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Terry Wright

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We are deeply saddened to hear of Larry's passing. Our radio programming (Face To Face 1992 - 2002) was inspired by his attitude toward music and evangelism. My wife, Sally & I, along with two dear friends Dale & Joyce Turns formed Right-Turn Radio in 1992 with the single goal of putting songs of The Word on secular radio. The passion to reach the street was originally instilled as a teen while being inspired by Larry's obedience. Correspondance over those years from listeners reflect many re-births, re-dedications and even averted suicides.

It is hard to imagine that his work is done. May all of us who were touched by his ministry remain diligent in continuing ours. May the Grace of the Holy Spirit comfort you as only He can.

Larry...we'll see you soon!

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Craig Golden

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What puts a smile on my face is trying to imagine the songs being sung in heaven. Larry is singing with Jesus like he is twenty again.  But it is with a heavy heart remebering all that Larry and his music has done for me. I look around my store, I see a concert poster, a t-shirt proudly framed, a record on my wall and dozens of cd's.  My cd player has one of his cd's in it right now hurts too much to hit play right now.  One of the greatest joys was when I took my son to a concert, my son was 364 days old, what great memories that brings back and the pictures to look at.  Chris and I used to sing some of his songs together.  I could go on and on but Ill wrap this up. Hey, I'm not crying anymore, who remembers that line from Larry video?  Ill be praying for the family of Larry.  And to you my friend, Ill be seeing you in Heaven and we can sing  some of your songs for a few years to Jesus.

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Tracy McNitt

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Larry, along with Kevin Prosch changed my life Through the Music God gave them. I will always worship with Larry's songs and CD's as will the church I pastor.My almost 4 year old daughter loves to sing his songs to the Lord.See you soon Larry and keep rockin in His presence.


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Scott

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I can't even express in words what Larry Norman has meant to my life.
All I can say is so long, farewell, we'll meet again.

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Elizabeth Lawrence

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I wish I could tell you that Larry was a big influence in my life.  Unfortunately, only one song of his has impacted my life.  "My Feet Are On the Rock" was such a cool song to me ten or so years ago.  And it still is.  But please know that after reading and hearing about him and things he went through just to minister to people, heard or unheard, I am very inspired by him.  I want you to know that I believe he was a great man of God and truly wonderful.  He seemed to always say, at least in his music, that he is just human;  however, he would do whatever it takes to be Jesus to people, and to worship with his life whatever he may have been doing.  God bless you, and thank you for giving me space to share the only thing I have to give-FAITH. 

Much love and support,
Elizabeth

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Steve Kovacik

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I first came on Larry's music when I was a DJ at a college radio station.  I was a Christian already but had not discovered anything like Larry's music or his presentation.   He was a profound poet, insightful, encouraging, and he did what few other christian musicians did, he rocked.  "Only Visiting" is as relevant today as it was when it came out, and few Christian rock albums before or since rocked like "Something New Under the Sun".  But it was Larry's common touch in concert, the way he shared from his own life and his own spiritual journey that made the greatest connection with me personally. 

My thoughts and prayers for comfort are with his family and close friend.  I'm sure I speak for many when I say "thank you" for sharing Larry with us.  He touched many lives in a very powerful way.



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chas

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The impact you have made on generations, even on those who don't realize it, will be your legacy. No words, no memorials, no tributes, no plaques are necessary to establish your place in the history of God's gracious intervention in our affairs. I personally am so grateful for all you endured to serve a largely ungrateful and forgetful body. Rest in peace - I know you were ready. I wish we'd all be.

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Shawn D. Lambert

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My dear brother in Christ, Larry Norman, had such an influence in my life through his music. He was a servant of our Lord and was fearless in the proclamation of the Gospel. It meant so much to me over the years and the Lord used Larry's music as an encouragement in good times and bad.

I had the privelege of going to one concert, but only one. It meant so much to see Larry live and in person after all the years of listening. There will be many more years of listening and someday, I will see my brother again, who never knew I was part of the Family, but will then.

