Not a day goes by when I don't think about John. Despite the relatively short time I knew him I treasured our friendship and will always hold a special place in my heart for the e to wonderful brothers. I miss you.

Ssandro Olivero - 01/04/99 10:57:10
My Email:loliver@tin.it
Did you know Matt?: Yes
Did you know John?: no
School?: ISM Milan, used to go to ISB
Age?: 15
Grade?: 11
Sex?: Male

Comments:
I knew Matt as a school friend, but he was still a really great guy, and was always there to help you when you needed it. The news was an incredible shock to me and I don't understand why things like this have to happen to those that did nothing at all t deserve it.

Natalie batlle - 01/01/99 01:23:35
My Email:sugarglitz@aol.com
Did you know Matt?: kinda
Did you know John?: no
School?: nichols
Age?: 12
Grade?: 7th
Sex?: female

Comments:
I met Matt only once while visiting my cousin in Belgium. We went bowling. He seemed very nice. It's so horribe to think abut what happened, but the site is really good and is very inspirational.

Claire Nicholas - 12/31/98 11:52:58
Did you know Matt?: No
Did you know John?: Yes
School?: ISB
Age?: 17
Grade?: Senior
Sex?: Female

Comments:
The first time I heard of John was through Millie. We ran cross country together through the first weeks of school and she would tell me about him; what a wonderful guy he was and how much she liked him. I never really had the chance to know him well, b t he was certainly a person you could admire. John was intelligent, friendly, funny, good looking, and very modest, considering his attributes. He brought so much to ISB and to everyone there. No one will forget him. Mr. and Mrs. Norton, your strength and spirit is incredible. I admire you both. Mike, this website is wonderful. Thank you so much for providing a place where everyone can collect their memories. May both boys rest in peace.

Sarah White - 12/31/98 10:01:35
My Email:sarhay@hotmail.com
Did you know Matt?: Yes
Did you know John?: Yes
School?: Miami University, Ohio
Age?: 19
Sex?: femal

Comments:
This is the first time that I have seen this sight. I was very touched by all of the pictures. Thank you for doing this. I was only at ISB for one year with the Nortons. John was one of the first people that I met; he helped me to feel at home and includ d. He was someone that was constant throughout the school year. We grew even closer on our winter holiday last your. I first met Matt when we were skiing over that break. Both of these people were so special. I had the most amazing time partly because f these two. I never really spent that much time with Matt but I had the privilege of being with John a lot. There are many memories that I can think of that bring a smile to my face. I have shared many more with only John. My New Years last year was fu because of John. He is never too far from my thoughts and will not be this season. His extraordinary feel for life has moved me more then I can express. He has shown me to make as much of my life as I can while I am living. Seeing how much John did for imself and the people around him in the short time that I knew him, has shown me that I can do better in my life. Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Norton for sharing your two wonderful children with me. I wish everyone a Happy Holiday and especially to all of us w o had the chance to know Matt or John.

michelle allott - 12/30/98 17:16:18
My Email:mallott@fbg-law.com
Did you know Matt?: no
Did you know John?: no

Comments:
I am truly sorry to have never had the privilege to meet John and Matt, who seem to have been such fine individuals and loving children

michelle allott - 12/30/98 17:11:44
My Email:mallott@fbg-law.com

Comments:


Kelly-Jane Thys - 12/27/98 14:18:46
Did you know Matt?: No
Did you know John?: Yes
School?: University of Maryland
Age?: 18
Grade?: Freshman
Sex?: Female

Comments:
Thank-you Mike for this wonderful web-site. To Mr. and Mrs. Norton, I have written to you a few times and also spoken with you about John, but somehow it feels as though I can just never say enough. Enough about what a special person John was and how mu h his friendship meant to me. I thank God everyday for giving me the opportunity to know him, but most especially I should bethanking you. Your son taught me about the kind of person I want to be. I know that they are happy where they are. I admire yo r strength so very much. I just want you to know that John,will always hold a place in my heart, and Iwill remember him always.

