Francis X. Norton
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SentinelTomb Relief
Highest Military Rank
SP3Tomb Dates
Jan 1957 - Mar 1957Society Membership
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Norton, Francis X. "Sonny" Of Charlestown, Jan. 26th. Beloved husband of Cheryl M. Aucoin-Norton. Devoted father of Mark Norton and his wife Julie of Melrose, Gregg Norton of Wilmington and the late Keith Norton. Brother of Mary Carroll and her husband Jack of Danvers and the late Claire Healy. Grandfather of Francis X. II, Patrick, Taylor and Anna Norton. Visiting hours in the John H. Sawyer Funeral Home, 329 Bunker Hill Street, CHARLESTOWN Friday Feb. 4 from 4-8pm. Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church,55Warren St., Charles-town, Saturday Feb. 5 at 11 o'clock. Interment Monday, Feb. 7 at 11AM in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. Relatives and friends invited. Late Veteran, US Army. In lieu of flowers remembrances in Frank's name may be made to Circle of Caring at Hospice of the Good Shepherd, 2042 Beacon St., Newton, Ma. 02468. Parking area opposite Funeral Home. Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 29 to Feb. 4, 2011.
Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, MA, Section 41, SITE 416
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What is it like to guard in bad weather?
The Sentinels at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier are completely dedicated to their duty of guarding the Tomb. In fact, line eight of our Sentinel's Creed refers to the "discomfort of the elements". Because of their dedication, the weather does not bother them. In fact, it is considered an honor to walk the mat during inclement weather. It gets cold, it gets hot and the mission continues as it has unbroken since 1937.
