Taken from the original online Condolence book.
Kim Ritchie
Wednesday, 11. May 2005 13:53
Through my tears of sorrow, I can't begin to express what you
meant to me Paulie, I would give anything for you to be with us
still.
Forever in my heart dear brother- Love always Kim
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Toby Guy
Location: Melbourne
Wednesday, 11. May 2005 13:54 IP:
Missing you already mate
Love Toby
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Sasha McQuaid
Wednesday, 11. May 2005 13:54
I am extremely saddened by the news that Paul has left our world.
I pass on my sincere thoughts and sympathy to all family and friends.
I'm grateful that i had the pleasure of spending time with Paul,
Fiona, family and friends in happier times. xoxo
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Liza McQuaid
Wednesday, 11. May 2005 13:55
Dear Fiona, Kimmy, Olive and Alan, Tony, Greg and all family and
friends.
It just feels so wrong to think Paul will not be continung to
follow his dreams - what a horrible, horrible thing to have happened.
My love to you all and please take care of each other during
this god awful time.
Liza xoxoxo
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Matthew May
Wednesday, 11. May 2005 13:55
My heartfelt condolences to you all at this most difficult time.
A horrid turn of events that simply doesn't befit a man of such
kindness, consideration and good cheer.
I wish you all my love - to those I have met, and those I have
not; you, and Paul's memory, are in my thoughts.
Fondest wishes
Matthew
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Jeff Ritchie
Location: Sydney
Wednesday, 11. May 2005 13:56
Words can't express the loss l feel at Paul no longer being with
us. It was a pleasure and an honour to have known him.
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Annette
Location: Melbourne
Wednesday, 11. May 2005 13:57
Dear Olive,Allan,Kim,Greg,
Tony and families
Please know that I am thinking of you at this sad time.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love Annette and family
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Hayley & Steve Nelson
Location: Wollstonecraft, Sydney, AU
Wednesday, 11. May 2005 16:45
On behalf of my husband and myself we send out so much love and
support to Kim, Jeff, Robbie, Kim's mum, brothers and especially
to Fiona.
There are not enough words to say to express how sorry we are
for you all at this time.
Paul is and always will be an enmatic soul who no one will ever
forget.
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17barber
Location: Mackay, Queensland
Wednesday, 11. May 2005 17:41
Hi Kim, just wanted you to know I am thinking of you and your
family at this very sad time. Jenny :-(
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Teddy68
Location: Mornington Peninsula, Victoria
Wednesday, 11. May 2005 19:26
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. My prayers and thoughts
with you all.
Nina
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Martin Wallace
Location: England
Wednesday, 11. May 2005 21:10
Kim, Jeff and the rest of the family.
My thoughts and my love extend to you throughout this sad time.
Look after yourselves and each other and reflect on the beauty
your brother brought to your lives.
Love Martin.
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Gravyboy
Location: Manchester (UK)
Wednesday, 11. May 2005 21:19
Hugs n things to you all...
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Baz - aka Great White
Location: Frogland
Wednesday, 11. May 2005 22:31
My condolences to the families.....May his god be with him on
his future flight path...
Gros bisous et surtout restez fort....
Baz XXX
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Pete Cotton
Location: Canada
Wednesday, 11. May 2005 23:15
Mere words cannot lesson your tragic loss, but know that we are
all thinking of you at this time, and that Paul was obviously
loved by those around him, and I know there is no greater pleasure
in life than that.
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Toshiesbabe
Location: Sydney
Thursday, 12. May 2005 06:23
My deepest sympathy to Fiona and all of your family.
My prayers and thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.
Di
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Marie Lucas
Location: sydney
Thursday, 12. May 2005 06:33
Dear Fiona and the Norris family, I am so sorry. My thoughts
are with you all.
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Karen C º¿º
Location: Melbourne
Thursday, 12. May 2005 10:12
My thoughts and sympathy to the whole family during this very
sad time. He now has a new set of wings to take care of you all
from above.
Karen
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Alex and Belinda
Thursday, 12. May 2005 15:08
We're both very sad to hear this tragic news. Although we hadn't
seen Paul and Fi for a while, we knew we could always pick up
wherever we left off. He was just that sort of person.