Shawn.

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Anonymous

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We will miss this guy, a man before his time with the heart of the Lord, he was and has always been a breath of fresh air.
I had the privilege of ministering with him back in the early 70's, I had just entered ministry and worked on the streets of Hollywood and we pick up hitchhikers and took them to our halfway house where we always had Larry's albums playing it was the best that there was and nobody compared. we send our love and prayers to you I know nothing replaces him being with you, but know he was loved and appreciated
blessings
Tom Brock
wave of life ministries


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J.R. Mahon

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Never met him... He changed my life.

j.r.
www.hollywoodpastor.com

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Dr. Zorea

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My brother brought a Larry Norman album home from his friend's house some time in the early 1980s when I was thirteen.  Our family only recently converted from Chasidic Judaism, and Larry Norman formed the staple of my music knowledge then.  He will always be strongly connected with my early experience as a new Christian.  I judged all other Christian music by the standard of Larry Norman - and it was years before I had any music at all that was not explicitly Christian.  Larry Norman became an icon in our household - my brothers and I knew every song, every lyric, and we were always on the look out for new (or unknown) albums or concerts tapes.  Strangers would became instant friends if we discovered they too knew about Larry Norman's music. Later in 1989, I had the privilege of seeing Larry Norman in concert in San Jose. I remember that I was very nervous standing in line waiting for Larry to sign his (then new) "White Blossoms" CD.  I stumbled over my words, and asked him a silly question, "What do you think about abortion?" - to which he gave me an equally silly answer "What do you think I think about abortion?"  My reply was awkward, but he smiled kindly and I felt a bit foolish.  The exchange was very brief. 

When I got home, I realized that I had been seeking some sort of confirmation that Larry and I were on the "same team" - but it was unnecessary.  Larry called me on it.  It was not for me to "test" his legitimacy.  I loved his music, I was moved by his lyrics, and I was the one that was placing him on the pedestal.  Larry Norman did not seek the pedestal, and did not seem to want to be on it.  The old adage says you should never meet your heroes, but meeting Larry Norman was actually a wonderful experience.  I was still young (about 19) and by his example, he showed that celebrity does not define who you are - your Christian faith, your charity, and your constant hope will define you regardless of how famous you may become.  Larry Norman was an ordinary Christian who used his gifts to make an extraordinary impact on complete strangers.  That is the best kind of role model to be.

A decade later, in the mid 1990s, I took my wife to see Larry Norman give a concert in Dubuque, Iowa.  It was a very small group of less than 100.  Larry Norman had no accompaniment - he had an acoustic guitar hooked up with a microphone during the first set, and a piano in the second set.  Yet he carried the entire show.  I had learned about his heart problems, and I was worried for him - but he sounded better than ever and my wife got to share an experience that was formative in my early years as a Christian. 

That time, when I stood in line for him to sign some CDs, I promised myself that I would not say anything foolish.  Larry Norman was very gracious.  I do not even remember what our exchange was about, but I remember he was just as kind, just as ordinary, and just friendly as he had been a decade earlier.  It was me who most changed, and Larry Norman remained a solid witness of faith that I, as a young adult, could now more fully appreciate. 

Larry Norman's death is still a shock to me - even though I have known for years that he was ill.  I always hoped his heart would grow stronger out of sheer will power.  I am now a bit older, and I work as a Historian Professor specializing in 20th Century America.  I have wanted to write his biography for many years.  When I was in graduate school, I half-heartedly sent some notes to Larry Norman asking for his cooperation in a project on his life, but I got no replies.  I do not think my notes ever reached him, but even if they had I somehow doubt he wanted to be "tested" by an unfamiliar biographer - he was not the perfect saint that his fans hoped him to be, nor was he the flawed icon that his critics in the mainstream sometime wanted him to be.  From my minimal contacts, Larry Norman seemed a simple Christian who lived a famous life - and that fame had great power for good and for ill.  He occasionally mentioned during his concerts and on his website about being on the receiving end of false rumors, so I suspect Larry Norman was understandably cautious about those who wanted to use his fame for their own ends. 

