SHELDON J. NORRIS, 2LT, USMC

Sheldon Norris '72 was a "true hulk of a man," according to the Lucky Bag. "Shelly's cheerfulness, sincerely and loyalty are sure to leave an impression as big as the man himself."

On March 27, 1974 he was lost when his TA-4J Skyhawk crashed near Yuma, Arizona while on a training flight. He was posthumously designated a Naval Aviator.

Sheldon was survived by his wife, Suzanne.

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ROBERT P. VESSELY, LCDR, USN

LCDR Robert Vessely '72 was lost in a mid-air collision on August 31, 1983. He "always excelled, whether in the classroom, on the athletic field, or at a party." As a midshipman, he was active in the scuba and skydiving clubs; as an officer, he received the distinguished student award at the Naval Test Pilot School.

He was survived by his wife, daughter, and unborn son.

To Honor!