We send our love and deepest sympathy to all who will miss him.
We sure will....
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Stuart (bb)
Thursday, 12. May 2005 18:41
Kimbo, I remember how proud you always were of your brother on
MJs.
I know that this must be such a difficult time for all the family
and friends and I send all of you kind wishes and condolences.
ps Please do not let Jello write the epitaph with his spelling
:-)
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Gus43
Location: Melbourne
Thursday, 12. May 2005 18:47
My sincerest condolences to all the Norris family & friends.
You are in everybody's thought in this your darkest moments.
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Hutch
Location:Perth WA
Thursday, 12. May 2005 20:04
To Kim, Jeff, Robbie and the rest of kim's family my most sincere
condolences. I know the loss can never be recovered except in
the memories of him and in the hearts of the ones who loved him.
It is at these times families become the most important. May life
bless you all.
Love use alls *hugs*
Justin
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Greg Norris
Location: Sydney
Friday, 13. May 2005 09:02
pppffer
I think the photo that kim has posted of you, is the exact memory
that i will always have of you,happy,kind, passionate and driven.
Attributes that i am proud to remember you for.I cant beleive
that you are gone, and i am pleased that our son Christopher Paul
will always carry your name, as a constant reminder to us of you.
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Katie Barr and Family
Location: Mojave Desert, CA
Friday, 13. May 2005 09:12
The extreme sadness and sense of loss from those who knew you
best and loved you tells me that the world has lost one of our
best, Paul.
Our condolences though not enough are heartfelt.
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Jeni Norris
Location:Tanilba Bay
Friday, 13. May 2005 10:03
To dear Alan, Olive, Tony, Greg, Kim & families, Words cannot
express... Please know that we all grieve with you & send
our heartfelt love to you all at this time. Love always, Jeni.
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James & Victoria Cannon (Holmes)
Location:Wahroonga - Sydney
Friday, 13. May 2005 12:33
We were both saddened by the news of the loss of our friend Paul.
We shared many of life's experiences and adventures. Will always
remember the good times.
Love from James and Victoria Cannon (Holmes)
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Val
Location: Melbourne
Friday, 13. May 2005 17:31
Deepest sympathy to the whole family for your tragic untimely
loss. Paul can now fly free eternally.
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chris norris
Location: sydney, nsw
Friday, 13. May 2005 19:27
paul norris was a great uncle and is much missed i am proud to
be named christopher paul, i think everyone who reads this would
a agree that paul was a great man and was all ways loved.
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Terri
Location: USA
Friday, 13. May 2005 20:30
My heartfelt condolences to Kim, Jeff & the families in your
time of loss.
Terri
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Melanie
Location: Sydney (Australia)
Saturday, 14. May 2005 16:30
I am really sorry to all of Paul's friends and family and even
tho I didn't know him, from what i have heard he was a great man
and will be missed greatly. My heart goes to you all.
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Elaine Whillier
Saturday, 14. May 2005 16:57
I did not know him, but only his nephew. I do belive from what
i have heard that he was a great man. My deepest sympathy to thoes
who did know him, HUGS!!!!!
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Manusu Family
Location: Greenwich
Saturday, 14. May 2005 16:59
Dear Olive Alan and all the family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Your friends
John Rosemary, Alex and Kate
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Bondian ( aka Ian Rowland )
Location: London, UK
Monday, 16. May 2005 09:57
To Fiona and all the family.
When Jeff announced to us at IBU of this tragic loss, I could
really feel the pain that Kim, Jeff and her family where going
through. In fact, I was probably more shocked than I was when
I heard of my father's death many years ago.
I do not want to be a person who's want to try to say "the
best things", but no words CAN describe the pain and suffering
that I know you're all going through.
In this crazy world of ours with it's uncertainty and constant
turmoil, exiting this world at a grand old age is not alway possible.
I have many members of my family who have passed away at ridiculously
early ages. So we can only assume that they're taken early to
go to a better place. Maybe heaven is a place for young people
like the boys and girls who died unnecessarily in wars, at birth
and car accidents etc.
Before we end our days, we can only make the best of all our
lives, but if God decides to take us early, there's not much we
can do about it.
I'm sure Paul wouldn't want any of his family to be too saddened
by what's happened.