At the same time, however, Larry Norman was genuinely an inspiration for thousands of people, and his life is a living testament of a persevering faith.  He was not perfect, but Saints are never perfect - they are always human by nature.  Saints serve as role models because throughout their lives, they remain committed to Jesus and his church despite their human imperfections and their trials of faith.  We can be inspired by the lives of the saints because they are like us, and yet they persevered through grace of God. 

I think Larry Norman really reflects the journey of millions of post-war baby boomers who had to face the challenges and temptations of America's wealth and technology.  Like so many, music became the vehicle for Larry's expression.  Like so few, Larry was given the gifts to create his own music, which he used to express himself directly.  We have a real treasure in Larry Norman's music.  His personal journey is permanently etched on the thousands of songs he wrote and produced in others.  Larry Norman was both an influence and a reflection of many decades of Christian music and his life will continue to be an inspiration for many decades to come.

I never knew Larry Norman personally, and yet I have taken some great comfort in knowing that he was alive and he was reaching those around him - directly among his circle of friends, or indirectly through his newsletters or website.  I feel a sense of loss knowing that he has left this planet, even though I had no physical contact with him.  Nevertheless, I take great comfort (and I pray his family does as well), in the knowledge that Larry's work will not be silenced by his death.  God will continue to work through Larry's music for generations. 

I am thankful to Larry Norman for living out his vocation as he did; I am thankful for his family for being so influential in that mission; and I am most of all thankful to God for using Larry's gifts in ways that were both entertaining and inspiring.  I will say a prayer for Larry Norman and his family and friends.

AharonW.Zorea
University of Wisconsin
Richland Center, WI

aharon.zorea@uwc.edu 



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Anonymous

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I knew that Larry was ill but still I was surprised by that messages on the Larry Yahoo group and on Larry's site.
My wife asked me what was going om because I was quiet, sad and busy walking around our house doing nothing........ and told her about Larry. She know what his songs, lyrics ans words mean for me.

The last days I was thinking a lot about the possibility to go a concert of him (what mean that I have to fly to the USA) because the concerts I saw where so good, with or without a band, in a school or in a hall.......
The last time I saw him was last year in Germany on a festival in Linden. Five hours driving for only 45 minutes Larry .......... It was great although Larry was tired of the traveling.
The last full concert i saw before that festival was maybe 6 years ago and had to stop in the middle of it because it was to loud for the neighbors ......... so the last really full concert was on Flevo which was recorded (more that 15 years ago?) In the years before this concert I saw several concerts which were organized by a friend of mine so I met larry a few times. During a tour in Europe he stayed a few days in my house (for a week I moved back to my parents ...).
The last years I rediscovered Larry's song and they still mean a lot to me!
Larry was (or still is..) unique. I never saw somebody preforming like he did and sharing the gospel so loud and clear.

Thanks and I'll wait for the heavenly concert!

Peter

the Netherlands

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jj johnnie james

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I've had the pleasure of playing Larry's music for a lot of years on the radio.
I"ve interviewed several people on air over the years, but Larry will always stand out. In person we would have interesting conversasions to say the least. He could tick me off one minute and the next I'd want to hug the stuffing out of him. Only visiting this planet, yes but what a pal you were. To the family, may
peace be with you at this trying time. Jesus loves you.



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Anonymous

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Larry was such a blessing to us all.  In a way, Larry was our church as we haven't attended formal services in quite some time.  I am grateful for all of the memories of seeing him perform and getting a chance to meet him.

We always said to each other that his performance was secondary and even if he just talked to us for a while it would be great. 

God bless all of you.  Larry is in a better place and I'm so happy that he was able to spend time with his family and friends all the way through this.  Words simply can not express what he means to all of us but his spirit will live in all of us forever as all of us will have special memories and he had a way of creating a special relationship with most people that met him or just even had a chance to hear his music.  He was a beautiful man.

