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His life and music said it all
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I was fortunate to see Larry perform in Peoria just a few years ago with Phil Keaggy at Grace Presbyterian Church. I knew I was in the presence of a legend in Christian music. He did indeed tread new paths at a time when we needed them. His music was great. Im a musician myself and can appreciate music well d...
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Rudy Urban near Peoria IL
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Death of a Hero: Larry Norman Meets the Lord in Person
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I do not know how to process this. A hero in my life has died. Others have gone along the way, like Evel Knievel, Walter Payton, but so far, none have impacted me as much as this one man. I awoke this morning to read a post response that Larry is now with God. I am sad he has left this planet, but, after all, he wa...
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How many where brought close to God by Him?
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Larry Norman played such a hugh part of my early spiritual life! Today, at age 45, he still does. Even my teenage daughter sung he his famous "Christmas" song in church.
I am glad he is with God now... much better place.
Your missed!!!
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Mike Hawkins
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Feb 27, 2008
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Saw him once LIVE
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My husband & I saw Larry once LIVE at a church in Toronto. Just him & his guitar. It was sweet. I bought a T-shirt with a Larry drawing on the front-still have it 13 years later. Heaven now gets to hear him sing.
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Mary C. in Waterloo
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Feb 27, 2008
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Mission Accomplished
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Last October my husband and I had a five hour dinner and fellowship with brother Larry. He said all he wanted was to be a witness. Mission accomplished, brother Larry! Here was a man who lived his life a witness to the love of God for all mankind, without pretense,with a childlike sincerity, but with his...
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Paula Derby
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Feb 27, 2008
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You taught me how to die
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Dear family, I enjoyed Larry's music immensely and he was always my favorite Christian musician. I learned to play and sing most of his songs. But after reading Charles' letter on larry's last days, the best thing Larry taught me was how to die. God Bless you all and you are in my prayers.
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Rollin Sloan
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Feb 27, 2008
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a friend
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It's certainly hard to say goodbye to friends. Time just simply passes too quickly (from our earthly perspective)--and we only pass this way once. Larry left an indelible mark on many lives--I can still see him as he was when we once met outside Capital Records many suns ago. Thanks, Lord, for the time...
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Fred
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Thanks for the memories in England
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I met Larry in England in the early seventies. Larry had just played to a "sold out" crowd at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Our local Christian bookstore - in Folkestone, Kent - booked the town hall for a concert and Larry showed up ready to rock. Problem was,the bookstore didn't know how t...
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Derek Maul: Tampa
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Feb 27, 2008
by Derek Maul: Tampa
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Larry and his music
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To the family of Larry my deepest sympathies. I hope it is comforting to know the impact he made during his life. As a new believer Larry was the first Christian music artist I had ever heard. Music was a huge part of my life and the day I heard Larry music took on a new meaning, direction and purpose. From th...
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Mike
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Thank You Larry...
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Larry's impact on my life was incredible!
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John Grafton
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Feb 27, 2008
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The passing of a true pioneer
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I followed Larry's song-writing and recording output for many years - from the time I was a teenager, in fact. I now lead a Christian mission across Europe which is, among other things, heavily involved with media. Years ago, when I was leading Youth Alive Australia in my homeland, I had breakfast wit...
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Mal Fletcher - London
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Feb 27, 2008
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A Man of God, a prophet
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It is with sorrow for the loss of a legend both in my life and the Church losing Larry, a bold prophet, who purposed in his music the breaking thru of RELIGION and introduced God Inspired Music, allowing a Man of God to Sing The Truth, allowing us as listeners to become free of the bondage of being a P...
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larry was used in my life
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I saw Thief in the Night, and I remember and sang over and over I wish we'd all been ready, to strengthen myself in my faith. I came to Christ in 1972 and met the wife of my youth and married in 1974. We went to the mission field, raised 2 beautiful daughters, planted a church in Africa along with our partn...
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john mikitson
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Feb 27, 2008
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He made being a Christian an act of rebellion for me..YAY!
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As a teenager when I was trying to break away from my parents I went to several Larry concerts. WoW! New life for me! I could rebel against my parents (& the stogginess of the church) without rebelling against God. (Actually my parents secretly liked Larry too but they weren't letting me know that...
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Anne in Sydney
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Feb 27, 2008
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Strong love, strange peace
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I could literally write for days about this man who meant so much to so many of us. I'll just say that he was without question one of the greatest, most influential voices to ever speak into my life. I'm so glad that he was willing to share with us the amazing Gift that God shared with him. And now he's final...