- 12/22/98 14:44:10
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: yes
Age?: 19
Sex?: male

Comments:
Thank you, Mike, even though I do not know you, for putting up this web page. This is not the first time I've visited it, but I would like to sign the guestbook. Forgive me, I would feel more comfortable if my name was not placed here. As we all know, he holiday season has begun, and I have the deepest sorrow in my hearts for Mr. and Mrs. Norton; I know this has got to be a difficult time for you both and I hope you enjoy your holiday season, and have a happy new year. Although the boys will not reach the new year, rest assured that they are having the time of their new lives in a place where they will be forever loved. Merry Christmas, all, and have a good holiday.

Michelle Norton - 12/22/98 03:43:25
My Email:Michelle.Norton@att.net

Comments:
After all the wonderful things everyone has written about John and Matt and all the good wishes and encouraging words you have sent my way I fell as though I should say a few words to all of you, Matt's and John's good friends. Your words on this wonderf l website have done more for me than you could ever imagine. There is no way for me to adequately express the gratitude I am feeling to each and every one of you for giving me the gift of your memories. I always thought John and Matt were special peopl , what parent doesn't. But your words have made them even more special. I will share with you just a couple of my own favorite memories of John and Matt. Matt was my ever happy kid. He had an amazing ability to bounce back from any adversity and smile. Always cheerful, always playful, that was my Matt. John was a peacemaker. He wanted everyone else to be happy (except Matt, sometimes, but hey, they were brothers). John worked at relationships - trying always to make things perfect - between people a d in everything he attempted to do. Both of them, in their own special ways, managed to keep me happy no matter what. They were my best buddies and I miss them terribly. But I know they are safe and secure and are taking care of me now in another way. They are there for me and they are there for you. They will always be part of our lives. Thank you all for being a part of their lives.

Erika Williams - 12/21/98 16:40:45
My Email:williams_erika@hotmail.com
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: yes
School?: Colorado State University, once ISB
Age?: 18
Grade?: first year

Comments:
Mike, I just want to say that this page that you have set up is wonderful, and I am sure it has touched many people, just as it has touched me. There are many memories that I have of both boys...going to Greece and France together, visiting the Norton's ouse, and other great memories. It is amazing to see the love after this terrible ordeal. Mr. and Mrs. Norton, I know that your boys are in a great place, and they also lived their lives to the fullest.

Kelly Lambo - 12/19/98 02:31:49
My Email:kellgirl@gwu.edu
Did you know Matt?: no
Did you know John?: yes
School?: yes, ISB... 12th grade
Age?: 18
Grade?: freshman at George Washington University, in Washington, DC
Sex?: female

Comments:
I didn't know John that well but I knew him enough to say that he was an amazing person. I loved him from afar, his perpetual smile, his unmatched friendliness and acceptance to and of everyone, his love for Milly, and his exceptional intelligence and am zing talent at almost everything. I was good friends with a lot of his best friends, who will never be the same because of his death. I myself have not been able to fully get over the reality of his death. I often find myself thinking about it and beco e overwhelmed with rage at life. I send my prayers to Matt and John's parents in hopes that as each day goes by they are given more strength to be able to live without their beloved sons... who are loved by people all over the world.

andrea novotny - 12/19/98 01:32:58
My Email:novotny_eakj@compuserve.com
Did you know John?: yes
Age?: I'm just an old, worn out mom

Comments:
What a treasure these boys were. They were such a positive effect on so many lives. They live in heaven now, lighting up the sky as they did when they were on earth.

Jill Novotny - 12/17/98 00:44:51
My Email:novotny_eakj@compuserve.com
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: yes
School?: formerly ISB
Age?: 16
Grade?: 11
Sex?: Female

Comments:
Looking at this webpage just makes me remember all that the lives of John and Matt meant to me. I didn't know Matt well, and the memories I have of John mostly lie through MUN. I can't express how I feel about the loss of two of the most amazing people I have ever met, and I know I will never forget how they touched me, though they were with us such a short time. My prayers are with all of you who suffer with this loss as I do, especially to Mr. and Mrs. Norton, who are the bravest and most extraordinary eople I have ever known. I know that John and Matt are in heaven, and that they look down on all of us from time to time...I am sure they know how much their lives touched us all. Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Norton, for sharing your boys with me...I will be grateful all my life.