God bless you all and take solace in the fact that he loved you very much and he will be smiling down from heaven on you.

We'll see you at the funeral. 

Love,

Shawn, Tina, and Brian Busacker

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Anonymous

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Larry Norman brought the goodnews of the gospel out from the stained glass tombs of manmade tradition to street level and into the hearts of the common man. A whole generation and beyond owes a massive  debt to this great visionary. He was a very humble and extremely kind and generous man. As ive said else where he had the courage of a lion and the heart of a lamb,he reminds you of somebody else.
 He was the kind of Christian man you felt proud to know.
There may be many imitators but there will always only be one Larry Norman.
              

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Laura

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I'm 48 .. a christian since 13..when I first heard about Larry I knew Someone knew my hearts cry ...Thank you Larry and thanks to you who cared for him.
It's the End of the beginning.

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Beth

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Both my mother and I are very sorry for your loss. We send our deepest condolences. We both thank Larry for his music, and everything he's shared with the world in his time on earth.

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Bram Floria

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When the Lord pricks your heart, you pray...

A week ago, Sunday, Larry's name, music and life became the center of a discussion between myself and my pastor.  As a  walking music encyclopedia, he asked what I'd like to hear from his over-stuffed, iPod time machine.  Out of the blue I said "Reader's Digest... if you've got it."  Pastor Cole just smiled, spun the iPod wheel, and out from his boom box came the music of my spiritual youth.

We both bounced and sang along as we struck the stage and packed up the band.  Our twenty-something worship leader mentions in passing "what's that?"  I stop to face him.  "The foundation of your musical heritage, that's all," say I.  "It's got a cool edge to it - something new?" he asked.  I sighed.  "Larry Norm will always be 'something new.'  This was recorded 35 years ago.  His music has shaped everything you've ever played in worship at this church."  He blinked.  After a moment he says  "He's really good."  I nod as the airy muse of 'I'm only visiting this planet' ends the song.  "And he probably won't be 'visiting' much longer - I hear his heart is fading."

I thought about Larry, his struggling frame, and his legacy the rest of the day.  I prayed for him.  Little did I know that his 'heaven heart' was beating stronger than ever, and would soon be his to possess.

As a kid growing up around the Christian music industry, I was always fascinated by Larry.  On those occasions when he would bend so far as to associate with the industry insiders at the Christian Artists "Music in the Rockies" seminar, he was always a headache for them.  A glorious, scintillating exhuberating migraine of an inconvenience.  To the church he was a Jeremiah; to the industry, he was a Nathan.  He was the Jekyl/Hyde of Christian music.  He walked and talked with a gentleness that could explode into rage against the machine.  Think of all the explosive lyrics packed in such melodious and reflective musical packages!  He was Don Quixote, tilting at the windmills of Christian Music Megacorps, as they stamped out freshly-minted mammon from the newly discovered mines of evangelical youth pockets.

So, I'd follow around the sage with flowing blond hair, just to see what he'd do or say next.  Then I'd listen to him sing.  All those insurrectionist, anti-conservative, frighteningly liberal diatribes against this, that and everything.  Funny if it didn't have a familiar ring to it, though.  Turns out, it was all scripture.  Huh...

Larry, we have the treasure of your music, but more than that, the truth you told us all those years.  Now you have the treasure of a new heart, and 'all the good music.'  The devil's got none of that.  I know the first concert I'm signing up for when I make my move to the big house.

Thank you.

Bram

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Andy McKinney

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Andy McKinney 28 from Northern Ireland


Hi there I saw Larry live two or three times in Belfast in the last ten years or so and it was always a treat. Only heard of his passing last night and just cannot take it in. As many of you will know, he had change that line in Rock That Doesn't roll from "I wanna be LIKE Him..." to "WITH Him" and now he has got his wish. Another athlete has crossed the heavenly finish line.

To the Norman family I just want to remind you of Psalm 116v15 "Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints."
 
