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Tragic loss touches ROTC
By Nick Hanson
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Thursday, April 10, 2003
Media Credit: Jason Risberg
Dana Norberg, center, remembers her husband 2nd Lt. Jeremy Norberg Monday afternoon at Oak Hills Cemetery in Sartell. Jeremy died as a result of injuries sustained from a car accident last Thursday morning.
Death often comes at unexpected times. The case couldn't ring more true for SCSU student Jeremy Norberg.
Last Thursday morning, 27-year-old Jeremy Norberg's life abruptly ended in an automobile accident after hitting an icy patch on a road near Albany.
Norberg's active involvement in the military made his unpredictable death even more ironic. His Monday funeral and burial were fashioned in military style. Attendance was filled with over 100 of his fellow soldiers. Also in attendance were his wife of eight months, Dana, and their three-year-old son, Noah.
"His evaluation said he was the number one cadet relied upon by other's," Lt. Col. Bob Pederson, Professor of Military Science said. Pederson served as Norberg's mentor and teacher in the ROTC program.
"Everyone will remember his smile, every single picture of him shows that happy smile," he said. "Whenever they envision Jeremy that's how they'll remember how he looks."
Governor Pawlenty promoted Norberg to second lieutenant after death. "It was very important for his family," Pederson said. "It brought joy to see the award, medal and the promotion to second lieutenant."
Norberg's roles in life were vast and varied. Some included: student, parent, spouse, athlete and soldier.
"Norberg worked full time, and was an active member and volunteer for the Bethlehem Lutheran Church," Pederson said about his life. He also concentrated as a dedicated weightlifter, and participated selflessly as a member in the ROTC program, he added.
Norberg's military involvement dates back to seven years in active duty and three years in the National Guard. Norberg was near to completing his two-year ROTC program.
Pederson described Norberg as part of a closely-knit military family. As part of the family, Pederson said they feel obliged to look after his widow.
"Either injured or killed, we take care of their spouses," he said.
To pay homage, the ROTC battalion has opened a fund for Norberg at Integrity Bank Plus in Sartell. Donations are encouraged.
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