Eliza Love - 12/16/98 00:37:14
My Email:stella_lovin@hotmail.com
Did you know Matt?: Yes
Did you know John?: Yes
School?: JJHS Katonah, NY
Age?: 16
Grade?: 11
Sex?: Female

Comments:
How could i not know Matt or John?! These two guys are the type of people that you don't have to know very well to know that they are fantastic people. I talked to John a couple of times downtown and everything that came out of his mouth was so perfect. H was the kind of guy who could lift your spirits at any time. I was so priviliged (sp?) to know him, just to know who he was, b/c when i saw him, i could feel his intelligence, his positive attitude, and his sense of humor. I could feel that with everyone at ISB. People come and go from ISB but they are never forgotten. No one is. We are all part of that campus, we are all a family, and we will always remember..... Mr. and Mrs. Norton, i envy your strength and how well you brought up John and Matt. They were so talented at everything they did!!!! P.S. This is a fantastic page. I love how you capture the whole family's friendship and closeness!

Hedda Lidgard - 12/15/98 13:16:56
My Email:heddalidgard@hotmail.com
Did you know John?: yes
School?: SSHL
Age?: 17
Grade?: 12

Comments:
Its hard to understand things like this. I found out through the ISB Alumni Update about the tragic event, even though I considered John and I to be quite close throughout my time at ISB. It is a terrible loss for everyone.

david barrett - 12/13/98 10:48:59
My Email:doober@beer.com
Did you know Matt?: no
Did you know John?: met him once or twice
School?: isb
Age?: 16
Grade?: 11
Sex?: male

Comments:
i didnt get a chance to meet matt, but i did meet john and saw him around school. i heard people talk about him and knew that he must of been really special, from what id observed. i regret not having been able to get to know the both of them much bette .

Mimi Bekhechi - 12/01/98 18:52:12
My Email:tequilachickita@hotmail.com
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: yes
School?: i.s.b.
Age?: 18
Grade?: university
Sex?: female

Comments:
John and Matt were both incredible people with such wonderful gifts. John had a real love of life, and he will stay in my heart forever.

Courtney Graham - 12/01/98 17:57:26
My Email:cgraham@ttu.edu
Did you know Matt?: no
Did you know John?: No, but Millie is my best friend
School?: Texas Tech University
Age?: 18
Grade?: Freshman
Sex?: Female

Comments:
I've been friends with Millie since 7th grade and last year while she was away, she was happier than she had ever been because she had met John. She told me all about him, and he sounded like such a wonderful and smart person. I only wish that I had had an opportunity to meet him, but I know from Millie what a special person he was to everyone who knew him.

Laura Richardson - 11/30/98 17:51:11
My Email:richa273@pilot.msu.edu
Did you know John?: yes
School?: now MSU, from ISB
Age?: 19
Grade?: college freshman

Comments:
John was one of the most amazing people i ever had the privilage to call my friend. A favorite phrase of mine fits how i think of john: make some muscle in your head but use the muscle in your heart he was a very smart and caring person, who was always so full of life and he will always live on in my heart.

Maya Verma - 11/30/98 15:16:34
My Email:maya_verma@hotmail.com
Did you know John?: Yes
School?: Now at Manchester University, formerly Brussels
Age?: 19

Comments:
I never knew John more than through what i saw or heard from his friends, but to me his memory will always be one of enthusiasm, happiness and the pure and simple love of life. He was always so full of energy and curiousity to understand and see everythin unknown to him...

Maya Verma - 11/30/98 15:13:55
My Email:maya_verma@hotmail.com
Did you know John?: Yes
School?: Brussels
Grade?: from 9th to 12th.

Comments:
I never knew John more than through what i saw or heard from his friends, but to me his memory will always be one of enthusiasm, happiness and the pure and simple love of life. He was always so full of energy and curiousity to understand and see everythin unknown to him...