God bless.

Andy.



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Sølve Westli

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If there is anybody I can call a spiritual father, Larry would be the closest. His songs and words have influenced me and inspired me since my early teens.
I remember when I first got hold of "Upon this Rock" a whole new world opened up. A cool christian guy, playing great music.

His brave and unconditional love of Jesus and the people around him was always shining through. No matter what happened in the christian world Larry was standing firm as a pole - just talking about Jesus.

I have such a respect for Larry´s work that it´s hard to express in words.

"you can take away my kids
take away my wife
you can take away my job
you can take away my life
you can take away my house
take away my ford
but you can't take away the lord"

Love and blessings to all of you!



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Rob S.

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Norman Family
While attending back in 1973 a concert by Larry Norman I gave my heart and soul to Jesus Christ that day simply because of the powerful words and music I heard by Larry.  I was blown away and I have been a disciple of Jesus Christ ever since.  I owe my eternal salvation to not only the Holy Spirit but also to Larry for being the boldest "christian" I had ever heard and have ever heard.  My wife and I had the awesome privelage and opportunity to host Larry back in 2001 to two concerts here in Indianapolis and having the privelage to get to spend some time with Larry was an amazing blessing. 
Our loss is heavens gain and just knowing that we have the HOPE of knowing that we will one day be reunited with our loved ones in heaven but until that time we reflect on the awesome memories.

Blessings and comfort to you all,

Rob S
Indiana

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Lars Bos, The Netherlands

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Dear sisters and brothers in Christ,

Thank you for sharing Larry's life and time with us for so many years.
We've sold the products of Larry in our store: a large blessing has been spread wide through the years in our Frisian region and far beyond, because of Larry's music and wunderfull sense of humour.

Because of Larry's words we all are waiting for the #1 Unidentified Flying Object: Jesus Christ.
Larry is with Him now, in the arms of his Almighty Saviour. Hold on for a while: only a short time and then you'll be there with this little guy and his Big Brother.
Our son has been waiting above in heaven for Larry to meet him: I'm sure they have a great time together now.

We'll be praying for all of you!

Love,

Lars & Sietske Bos

Sander + (in remembrance)
Laura
Sandra

Christian Music Store "The Rainbow"
("De Regenboog")
Bolsward, The Netherlands (Europe)

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Mark K

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Goodbye my friend,

Your voice and your lyrics were the voice and lyrics many of us longed to say if we had a  platform.  Your music was our platform, you were our friend.  You spoke the truth whether we wanted to hear it or not.   We will miss you but we know we will see you soon.

Goodbye, farewell.

Your Friend Mark

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Doug from Glasgow, Scotland

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I had been a Christian for about a weekl when a friend thrust into my hands a cassette that was full of music by Larry. That music gave me a love for Christian rock music that more than 25 years on has not diminished.

I am so grateful to God for Larry's life and ministry over the years. He had a real heart for Jesus that inspired so many.

He will be missed here on earth by those who loved him and by his fans, but I am sure that all of heaven was excited to welcome him home forever.

May God bless you guys in the Norman family who remain. My prayer is that in the midst of this shadow you will experience the fullness of Christ's love.

Doug Watson
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I have sent this to every Christian Music radio station/ministry that I know, please feel free to make this your own and sent it to the ministries you know.

Larry Norman died last Sunday morning. Yes he was an untraditional non-
conformist, but he loved Jesus. As the father/grandfather of
contemporary Christian Music, he died a pauper, surrounded by a small
circle of friends. I would dare say that many Christian music
ministries would not be here today except for the sovereign grace of
God working in Larry Norman's life. I would hope and pray that you
would find additional and creative ways to honor this man, his art,
his ministry, and the passion that he served our Lord Christ Jesus.

Sincerely,



http://www.larrynorman.com

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Kirk Martin

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To the Mother and Family of Larry Norman.

