[meteorite-list] O. Richard Norton

[David Pensenstadler]

Dear Dorothy and family:

My deepest condolences on your loss.  To my knowledge Richard was one of the most respected people in the meteorite community.

Even though I met him only once, I feel that I knew him personally.  A number of years ago, I invited him to speak at our Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh monthly meeting.  He gratiously accepted and gave a very interesting talk on meteorites. Spending the evening with him was wonderful experience. I will treasure the signed copy of "Rocks from Space" that he presented to me at that meeting.

I miss his Centerpiece column in METEORITE Magazine, and I will now miss him.

Again, my deepest sympathy to you and his family.

Dave Pensenstadler