Erin Spatz - 11/29/98 19:43:08
My Email:ees7@duke.edu
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: Yes
School?: now at Duke University, formerly ISB
Age?: 18
Grade?: College Freshman

Comments:
Mike, this is so wonderful. It's so hard to put into words the loss that the world has suffered by losing John and Matt. They were both such wonderful people, with such bright futures ahead of them. In the years I knew John, he taught me so much, but m st importantly he taught me to live every moment to the fullest, to love, to laugh and to forgive. John, I miss you greatly this year, Duke just isn't the same without you and it never will be. Mr and Mrs Norton, I have never been more impressed by the trength of two people.

Andrew Nichols - 11/26/98 12:14:35
My Email:106272.1602@compuserve.com
Did you know Matt?: Yes
Did you know John?: No
School?: ISB
Age?: 15
Grade?: 10
Sex?: Male

Comments:
I didn't know Matt very well but I will always remember graduation. I sat next to Matt and I remember him winning the award everyone knew he'd win, the award for his work in the theater. I will never forget graduation.

Andrew Nichols - 11/26/98 12:13:50
My Email:106272.1602@compuserve.com
Did you know Matt?: Yes
Did you know John?: No
School?: ISB
Age?: 15
Grade?: 10
Sex?: Male

Comments:
I didn't know Matt very well but I will always remember graduation. I sat next to Matt and I remembering him winning the award everyone knew he'd win, the award for his work in the theater. I will never forget graduation.

Amy Lusignan - 11/07/98 00:39:40
My Email:amy@rice.edu
Did you know Matt?: Yes
Did you know John?: Yes, very well
School?: Rice University, formerly ISB for 6 years
Age?: 18

Comments:
My memories of John are so numerous and so unforgetable that they are always flowing through my mind. I know how special both John and Matt were to everyone they touched in their lives, and in our memories they will live forever. Mr. and Mrs. Norton, yo r strength serves as an inspiration with every passing day. Mike, thank you for honoring their memory with this page. I don't think I could ever express what an incredible person John was, his intelligence, his heart, and his love for life. I take comf rt in knowing how happy he was. I think back to two years of MUN, four years of high school, and nights on the town...John taught me a lot about life. May they rest in peace, and may time heal our pain.

Sasha Duggelin - 11/01/98 23:26:28
My Email:duggelin@pilot.msu.edu
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: yes
School?: ISB now Michigan State
Age?: 19
Grade?: Freshman, college

Comments:
I knew both Matt and John and they were both wonderful people. I hope that they know that they will always be in our hearts. It is hard to think that someone that I graduated with is already gone but what both of them contributed to ISB and to the peopl around them will never ever be fogotten.

Emily Schwarz - 10/31/98 15:30:20
My Email:SnoopySpike3@homtail.com
Did you know Matt?: Yes
School?: I went to school with them at ISB, I know go to school at The Maret School in Washington, D.C
Age?: 16
Grade?: tenth
Sex?: female

Comments:
Mike and Lowri, you guys did an excellent job with this and for those who knew Matt, it's hard to see those pictures because it reminds you of every little thing he did, the way his jacket always fell below his hands, etc. Thank you for doing this for the boys, it's beautiful and they will never be forgotten, Emily

10/27/98 09:40:15

Name: Bad Bunny	My URL: Visit Me
My Email: Email Me

Comments:
Just surfing. Thanks.

Anonymous - 10/25/98 16:35:50
Grade?: 8th
Sex?: Female

Comments:
John was one of the chaperones on our 5th grade field trip some years ago. I remember having a huge childish crush on him... I remember teasing him about anything and everything I came up with. No matter what I did, he never got mad. I was sorry to hea about John and Matt's death.

Josh Gaunt - 10/24/98 11:04:36
My Email:coalshuvler@yahoo.com
Did you know Matt?: Yes
Did you know John?: No
School?: ACS Athens (Used to go to ISB)
Age?: 15
Grade?: 10
Sex?: Male

Comments:
Mike this was really thoughtful. I'm really proud of the way you handle this. I'm the type of person to just try and forget because it hurts to much but you proved me wrong. Matt was pretty darn cool. He even signed that yearbook you got me during the sum er. There's lots of things I'll remember about Matt. He was a special guy with a great future ahead of him and he didn't deserve what happened to him and his brother. This is one of the main things that make me angry so I'll stop before I break the comput r or something. Mrs. Norton, I'm really sorry that I didn't keep in touch with Matt. Maybe it would have hurt more but it would have been worth it. It makes me think that I should keep in touch with my old friends more often than I do. And I promise everybody that I will ---------------------Josh-----------------------