I first came to Christ 14 years ago; I gave my life to Him on the back of a tour bus in Florida.... I had sold my soul for a recording contract, slept with over 500 women, some men and was a violent pervert that carried a gun out of fear...always looking over my shoulder....

When Jesus came to me on that bus, June 17th 1994, HE changed me for ever! I turned down a major recording deal, and I went home to Michigan and started all over again in the same community that my band was from and my foul reputation lived.... I didnt have a friend in the world except the Word of God that I was struggling to understand..... a wile after I started going to church, a young lady came up to me and handed me a Larry Norman VHS, called alive and kicking...live from Canada..... I watched it so much that I wore it out.

I would weep for hours, finally realizing that I had poured my innocents and youth like a cup of water..... And still.... through it all, Jesus was always there.....never left me for a minute....... Every time I cursed Him in one of my songs that I wrote, every time I beat some one to a pulp, every time I abused a hooked..... and sold drugs to a kid.... every time....HE was right there......

Larry sowed more seed into my heart than he will ever know... over the next years, every time I was struggling to make it and not give in the enemy, I would play that VHS and it brought me closer to God.....

I am not sure of many things on this earth, but I am sure that Jesus Christ is the Son of the only true living God, He died so I could live and be free from my self and this world, and Larry Norman will have a hard time holding up his head in heaven.. Because his crown will be filled with too many Jules. But then again, knowing Larry, he has already laid that crown at the feet of Jesus.

He was and forever will be an amazing man of God......

Weeping and morning his loss....
Your friend in Christ......
Kirk
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Darryl Payne

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It isn't goodbye, it is till we meet again..  And I know when we enter the gates, we will hear Larry singing again at full strength...See you soon brother, we still have some rockin to do. 

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Callum Beck, PEI

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Just want to say how much Larry meant to me.  There were only two artists whose music I tried to get a complete collection of, the Beach Boys and Larry. 

Two weeks ago at our college group we did a discussion of God Parts I, II, III.

I briefly met him when he toured the Island in the late nineties.  I still retell the story about him looking at his bottled water and saying do you know what evian spelled backward is.

He was funny, talented but above all he loved our Lord

Callum Beck (52)

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Mike Atkinson

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My reflections at the Think Christian blog

God's rest and peace to the Norman family...



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Darryl Dozlaw

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i was fourteen years old and had just returned from a camp where a kid had stirred my curiosity, citing the lyric 'sipping whiskey from a paper cup- you drown your sorrows til you can't stand up' as being by the same guy that wrote 'i wish we'd all been ready' (a big youth group favourite.)

i went down to the christian record store in kamloops (it was called 'the real thing' and sported a rather suspiciously coca-cola-esque logo on the sign) to see if they had any of this guy's stuff. the church lady behind the counter hesitantly put needle to vinyl and the opening guitar statement of 'the rock that doesn't roll' clumsily broke the silence until the first full band shot and a rather barbaric 'wooh!' challenged the wall that had, up until that point, separated my faith and my aesthetics.

no one has ever been able to rebuild that pallisade...

the fact that only three years later i heard the call of God to a life of ministry during the song 'one way' at a show he did at the orpheum in vancouver is just part of the impact of this guy's loaves and fish upon my own terrestrial visit.

the prayers of those of us out here on the perimiter are with those family and friends within the small circle.

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Greg Hayes

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Larry will be greatly missed. As a Christian musician myself, I was always inspired by his gritty honesty, his adament way of putting Truth into his songs that the church needed to hear -- whether it wanted to or not, and just the passion behind what he wrote. He was a great inspiration to me and I pray for you in this time of loss.
I'm happy that he now sees the one he sung about face to face, but I am sad that I'll never get the chance to see him in a live show. At least I have the albums.
Heaven now has Larry, Rich, Keith and Mark together. Man, what a concert.

Greg H.