My heartfelt sympathy's to all of you.
All the best,
Cheers,
Ian
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Yvette Duran
Location: New York City
Monday, 16. May 2005 11:19
Sweet Kim and family,
I have been thinking and thinking of the "right" words
to put here and they wouldn't come. There really aren't any. Tonight
I remembered a poem that was read at a dear friends funeral that
I've never forgotten. She too, was taken from this world far too
early.
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Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you wake in the morning hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there, I did not die.
Mary Frye (1932)
RIP Paul
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Bob Gilchrist
Location: Sydney
Monday, 16. May 2005 12:32
A tragic loss of such a young man with such huge potential. At
least I had the pleasure to make the acquaintance of his brother-in-law!
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Diane
Location: Presently in China
Tuesday, 17. May 2005 22:59
To Kimmy and family,
I just wanted to send my condolences and let you know that my
thoughts are with you all. I was shattered to hear about ypour
loss and send all my love.
Diane -xox-
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Greg Norris
Location: sydney
Wednesday, 18. May 2005 10:24
many thanks to my sister kim,from all her family, for the great
work on this website, and the supurb gallery of shots of paul,his
work and love.
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Mack Gridley
Location: Sydney
Wednesday, 18. May 2005 10:25
To Fiona and all the family,
Our Paths crossed many times at Bankstown and Paul actually conducted
one of the "advanced flying" post licence seminars which
I attended.
He was always pleasant and professional but also very funny.
When Paul came into the room it was like the sun coming out.
I have lost a good friend, and my heart goes out to all of you.
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Sam(mumble)
Wednesday, 18. May 2005 17:16
I did not no him but my heart goes to all the people who suffered
his passing :-(
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Chris Parkes
Location: Sydney
Wednesday, 18. May 2005 17:27
Paul was an instructor on my PPL ground school. A gentleman,
with a keen sense of humour, he impressed me as being a prime
example of everything an aspiring aviator should be.
Sincerest condolences
Chris Parkes
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Rick
Location: Netherlands
Friday, 20. May 2005 15:14
Sympathy to Kim and her family
RD
13dots.com
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Michael White
Location:Sydney
Sunday, 22. May 2005 17:16
Kim, Fiona and the rest of the Noriss family, my deepest sympathy
for you all. I had the pleasure of being Paul's first Flying Instructor,
and more recently for some advanced Flying Training. Paul was
one of the most happy, honest and likeable person I have ever
met. I am richer for having known him and the world is poorer
for his loss. Please know that our thoughts are with you all and
Paul is still flying high in our minds.
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Michael White
Sunday, 22. May 2005 17:18
Please forgive my typo (Paul would understand) I have just returned
from Los Angeles.....my thoughts are with you.
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Kieran
Location: Sydney
Sunday, 22. May 2005 18:07
To Captain Norrie, my best friend,
I know you can read this mate.
I wish I could have told you how much you meant to me. You were
like an older brother to me. You took me under your wing and helped
me so much. Words can't describe how much I will miss you. You
could always make me laugh no matter what the situation. What
hurts so much is we won't get to share the big moments in our
lives again, like getting into an airline or me marrying the girl
of my dreams. I promise I will get there and I will do it for
you; for the both of us.
Thinking of you though only brings back great memories, mostly
funny ones.
Like the time when we run amock down in merimbula for our Instrument
rating renewals, or the byron bay flyaway.
Those sunday evening flights together in the twin. The excitement
of doing our twin training together, and our sheer love of flying.
We were so different but at the same time so alike.
Those nights at your place when you would cook up a storm, and
we would drink and talk about flying until the early hours of
the morning.
My happiest memory though was pearl beach. Didn't we drink the
house down! I have never seen you so happy and those were some
of the best times of my life.
I was so proud when you got into aerotropics, I wish I could have
been there with you. Those times we talked on the phone thousands
of kilometres apart, you were so excited about flying, but missing
fiona greatly. I promise I will look out for her.
The last time I saw you, you remember, the night before you left
for cairns, I said to you that I hated goodbye's. You said that
this is not goodbye but just see you later. I still believe that.
I have a few things to do first, but keep the beer on ice and
those BBQ tongs at the ready, because i know we will meet again.