Sylvia Fellin - 10/23/98 14:54:09
My Email:st_fellin@yahoo.com
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: no
School?: I.S.B.
Age?: 13
Sex?: female

Comments:
I was shocked to hear about Matt and John's passing away....Matt was in yearbook with me last year and he was a really great person. If you have any comments or memories you would like to contribute to the memorial page in this years middle school yearbo k, please e-mail me with them. Thank. All my sympathy

Natalie Moncaster - 10/23/98 13:29:07
My Email:Natty_25@hotmail.com
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: from sight
School?: ISB
Age?: 18
Grade?: 12
Sex?: female

Comments:
I hardly had time to get to know Matt. I met him during Fiddler on the roof and other events of theatre after that. He was a Wizz with the lighting. I was always totally amazed by his knowledege about the technical side of theatre. Here I am an 18 y ar old and Matt only 14 and knew already so much. He took as much out of life as he could. I sometimes felt quite guilty because he was getting so much out of life and he made me realize that I should get more than i did out of life. He always had as m ch fun as he could. He was always so sweet. He was aspirit lifter and I always thought he was very mature for his age when he wanted to be. During the short time we knew each other even though he was 4 years younger I had a great time with him and got to know him as much as one can in three weeks. He will be a great loss to everyone, I just wish I could have got to know him better.

eric gunnoe - 10/22/98 16:27:00
My Email:gunnoe@mail.mmc.org
Did you know Matt?: no
Did you know John?: no
School?: n/a

Comments:
I was one of the doctors who took care of Matthew at the hospital in Maine. I didn't know him but he sounds like he was a good dude. He must have been a great guy to have a friend dedicated enough to set up a site like this in his honor.

Lauren - 10/21/98 21:51:06
My Email:j_j_berg@compuserve.com
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: yes
School?: I used to go to ISB but now I live in the US
Age?: 13

Comments:
This is a great web page! John & Matt would have loved it. It just needs more writing about the boys. (but keep the pictures coming.) I loved them as brothers and they will always be in our hearts. Lauren

Kelly Aaliyah george - 10/21/98 20:31:46
My Email:Kellyg123@hotmail.com
Did you know Matt?: no
Did you know John?: a little
School?: International School of Brussels
Age?: 14

Comments:
There isn't really much one can say. the first time i met john was in 5th grade. i had just come to isb and we were on a trip to Trier germany. John and some othe high schoolers were asked to come on the trio to assist the teachers. from what i rememb r john was very nice and he always made us laugh. I remember that one of the students through his hat in the pond and he had to go in and get it. Although he was angry he still made a joke about it and didn't really stress about it. I and many other student here know that these two boys will be greatly missed. R.I.P john and matt we miss and love you!!!!!!

Brent Barberis - 10/16/98 21:47:02
My Email:barberian63@hotmail.com
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: no
School?: Troy Athens High School
Age?: 15
Grade?: 10

Comments:
I don't know really what to say. Matt was a good friend to me. We worked on school projects together and we played in the band. He was a good guy.

Steve - 10/16/98 21:27:12
My URL:http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/1303
My Email:mistrial@skater.net
Did you know Matt?: Nope
Did you know John?: Nope
School?: ISB
Age?: 15
Grade?: 10th
Sex?: Male

Comments:
Well, i've heard so much about this, and i have never had a friend die before and so i really can't say i relate. I'm glad to see people are doing this type of thing Mike, cause I've heard it really helps to feel better about it. I know all you people t at knew the Nortonsfeel really terrible,sorry i can't relate or anything, but if I were them, I'd feel real good knowing people would do something like this for me.

Sam Laub - 10/16/98 04:03:52
My Email:sick_bastard666@hotmail.com
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: no, not really
School?: ISB
Age?: 15
Grade?: 10
Sex?: male

Comments:
Matt and I shared science and history classes, he was the smart one, who always got what we were talking about, I was the one who more or less did nothing more than enjoy myself in the presence of good friends like Matt. Matt also enjoyed himself in clas and it was probably me, Dave and Eric that caused his once in a while screw-ups in science class (sorry about that Mrs. Norton). Science class was the one time of the day that most of Matt's close friends found themselves together to more or less enjoy hemselves and do fun work. Matt sat directly in front of me and we too regularly ended the class in fun and childish spitball wars.