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Larry and his work had a big impact on me on behalf of Christ.  He was greatly responsible for many of my good traits and sense of vision.  I pray that your hearts will find great consolation in a palpable way from the heart of Jesus.  Amen

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SoCalJJ

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He will be greatly missed!  But thank you dear Lord for all of the wonderful music he left behind.  I got to see him in concert twice.  The second time was at a small church in Santa Monica I think it was in 1998.  His wit, his talent, and his love for the Lord was all there.  His song "I Am A Servant" means more to me than anyone will ever know.  I wore out his album in the 1970s.  God please bring comfort to his family!

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Don McCoy

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Thank you Larry, for all the good music!

I first heard of Larry Norman when I was in high school. What a great day that was! I have been a fan ever since. Larry will be greatly missed by all of us still visiting this planet, but it gives us even more to look forward to. With Larry Norman, Keith Green, and Rich Mullins already there, what a great heavenly band! I can hardly wait!

Blessings to you, the Norman family. Be at peace knowing that Larry is now in the arms of his Father

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Jonathan Moore

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Another great servant of God has gone home. Larry Norman was one of the greatest influences on my Christianity back in 1975 when I came to know the Lord. His music then and now resonates with a power and a passion, sadly often lacking in today's Christian Music. His heart is now renewed and his eyes see clearly. My prayers are with his family. There will never be another one like Larry who spoke with such a prophetic voice to this last generation. Thank You!

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Phillip M. Castaneda

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It's hard to even describe what Larry did for us all in making great, honest music, in a life dedicated to Christ.  He has inspired me to be real, and live where the 'rubber meets the road' on many occasions through many songs.  All our love to you and to your family.  May God's presence be deeply felt during this time.

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Anonymous

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My earliest memories include Larry Norman. My dad was playing his music for me and my older brother to listen to from the time I was 3 or 4 years old. I'm 36 now and have been listening to that music for a lifetime. My older brother also loved Larry's music until he died suddenly 5 1/2 years ago. 

Now I know that heaven didn't actually get any better for my older brother on Sunday morning when Larry joined him there because heaven can't get any better. But from this side of eternity it's fun to think about it like it did.

I thank God for allowing that Larry could be a part of my life as an example of how to live what you believe, not compromise, and finish well, and now he's right where he belongs. Well done good and faithful servant. 

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Larry was a prophetic type musician.  I last saw him in Pleasant City, Oregon with Phil Keaggy in concert.  I first saw him in Melodyland, Anaheim Ca or maybe it was Costa Mesa at Maranatha.  I thank God for his life and talent.

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Brander & Jil McDonald

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Dear Charles,

No words to express the loss. In native american terms Larry has made the journey he always saw ahead of himself to the Creator with our great relations.

I love you and your brother for playing such a vital role of healing, mentorship and becoming family.

You are my brother just as he was/is. That is our native way.

Please know my heart is with you.

Brander "Standing Bear" McDonald

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The Ware family

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I was introduced to Larry Norman's music back in college in 1979 and his music has been part of my life and that of my family ever since. My children, now in their twenties, also listen. His ministry is far reaching! He will be missed...but he left so much of himself in his music he will be with us always.

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PB Stetser

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    I was fortunate to discover Larry in 1972 during my first year at Bible College (although I had performed "Ready" before then).
One of my most treasured possessions is the songbook I bought then that allowed me to play and share the message of songs like "UFO", "Outlaw" and my favorite "Why Don't You Look Into Jesus".
    Larry's ministry impacted me in so many ways ... I began to write music for the band I was in, I was emboldened in my witness. I even had "I Am A Servant" performed at my Ordination.
    After my first Larry concert (in 1978), I told my wife "Jesus can come back now, I've seen Larry in person".
    I can't tell you how many times I answered "Larry Norman" when I was asked who my heroes were. Any time I am asked for a quote I use "Jesus fished because we floundered, Jesus walked upon the waves, and the world is sick and Jesus heals, and only Jesus saves!"
    I was blessed to be able to meet Larry in 1998 at a concert in NJ. I had just been led by God to join The Salvation Army with my wife and was excited to share with him how General Booth had a similar idea/method "Why should the devil have all the good tunes" and "Open Airs" (street evangelism).
    I'm sorry I have rambled so much. I just wanted to say thanks to Larry for his amazing example of what God can accomplish when we make ourselves totally available to Him.
    I will miss Larry but am so looking forward to hanging out with him in heaven!
(Captain) PB Stetser
www.StetserFamily.com
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I just wanted to voice my thanks to Larry's family for demonstrating God's care and love these past few years; all of you never lost sight of the ministry. I have always enjoyed Larry's music, starting back in the mid-70s and attending a few of his concerts. As I followed his career, it struck me how deep his passion ran. It sounded like he had a full understanding that Christ could return at any time, and he desperately wanted to share the gospel with as many people as possible; our own understanding of Christ's immanent should run deeply through all of us.

