Nov12
Norm Griffin – Passes Away
on November 12th, 2010Posted In: .All The Very Latest News, - Australian news
Norm Griffin affectionately known as “Stormin Normin” has sadly passed away whilst surrounded by his devoted family at approximately 5.40pm on Friday 12th November 2010.
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Norman Alfred Griffin
I first remember watching in awe, Norm driving his beautiful “Louise J” boat at the Italy worlds in the 80′s. Then being amazed that he would come and talk to us kids after the race.
Lots of memorable moments afterwards of such a lovely man.
Our thoughts are with his dear family.
Rest in peach Norm.
Robbie, Gabi & Tommy
An absolute legend in Australian Waterski racing.
Sad day
We’ve banted between each other and have done many years of racing together……
You gave me the name Ripples and it stuck
We have sat at Maccas at Rouse hill a few times and had coffee, a muffin and just chattered…..
So many great memories!!!
You had photos, from years ago,in your wallet that you would show everywhere
I will miss you mate
Such a sad day for June and the rest of the family. My condolensces! What a bloody great bloke and good reason to remember the good things in life. He was a wonderful inspiration to many young people within the sport of ski racing. Not just for his racing but his positive and infectious ways. You’ll be sorely missed for sure Norm, but I can’t help but feel a wonderful sense of celebration for your life.
I have many great memories of Norm up at Region V, series days, state titles, nationals and the list goes on. Norm Griffin was the heart of water ski racing and a tremendous human being, may you rest in peace.
We will miss you “Stormin Normin”
Norm Griffin,
The man that introduced me to water skiing.
Our world title trip to Italy and meeting Enzo Ferrari. Our time in Taree hospital waiting for June to come and drive us home. Travelling to Perth for the nationals. And all the trips to Region V. The memories go on and on.
So many memories of someone I respected so much.
Rest in peace.
Errol & Jan Thurgar
Stormin’ Norman, The Leader of the Pack. I knew Norm for 50 years and he provided the inspiration to ski faster and harder, mainly to catch him!
Family, friends and rivals will miss you.
You won the race again Norm. See you up there.
Our love and thoughts are with June & the family.
Terry & Sheila Bennett
Spent many days racing at events that Norm and the “Louise J” team were at. Over the years we actually also skied many of the same skiers.
Had lots of fun conversations along with discussions on how to make ski racing better.
A great bloke who will be sadly missed by many.
Stormy Norm, we had the pleasure of meeting him many years ago at the Worlds in Italy.
always straight forward, indeed a legend in Ski Racing. He will be remembered.
Our sincere condolances to June & the family
Vera & Cois Van den Bossche
Belgium
World Waterskiing has lost one of the greatest Competitors the Sport enjoyed.
BWSF Members who had the great pleasure of knowing you, will salute your memory Norm!
The Coe ‘Clan’ mourn your passing on (to drive Louise in Heaven, no doubt).
Condolences to June & Family.
Malc.Coe