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REVIEWS
This is a letter of
recommendation for Mr. Harrison (Sergeant H). I direct and organize
the National Disabled Veteran
Winter Sports Clinic. Now
in its 22nd year it is the largest rehabilitative adaptive skiing event in
the world today. Held
in Snowmass Colorado in April
2007 it attracted over 1200 people of which 370 were disabled veterans.
Mr. Harrison
performed at our opening
ceremony and he was outstanding!
He sang 3 of his own
compositions that are of a military and patriotic nature and totally won
over our audience. While
we have a military type
audience his songs and stage presence would be appropriate for any
function that wishes to
honor our country. Mr.
Harrison was a pleasure to work with plus he had his lovely wife and son
accompany him to our
event. The reason I
mention them is because it was clear to me that not only was he committed
to our participants but
seeing him and his family
together completed the picture of a caring, dedicated individual who in
his own words is
"proud to have serve"
Mr. Harrison is a
compassionate individual with exceptional talents and I have no qualms
whatsoever recommending him
to perform at any event
where you wish to lift the spirits of your audience.
Sincerely,
Sandy Trombetta
Director, National
Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic
Department of Veterans
Affairs VAMC, Grand Junction Colorado
Dear Sergeant Harrison,
I want to express my sincere
gratitude to you for lending so much of yourself to help ensure that we as
a nation take
care of veterans for
generations to come. Your performances were an important part of the
National Symposium for
Needs of Young Veterans.
Your dedication and generosity went a long way in making the Symposium on
October 18th
through the 21st in Chicago an
effective vehicle for reform
Singing the National Anthem and
your own inspirational music, you provided the hard working Symposium
participants
with more than just quality
entertainment. Both of your times on stage gave everyone there a
chance to reflect on just
who we were there- veterans.
The outcome of the Symposium will undoubtedly play a prominent part in
reshaping and
updating the current veterans
benefits system. Your efforts will aid millions of veterans and
their families in the near and
long term- future.
Veterans Serving Veterans,
Thomas C. McGriff
National Commander
Dear Norsia,
On behalf of the Dignity
Memorial Vietnam Wall Experience Steering Committee, thank-you for your
generous support
of the Vietnam Wall Experience
that was on exhibit at Memorial Gardens Cemetery Funeral Home, in Colorado
Springs,
July 1-4, 2005. The
3/4-scale traveling replica touched the lives of over 35,000 people that
weekend, and I am most
grateful for all of the time
that you spent with us. I truly believe that you were the highlight
of our closing ceremony on
July 3rd, and that your
sensitive lyrics and melodic voice helped to heal the hearts of many
Vietnam veterans who were
present to receive their
long-awaited "Welcome Home"
As I watched you sing Say a
Prayer for the Soldiers and From One Soldier Unto Another, I
witnessed how you evoked silent,
and often tearful memories, in
the souls of those present...veteran and non-veterans alike. I wish
you continued
success in your music career,
and hope that one day, we'll all have the privilege of hearing your
songs, your voice,
and your many talents in the
media.
Warmest regards,
Jeanie McIntyre
Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall
Experience Venue Leader
A Great American....Norsia Harrison
Mr. Norsia Harrison
visited the Heidelberg and Mannheim Exchange on 11/12 September 2004.
His performance and
interaction with the
customers was inspiring. His music touched the hearts and souls of
everyone in attendance. I
want to personally thank
him for his support of our troops and for touching each of us with your
inspirational and patriotic
songs. Mr. Harrison
is a great individual and artist, who is definitely in touch with the
military and their families.
I welcome Mr. Harrison
back anytime. I would recommend him for to any AAFES exchange planning
"Welcome Home"
events for
soldiers/airmen and families.
David M. Moring
GM
Heidelberg/Mannheim
Consolidated Exchange
Dear Mr. Harrison
On behalf of the Patients
and Recreation staff, we would like to thank you for coming to the John
Dingill VAMC to
entertain our patients.
Your songs were enjoyed by all. Your interest in our veterans is
greatly appreciated.
Sincerely Yours,
Sung J. Lim
Chief, Physical Medicine
and Rehabilitation
To: Norsia
Harrison
On behalf of the Selfridge Main Store, I want to take this opportunity
to thank-you for your appearance here this holiday
season. It was a
pleasure to see the smiles on the soldiers, airmen and their family's
faces while enjoying your songs of
encouragement.
During this holiday season we had several of our Armed Forces here at
Selfridge deployed, leaving loved
ones behind.
It was really great hearing some of your new songs as well as the
Christmas songs that really put the spirit of Christmas
in all who were there.
I wish you well on your continued efforts to spread encouragement and hope
to our military
communities. Please
feel free to have anyone contact me here at Selfridge if they would like
more information on your
appearance here as I
would gladly recommend you to perform at any of our AAFES facilities
Ken Lowell
Sales & Merchandise MGR
Selfridge Main Store
1073110
Mr. Norsia Harrison gave a very
patriotic Performance at the Veteran Program that Sabin Middle School
presented
yesterday, November 9.
He played to an audience of over 500, mixed in age and in level of
knowledge regarding veterans
and the important role
they play. In spite of that diversity, Mr. Harrison easily held
everyone's attention with his upbeat
music and lyrics that
validated the sacrifices made by veterans and acknowledged the gift of
freedom that they have given
to our country.
Much of the performance kept the students engaged with interactive
activities, yet still managed to keep
the focus on our honored
guests, the active duty military and veterans who attended the event.
Mr. Harrison's attention
to detail and sincere, dedicated manner translated into a more polished
program than we've had in
the past.
Thank you for helping us say thank you to the veterans in our local
community.
Sincerely,
Berry Swenson
Carolyn Smutko
Sabin Middle School,
Principal Talented and Gifted Coordinator
To Whom It May Concern:
Mr. Norsia Harrison provided outstanding support for our special
Memorial Day Concert! The event took place in the courtyard of the
Pentagon and benefited hundreds of people who serve with and for our
military. As you know when a person is cared for and morale is
high, the care extends to help their family too. The community in
the Pentagon was very encouraged from his patriotic music and words!
The Pentagon Chaplains Office respectfully gives our highest
recommendation to Mr. Norsia Harrison for the special program and music
he provided! Please know that we gratefully express our sincere
appreciation to Norsia for helping support our Military. We
sincerely appreciate the help in caring for our troops!
Please call if there are any questions about our recommendation for Mr.
Harrison.
CH (COL) Ralph Benson
For God and Country
Pentagon Chaplain's Office
The United States Air Force Academy
Cadet Chaplains Office hosted a Chaplain's Picnic for 1,300 cadets in basic
training on 1 Aug 2004.
The purpose of this event was to allow these cadets a non-training day of
relaxation and dinner to boost their morale. To
compliment this event, we invited Veteran Soldier, Singer and Songwriter, Norsia Harrison to perform for the cadets
and the training staff of 75 personnel on duty during the picnic.
Mr.
Harrison, performed several of his patriotic songs which
were highly praised by everyone. Each song carried an inspiring
message that was very uplifting and encouraged the hearts and
minds of all who was present.
What I enjoyed most about
Mr. Harrison was his interaction with the cadets. He was truly
incredible! Not only did he motivate them but made many of
them felt proud of their decision to serve and protect our great nation.
In conclusion, Mr. Harrison's performance contributed
tremendously to the success of our Chaplains Picnic. I highly
recommend this great performer to serve at one of your
patriotic services. Please don't hesitate to call me at the United
States Air Force Academy Cadet Chaplain's Office for
more information on this gifted musician.
Warren A. Watties,
Chaplain, Maj, USAF
Director of Programs, USAFA Cadet Chapel
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