God bless you folks in these tough days following his passing.

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Matt C

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Wow, when I heard the news I thought "No way" Larry is going to outlive us all! I guess in a literal sense he is certainly going to live right along with us forever in another land....I have a couple thoughts about Larry that came to mind right away. 1) Icthus festival in KY, I watched amazed as Larry sat in his booth in the tent where the merchendise is sold and unlike most of the other musicians and performers Larry talked to each person and really listened to them, it blew me away, he ministered so much away from the stage. (I was in the booth next to his and this went on for quite some time). My second thought was a bible study I attended one night years ago and we all gathered and it was uncomfortable due to the fact that only one or two people knew one another and it just did not get off to a great start. A girl who had her guitar started strumming and we all realized soon enough she was playing U.F.O, everyone joined in and Larry without even being there broke the ice for us and better yet guys "I married the guitar player!" I'm sorry for the loss and I mourn with those who mourn, but I rejoice in the fact that Larry has gone on before and we will see him again and we will also see HIM, who Larry always pointed us to!

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Many moons ago back in the ancient time known as the '80's, I was traveling around doing my soundman gig with a few Christian artists. I had the rare privelege  on a couple of locations  to have met up with Larry along the way. Like alot of guys around my age, I had been listening to and buying Larry's albums for years at that point, so it was a real treat the first time we met. I can't even remember which festival it was, but I'll never forget Larry having everyone in stitches backstage as he kept cracking one dry joke after another. ALL of our sides were hurting!
When I heard about his passing this morning, I've had my stack of vinyl (yep, I STILL have those) and cds going constantly. It's great to know that even though he's gone for a while, we'll all be able to meet up again soon for more music and jokes. After all we're ALL only visiting this planet.
My love and condolences to you and the entire family.
God Bless.


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Anonymous

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My condolences, once again to Larry and his family. May you Rest in Peace and in comfort knowing that we will one day meet again in the air,

Mr. Michael Faulkner

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Kentablo

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Thank you for the inspiration, Larry. 

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Ray Heilman

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While reading the Phil Keaggy guest book, I read his announcement of Larry's passing.  His was among the first albums to introduce me to contemporary Christian music.  His lyrics and his voice that delivered them were so obviously genuine.  Some thirty plus years later a friend gave me a cd of more of Larry's music.  I rejoice in the comfort and reward that Larry has found, and I am sad for the rest of us.  Thanks for giving us a place to remember.

Ray <><

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Dear people,
I want to wish you as close family and friends Gods comfort en peace in this time. Saying goodbye has come, but as Larry wrote, till we meet again.
Through my brother I knew the name of Larry Norman, he met him a few times and his music has been an inspiration to his faith in God.
In my teenages I was touched by the song about being a woman of God and the lyrics that brought my closer to Jesus.
Thank God for his talent en music!!

Many blessing and as Job wrote in the Bible:
You give and take away, blessed be the name of the Lord.
May His rest give you the rest you need!
Manon
Holland



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bill moody

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thanks for all the love and Jesus, see ya' soon.

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Rick Bugslag

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Through his music Larry Norman inspired me, eoncouraged me, rebuked me, exhorted me, and taught me. 

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