Hilary Berwick - 10/11/98 21:19:30
My Email:young_aphrodite@hotmail.com
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: no
School?: Austin High School...was ISB
Age?: 15
Grade?: 10
Sex?: female

Comments:
I'm sitting here listening to a few good friends of mine arguing, thinking about how few people really appreciate those they adore before they're gone. Treasure all your experiences; those real and imagined. May John and Matt rest in peace; let all those who knew them treasure their memories always. Thanks to Mike for putting this site up; you're a true friend.

Lowri LLwyd - 10/10/98 11:48:27
My Email:iloa15@hotmail.com
Did you know Matt?: YES!!
School?: ISB
Age?: 15
Grade?: 10

Comments:
Matt was a fabulous friend, he was such a perfect guy and I think about him every day. I hope that his mother and father find peace and Matt's memory will always be with me Lowrixxx

Michelle Norton - 10/09/98 22:41:20
My Email:Michelle.Norton@att.net
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: yes

Comments:
Mike, what a wonderful idea - I will check this site frequently. I, of course, have tons of pictures - in fact, some of the best are with Jackie Burch, Millie's (John's girlfriend)Mom, or maybe with Mr.Hayward by now - they are using them for the memoria service - I'm sure you could have access to them but I do want them back eventually - I would have no idea how to get them onto the computer - scan I suppose, but I don't have a scanner. Anyway, Dick Hall (Mr., to you!) told me about this web site so wo d must be getting out. I have received many letters from friends of John's and Matt's - including your own lovely letter - and it's so nice to read about all the memories other kids have - I hope this web site generates more. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you. Thanks, Michelle Norton

anna summerville - 10/09/98 16:03:19
My Email:106123.2647@compuserve.com
Did you know Matt?: a little
Did you know John?: no
School?: ISB
Age?: 14
Sex?: female

Comments:
I knew Matt through the theatre. He will be missed greatly by all who have had the pleasure of knowing/working with him.

Ben Riskin - 10/08/98 23:41:55
My Email:Loplop33@aol.com
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: yes
School?: Steveson--> formerly I.S.B
Age?: 15
Grade?: 10

Comments:
Life is something that needs to be treasured. Both Matt and John lived their life to its fullest everyday and wherever they are now i hope,they won't regret their time here.

Roderick - 09/25/98 21:41:34
My URL:nonehttp://
My Email:swinger667@hotmail.com
Did you know Matt?: Yes, pretty well
Did you know John?: no
School?: ISB
Age?: 17
Grade?: 10
Sex?: male

Comments:
I was really shocked about the deaths of Matt and John Norton. I think about it few times a week. People I know never even heard of them, but when I told them about them and what had happened it was as if they knew them very well, they felt sad about th incident too.

rogier - 09/25/98 17:51:40
Did you know Matt?: no
Did you know John?: no
School?: German Swiss Intl.
Age?: 16
Grade?: here it's called L6
Sex?: male

Comments:
Although i did not know either of the boys I still feel that it is a terrible , terrible loss oflife. Both were still so young it didn't deserve to go so soon. Condolences to their friends and kin.

Cindy Rastein - 09/25/98 14:00:46 My URL:http://have no URL My Email:cinth@usa.net comment: I feel really sorry for the boys, I hope all is well otherwise in their family my sincere wishes, Cindy R.

Comments:

Mike Ramsey - 09/24/98 08:13:12
My URL:http:/webmaster of this page
My Email:iloah666@hotmail.com
Did you know Matt?: yes
Did you know John?: no
School?: isb
Age?: 15
Grade?: 10
Sex?: Male

Comments:
I knew Matt quite well through the years of school we've been through together and I hope him and his brother are happy where they are now. My sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Norton, whom I congradulate for being able to get through this. Matt and John whereve you are, rest in peace, you have given your friends and family a reason to live life to the fullest.