Gone But Never Forgotten

Jim "Norton" Rolfe

Vietnam Veteran

New Mexico PGR State Captain

21 November 1954 - 20 May 2008

James (Norton) Rolfe died suddenly early Tuesday morning May 20 2008. He is survived by his wife Sabrah; son Daniel, of Beaver Creek, CO; stepdaughter Stephanie Mueller, of San Diego, CA; stepson Navy Petty Officer Christopher Mueller and family of Oak Harbor, WA; parents James and Delores Rolfe of Genesee, MI; sisters Karen (David) Pool of Albuquerque, NM, Cheryl Rolfe of Genesee, MI, Paula Peterson of MI; brother Kevin (Theresa) Rolfe of Albuquerque, NM; and many nieces and nephews. Jim graduated from Genesee High School class of '72. Jim was a proud 101st Airborne Vietnam Veteran. While in the Army, he attained the rank of SFC while serving as a Drill Sergeant at Fort Benning, GA. Upon his discharge from the Army, he drove a truck for Ludington News, and was an EMT for Kearsley-Genesee Rescue Squad for ten years. Norton worked as a truck driver for Southway Construction Company. He worked prior to this as a truck driver instructor for TVI, a truck driver for Allied, and as a Fleet Safety Director for Premier/Budweiser Distributing Co. He was the New Mexico State Captain for the New Mexico Patriot Guard Riders. He will always be remembered for his smile, and his "Nortonisms," but most of all he will be remembered for his big heart and support for the troops. He was one of many who vowed "Never Again." His legacy will live on through the PGR, and his presence will be felt at every mission.

Rest in Peace, Brother Norton.