When i'm up amongst the clouds, my thoughts will turn to you paul,
a great man, a great comedian, a great aviator, and most of all,
a great friend.
LOVE KIERAN.
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James Ryder
Location: Sydney
Sunday, 22. May 2005 19:31
Although I only knew Paul for a short time, he made a big impact
on my life. Every memory I have of Norrie brings a smile to my
face. It was a pleasure knowing and working with him. I'll miss
you Norrie.
To Fiona and all of Pauls family, my deepest sympathies go out
to you.
James Ryder
Friend and Colleague
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Tony Norris
Location: Broken Hill
Monday, 23. May 2005 08:14
Paul first came flying with me when he was about 7 years old,
in an old C172 at Schofields Aerodrome in Sydney, we both loved
it so much, a sunny sunday afternoon, the first of so very,very
many.We flew a Bonanza to the Avalon Airshow in 1997 with my 2
sons Dan and Jack, we camped at Moruya Airport and played football
on the beach,the boys loved being with their uncle Paul, I know
the feeling was entirely mutual.Comming back took 3 days because
of low cloud and rain, we camped at Malacoota and Moruya again,
sitting in the tent staring out at the rain and laughing, happy
to just be able to see that beautiful Bonanza parked a few meters
away. The whole trip cost a fortune and took way longer than driving
would have, but that wasn't the point,we were aviators and would
not have had it any other way. Paul's love of flying developed
into a full blown passion, and in typical Paul style he was giving
it 110%, his progress through his PPL, CPL, Command Instrument
Rating, Instructor Rating and Airline Transport Licence Theory
an absolute testiment to his extraordinary ability to have a vision
and know exactly how to get it.
Paul loved his work in the Torres Straight, he was a Captain,flying
up to 10 Airline Sectors a day, he was very much on his way.Paul
would have gone on to Command a big Jet, he definately had what
it takes.
I will miss you every day of my life Paul, godspeed and happy
landings my beautiful brother.
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PeterMac (gouger)
Location: down an opal hole
Monday, 23. May 2005 11:05
Really sorry that this had to happen to such a well loved man.
to his family
may the longtime sun
shine upon you
all love
surround you
may the pure light
within you
guide your way on.
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Martin Burgess
Monday, 23. May 2005 12:28
I knew Paul through his flying training at Basair and had the
pleasure of sending him on his first solo flight several years
ago.
The warm and joyous smile that greeted me on return from that
flight - that same smile captured in many great photos on this
web site, is how I will always remember him.
To Paul's family and friends, my deepest sympathies to you all.
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Tim and AJ
Location: Cronulla
Wednesday, 25. May 2005 10:59
Captain Norrie,
Flying, working and socialising with you was a laugh a minute.
You had this amazing way of making passengers, students and fellow
pilots feel completely at ease in an aeroplane. A real professional.
Thankyou for the great times and memories. "Bombs away over
Pelican" and "Michael the car salesman" were some
of your best work. You were a great man, a gifted pilot and a
true friend. We will never forget you mate.
To Fi, your unequivocal support helped Norrie get as far as he
did and overcome many hurdles in his journey through avaition.
He was forever grateful of you and loved you very much.
To Tony and all of Paul's flying friends, let Norrie's passion
for flying live on in all of us everyday we are up there.
To The rest of Paul's family and friends our most sincere condolences.
Tim and AJ.
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Phil Mckenzie
Location: West Australia
Sunday, 29. May 2005 17:37
In deepest sympathy for our D.F.
Phil
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Leonie Hope
Location: Belmore NSW
Sunday, 29. May 2005 18:01
Dear Kim, Jeff & my little mate Robbie,
What a wonderful person your Paul must have been! No doubt he's
continuing that role in a better place, but taking the time to
watch over you and all of those that will miss him.
Love and hugs, Leonie xox
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Kellie Watts
Location: London
Tuesday, 31. May 2005 20:43
Paul,
I was absolutely devistated to hear the news. You were an awesome
fella, and when ever I look back at my Basair days I can't help
but think of your smiling face and your impersonations and smile.
You were loved by all and will be truely missed.
Fi,
My deepest sympathy is with you at this time, you are in my thoughts.