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Scott Bachmann
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Feb 27, 2008
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In Another Land...
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I rejoice looking forward to the day when we stand before the Lord, and an accounting is taken of how many lives were impacted and cemented to a commitment to Our Lord Jesus by the life and ministry of Larry. He will finally know on that wonderful day how broad and significant his life's work was, and how...
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Nate Clark in NH
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Feb 27, 2008
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Rest in peace, Larry Norman
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Hearing of Larry's passing was a shock. I have been a fan for a long time; especially of the way Larry broke through barriers, clearing the path for many artists to follow. We spoke in the early and late 90's and it always struck me how much he had had to deal with in his life. Going against the odds, against...
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Leon van Steensel (NL)
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Feb 27, 2008
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Let your spirit touch the sky
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Larry Norman has been the lifelong companion to me and many of my friends along our pilgrim's journey. His music--but much more significantly, his life of faithful devotion to Jesus--has been a help and encouragement to me the extent of which only eternity will reveal. My deepest condolences to M...
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Stephen Swallow
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Feb 27, 2008
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larry
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dear family, These must be very hard times for you and I want to wish you al the comfort of God you'll need. Larry has ment a lot to me, when in my younger years when I had just become a christian. I saw him during serveral concerts in the Netherlands and God touched through Larry. It was great to visit his con...
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Anonymous
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Feb 27, 2008
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Thank you
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anointed of God, to bring truth to deaf ears...and to challenge hard hearts.. the music of Larry's is still some of my favorite... 30 years on. Be comforted family for he is in a wonderful place and our father will cover you with his tender mercies. Leslie in Australia
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Anonymous
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Feb 27, 2008
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All the way home
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Second only to my heavenly father, Larry has been the single most influential person in my life. I feel like my closest friend has died. His music and words have been a lamp unto my feet and have helped me find my way home. During the years I wandered from God's path, I never stopped playing Larry's son...
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Warrick Simmons
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Feb 27, 2008
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Sincere condolences to Larry's family and friends
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It is with great sadness that I learned of Larry's death. I have been to most of his concerts in Northern Ireland since the 70's. His music and words were unique and inspirational and he had a special gift of reaching out to everyone, even non-christians. Larry loved performing in Northern Ireland...
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Sharon Muir
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The greatest..
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Thank´s for everything Larry. I hope you knew how much your life journey has inspired people and musicians around the world. And will keep on doing. You always had the gift of speaking truth & honesty from stage and in lyrics. You have always been challenging in your way of life & the corneston...
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Jon Peterson(Attentio, Folk)
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Feb 27, 2008
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music helped me grow
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I am so sorry to hear of Larry's passing but praise God we will hear and see him in heaven one day. Prayers and thoughts to the family. His music meant a lot to me growing up and still does.
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Australia
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Feb 27, 2008
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Thank you to Larry
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I was sad to hear that Larry had passed away but as a Christian it is the begining of eternity and can be a great comfort. I remember being 16 years old and attending one of his concerts in Edmonton, Canada. Larry spoke more than he played and God used him to speak right to my heart. After the concert i wen...
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Louisa
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From Down Under in Australia
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When I became a Christian at 15, Larry's music meant so much to me, I wanted my whole school to hear him. Foolishly I prayed that one day Larry Norman could sing in our High School in Sydney Australia - not likely! AND HE DID! That is one of my earliest answers to prayer. He rocked the school hall like nothin...
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Jonny Beckerleg
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Feb 27, 2008
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Bye Larry
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Dear Family, I too was one of the many youngsters Larry made time for. It is good to hear that he died in the company of his family and friends. If anyone earned that privilege, it was surely him. Lorne
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Lorne, Ireland
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And to love is such an art
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Larry thanks for insipiring and encouraging me to follow Jesus..your wit,humour insight and sincerity spoke volumes to me. Still have the demo disc you produced..will play it again and remember you. Sincerest love and peace from Christ to the Norman family and friends. May the words of Billy Graha...
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Richard Williamson-new zealand
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Feb 27, 2008
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see you in heaven
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without love you aint nothing without love thank you
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no greater joy
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to be w/ Jesus, to know family still walking in the truth (2 John 4 ). That has to be Larrys' heart. And all in glory to God! What a true encourager over the years to the young, the culture, and even still now, the old--me : ) prayers to Larry's family, comfort abounding. love, john & l...
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John & Laurie
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