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Two Honored For Service To Military, Community
November 1, 2009
Northview High School recently honored two of its military members that are moving on. Both men were recognized for their military and community service.
Sr. Chief Lee Coleman is retiring at the end of this school year after having taught Naval Science at Northview since the school opened in 1996.
Northview Principal Gayle Weaver still remembers the first day she saw Coleman. The campus was still under construction, and Coleman was scheduled for an interview on what turned out to be a very rainy day.
“I can remember him coming across all that mud around the construction area. He was wearing his dress whites,” she said. “He did not get mud on him anywhere. I knew then that he was the one.”
Coleman is a graduate of Newbury College in Boston, Mass., and has been teaching for 15 years. He sponsors the armed and unarmed drill teams at Northview, along with the color guard and honor guard.
Northview also honored SFC Bobby Ewing, Jr., a 1997 graduate, for his military service and current role as the school’s U.S. Army recruiter. Ewing will soon leave his post as a recruiter in Pensacola and head to a new assignment overseas.
Ewing and Coleman were both presented with plaques and recognized during halftime of Friday night’s Seniors Honor football game at Northview.
Pictured top: Northview Principal Gayle Weaver presents a plaque to Senior Chief Lee Coleman. Pictured bottom: SFC Bobby Ewing. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
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7 Responses to “Two Honored For Service To Military, Community”
I graduated with Bobby in 97. i just wanted to say thankyou for your service to our great nation. i wish you well with your new post stay safe and remember where you came from. We will be praying for you!!!!!!!
Congratulations Sr. Chief!!!! i was one of your first group of students at Northview. w e will miss you at the opening days at the NWE baseball park. i have been married now for 11yrs and have three kids of my own i want to say thankyou for everything you taught me not just in the class room but in life in general. best wishes from Jarrod Peebles and Family.
Sr.Chief Coleman, I am so thankful that our daughter Jessica decided at the end of her 8th grade year to join the NJROTC program at Northview. I’m thankful that we had the opportunity to get to know and work with you and to also be allowed as parents to participate with the program over the last 3 1/2 years. Our family will deeply miss having you in our daily lives as we have all grown to love and respect you as a leader and as our friend.
We have watch our daughter learn the importance of teamwork and commodery, to have respect for others and herself, how important it is to have & set goals in her life and most of all, she has gained valuable leadership skills that will carry her a long way throughout her life. The happy memories she will take with her from her experiences in your NJROTC unit throughout her high school years is something that no amount of money could ever buy. You have made a difference in her life and ours and for that we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
The instructor who will replace you has some very BIG shoes to fill. May the Lord bless you and your family Sr.Chief and go enjoy those golden years! (smile)
LIVE * LAUGH * LOVE
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SFC Ewing, I finally had the honor of making your acquaintance Friday night. I was impressed by your kindness and concern with everyone’s needs and your willingness to do whatever was in your powers, to meet those needs, no matter if the person was interested in the Army or not. You have a big heart and an open mind and I’m certain that your parents, wife and family are so very proud of the man that you are.
As you go onto the next chapter of your life, your role at Northview as their Army recruiter and as a friend will be greatly missed. May the Lord bless you and your family also SFC Ewing as you travel the world and touch the lives of many others.
Good job gentleman! Thank you for your service! All gave some, some gave all.
God bless you guys
Sr. Chief- I can’t believe you are retiring, it makes me feel old. I remember when you used to help out the band when Chad was there and the Mardi Gras parades in Fairhope. I wish you and your family the best in your future endevours.
SFC Ewing- I know the life of a recruitier is all but hunky-dory. My husband is a Marine Corps recruiter. I wish you the best and God-speed.
Sr. Chief Coleman, I wish you the best of luck. It has been a pleasure to have made your acquaintance. Thanks for your service and dedication to the students at Northview.
SFC Ewing, I haven’t had the pleasure, but I wish you the best as well. Thanks for your service and your efforts at the school.