I am sorry I cannot be there to say goodbye.
Love Kellie
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Ron Bertram
Location: Sydney
Tuesday, 31. May 2005 21:21
Paul
You have touched the lives of many of us; your passion for life
and aviation had no bounds. Along with many others I will always
remember the good times and still find it difficult to say goodbye.
GIDDY UP mate.
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Domenic Rositano
Location: Sydney
Tuesday, 31. May 2005 21:25
To Fiona and all of Pauls family and friends,
My deepest condolences and sympathy go to you all. It was an
absolute honour to have known Paul - as a friend and as a fellow
work colleague. His friendly demeanour and personality meant that
he was able to get on with everyone, and that is what everyone
loved. A wonderful sense of humour that always put a smile on
your face. I know that he is still up there flying amongst the
clouds with us all, doing what he always loved.
Mate, you will be missed by all of us, but I'm sure we'll be
able to catch up again one day.
Domenic Rositano
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Mike Holliday
Location: Sydney
Wednesday, 1. June 2005 08:36
To Fiona, Tony and the rest of the Norris family, my thoughts
are very much with you at the moment even though we have never
met. Paul spoke of Fiona and Tony often.
Towards the later stages of my flight training on a late afternoon
Harbour Bridge flight we tracked back to Bankstown via Ryde Bridge
(after getting clearance of course). Paul pointed to his house
and said "wonder what Fiona is up to today"...he sighed
happily, looked around at me with that huge smile of his and continued,
"what a beautiful day, isn't it great to be up here on a
day like this?" I agreed.
This sort of thing was Paul all over. He was a guy who obviously
loved his family very much and was a source of good humour, warm
feelings and laughter even when things got tough.
It was all postive with Paul. You always knew you had done well
on flight with him. When you stuffed something up he was critical
but never cruel or sarcastic. He always had something positive
to add about how to do better and often a funny story about how
he had done exactly the same thing when he was training.
He was just a good hearted, friendly fun guy and it is no wonder
people were drawn to him.
He loved being in the air and was an absolute joy to fly with.
His passion for flying and dedication to the task at hand was
an inspiration. I only knew Paul for a short time while finishing
my PPL but I did count him as a friend. After finishing my PPL
we kept in touch and was hoping to catch up with him when he returned
to Sydney. It was not to be.
Paul, wherever you are we will all miss you.
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Kathleen Watts
Location: Sydney
Wednesday, 1. June 2005 11:52
Paul,
I greatly enjoyed the years i worked with you. Your were a great
pilot, good friend, extremely funny, and easy to talk to. You
made all of us better pilots and better people. You will be missed.
Fi and Tony my sympathy and love.
Kath
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Bob Pryke
Location: Sydney
Saturday, 4. June 2005 08:14
To Pauls's loved ones,
I've only flown with Paul once but found him to be an excellent
pilot, tolerant of my lesser talents and full of enthusiasm for
ideas and life. His early death is a tragedy for all but I am
sure he will enjoying a new advanced flying school and will be
ready to provide instruction should we need it. Everyone who knew
him is the better for it and should be very proud of his achievements
and his brief but meaningful life. ;-)
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Theo Lymberis
Location: Sydney
Monday, 6. June 2005 08:26
Paul only worked for us for a short time however he made a large
impact on us. He was a very hardworking, enthusiastic and as everyone
knows extremely funny. He always gave 100% in everything he did.
We are deeply saddened by tragic loss of a great human being.
From Theo, Michael and all the team at Sydney Aviation College.
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Frank & Aya
Location: Gold Coast
Monday, 6. June 2005 14:00
Paul, a collegue, partner and dear friend.
Your zest for life was infectious; your love of a joke lightened
our lives; your dedication to your goals admirable.
You saw your dreams, chased them and caught every one.
You've been an inspiration to us both and live on in our hearts
and memories.
Rest in peace old friend
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Susan & Alan
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Tuesday, 7. June 2005 06:32
To Fiona, Olive, Alan, Tony, Greg and Kim
We still can't quite believe this tragedy that has happened.
We had the best time on holiday in March with all the family but
the icing on the cake was meeting Paul up in Cairns, as this was
an unexpected bonus, due to weather conditions. As can be seen
from some of the photos on this site, we enjoyed eath others'
company.
