Below : : Local 935 Pipes and Drums band proud to support Cory at a recent fundraiser held at the Tilted Kilt in the city of Victorville .
Right : A county wide fill the boot fundraiser was held to support Cory and his family during this tough time .
Photo : Terri Nielsen
recovery . Cory is a candidate for clinical trials and other alternative / holistic treatments as well .
Cory ’ s family has been relocated to a hotel near the site of his treatments at City of Hope , where he continues to enjoy the unwavering support of his wife , children and immediate family . As expected , Cory ’ s treatments leave him feeling ill , fatigued and sore ; thus his family and friends have proven invaluable by assisting him with what are normally considered routine daily activities . Cory does enjoy visits from friends and coworkers while he is not undergoing chemotherapy treatments , and he is still capable of solving all of the world ’ s problems with coffee table chat while hearing all of the latest gossip . He loves to get out of his hospital / hotel room for short walks , and he cherishes every moment he has with his wife and kids .
Without a doubt , Cory , his family and the liaisons wish to express their sincere , heartfelt gratitude for the financial , emotional and logistical support that this department ’ s members have offered their family . Through the volunteer efforts of many floor personnel we have raised funds to cover portions of treatment , provide relocation housing and comfort measures to Cory and his loved ones .
This effort is a testament to what can be done when the members of this department band together . In fact , this is the what we hope to provide for all brothers and sisters when they are stricken with an unforeseen crisis . We should learn to take at least a moment out of our own lives to respect our fire service family and to see if there is anything , no matter how small an effort , we can do to aid one another when need arises .
Please also take the time to consider your personal health , whether cancer prevention-related or otherwise . Please evaluate all available supplemental insurances , no matter how young and invincible you feel that you are . Keep accurate exposure records , as you just never know what circumstances may lie ahead .
It should be noted that even as this FIREWIRE issue develops Cory is proving to be a fighter and is writing the books on the treatment of his cancer . Results are still coming , but it appears that the somewhat experimental treatment plan developed for Cory is working . The positive news is that multiple malignant areas in his lungs have shrunk to where they are invisible on a CT scan and other nodules continue to shrink in size . As this issue is going to print Cory ’ s oncologists have said that what was once described as “ too many nodules to count ” may have reduced down to just 4 or 5 nodules . These victories in his war with cancer continue to lend spirit to the Norton Strong movement .
Fight On Cory ! Fight On !
Finally , Cory believes in the value of prayer and is thankful for every such thought and kind gesture sent his way . If you feel inclined to donate to his cause , search “ Fight On Cory Norton ” on any search engine and a link to his fund through the Fire Family Foundation will usually be the first option available .
As always you can contact the liaisons , Captain Darrell Feuerhahn ( 909 ) 353-5229 and Engineer Jeremy Pendergraft ( 310 ) 938-5633 for any questions concerning Cory Norton .
“ LIFE ’ S NOT ABOUT HOW HARD OF A HIT YOU CAN GIVE , IT ’ S ABOUT HOW MANY YOU CAN TAKE AND STILL KEEP MOVING FORWARD ” -SYLVESTER STALLONE ( ROCKY )
Spring 2016 • FIREWIRE 11