Paul was so full of enthusiasm for life and one of the most genuine
blokes you could hope to meet. He was so pleased to see us (he
was only eight years old the last time we met) and we were privileged
to spend two great nights out with him and glad (for once!) that
Alan took so many photos.
Although we are thousands of miles apart, our thoughts will be
very much with you on the 10th. Paul will live on in all our hearts.
With much love, Susan & Alan.
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Ash & Fliss Hill
Location: Brisbane
Tuesday, 7. June 2005 11:57
Fi
Pauly is one of the greats. A terrific bloke that you warm to
within 2 minutes of first meeting him. My enduring memory of him
is us having beers with Marky M. and raucous laughter. He had
the courage to follow his dreams. He loved you, flying planes
and he loved life. His spirit lives on - he will not be forgotten
and I know he is in a better place waiting for us to catch up!
I was fortunate to know him for that short time. Our prayers and
thoughts go out to you and his family.
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Greg Leversha
Location: Picnic Point NSW
Tuesday, 7. June 2005 20:51
A couple of days after Christmas in 2003 I walked into Basair
at Bankstown airport for my first flying lesson. Behind the counter
was a smiling Paul Norris. He became my instructor and took me
through to my first solo, thence GFPT. I flew with him almost
every week until he left Basair in November 2004. By this time
we were well into my PPL training.
Paul, you were patient and kind. An all round nice guy who loved
life and flying. Whilst I didn’t know you as well as a lot
of other people, I had spent enough time with you to get to know
a little bit about you. I was immensely saddened when I read your
name on the list of those who were on that fateful flight.
Farewell Norrie, you are now soaring to heights we can only imagine.
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peet
Location: Norway
Thursday, 9. June 2005 07:51
My condolences.
-peet
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Greg Gwen William and Chris
Location: Sydney
Saturday, 11. June 2005 11:30
I am writing this entry into Pauls guestbook, to thank Fiona
Lisa David Peter, and Tony for the stunning farewell that they
organized for Paul at Camden Airfeild, 10 th June 05.
Through out the service the speakers shared their love for Paul,
with us all, and left no doubt that not only have we lost a great
pilot, but also a great person,who made our lives richer and happier,
for the times we had together.
we will miss you always .
Greg Gwen Will & Chris
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Stephen Elliott-Perfrement
Monday, 4. July 2005 19:39
I had the pleasure to fly with Paul at Basair, both as his instructor
during his CPL, Instrument and Instructor ratings; then later
as his work colleague.
The thing I liked most about Paul was his endless good nature
and good humour. There was never any doubt as to his commitment
and his professionalism, and he brought a great deal of maturity
and life experience to his work.
I have met his brother Tony, wife Fiona and rest of his family
in passing only. I wish you all the best in this difficult time.
Unfortunately I was unable to make it to his memorial service.
My tribute was flying under the stars at 33000ft between Singapore
and London.
Paul's passing is a tragedy. We have all been touched by his
presence. He will live on forever in our memories.
I looked forward to flying with Paul again some time. The thing
I regret the most is that I will not get that chance. ;-(
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Dayne
Location: Armidale
Monday, 4. July 2005 20:22
A terrible shame. I remember Pauls big smile and even bigger
laugh. It was a real shock to see his face on the tv.
My thoughts go out to his family and friends.
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Matt Bates
Location: Sydney
Monday, 11. July 2005 17:11
To all of Paul's family and friends,
I met Paul as a result of my desire to learn to fly. After calling
up Basair to organise lessons I was paired up with 'Norrie' and
so my journey to my pilot's licence began.
From the moment I met Paul I found it hard to do anything but
have fun while I was around him. His sense of humour and bright
personality was infectious that way. Even when he was correcting
something I did wrong he managed to turn it around into a positive
a second later.
A comment that will always stick with me for the rest of my life
was one morning flying out into the training area at Bankstown
on a bright sunny cloudless day with endless vis and Paul turned
and said to me "With a view like this from the window who
wouldnt want to be a pilot"
Fiona and all the rest of Paul's family my heart is with you,
yours is truly an incredible loss.
Matt Bates
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