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John Wood
April 22, 2024
Yes, Professor Norman Moyes could talk to the birds, or the stars up above if called for. But his most essential skill was speaking to young students who were considering a career in journalism, which print was already under fire, if you will, in the late 1980s due to falling readership before the wild west of the internet with no wise door keepers, like Dr. Norman Moyes. So now we have no idea between the veracity of on-line statements and relative truth because there is no one reputable at the door. Also loved music and jazz and played the trumpet to some extent, but just the presence of the instrument in his office gave the gravitas to culture that he readily espoused. A truly great man who gave so much to his students. So much about life, and life is what we all live through in the end, so very ingenious, in a colloquial way. Lovely, lovely man, I truly respect him and shall miss him all of my life. Although he would rather I get on with what I have to do, being some forty or so years younger, and I try, I try, everyday. Lovely photographs also. Quite an eye. Much love, JBW.
Svetlana
April 7, 2024
When my Dad came to visit me from Ukraine, Norman invited him for couple of coffee. They both photografers and writers, so they talk nonstop over five hours and both were happy, joking , smiling.. What is interesting, my Dad do not know single word in English as well as Norman in Russian....
Ray Sousa
April 5, 2024
A dear friend for 45 years, still missed and loved.
Joe Sciacca
February 16, 2024
Norm was so passionate about journalism and that passion was a driving force in the lives of so many of his students and colleagues. The last time we met for coffee, he relished in recalling great newsroom memories. He leaves a wonderful legacy of hard work, innovation and a call to others not only to teach but to learn always. RIP Norm.
Lynley Kozinski
December 14, 2023
Dear Prof Moyes, I was lucky to have you as a professor at BU. You made me realize journalism is my lifelong love. Xoxo
John Wood
April 17, 2021
I would just say Dr. Norman Moyes deserves so much more than a tree. Although trees are great things of the earth that I love, and I have planted several for Dr. Moyes here in upstate NY where I come from. But it's hard to put your finger on a man who gave so much, to so many in the hopes not only of making informed journalists, but better people who had the sensitivity to understand their subjects and to tell their stories with the same introspection that he indeed had. A great loss to humanity, but a great man with a great legacy. So sorry for his loss, but deeply indebted to what he had to share, be it only in the small things of human frailty. He was a mensch, as they say in Yiddish, and I am proud to have known him. May his journey continue to be brave, strong, and wonderful. With much affection, J. Wood.
Gary Wells
November 25, 2020
I met Norman about 10 years ago. I serviced his computer on a regular basis. I would see him about every other month or so and it was usually as much a social visit as a service call. I saw him last just a short while ago. He was showing me some amazing concerts he had found online. He would always have cool stories to tell. Very nice guy. I will miss him. Rest in peace Norman. My condolences to your family and friends.
Karim Rammal
November 23, 2020
Professor Moyes and I became friends when I was his teaching assistant in late 1989/90. We enjoyed exchanging travel stories and would make it a point to treat each other for cocktails and dinner frequently when I was still in Boston. Professor Moyes and Diane attended my wedding back in the late 1990s. We've always kept in touch even though I moved away from Boston. The last time we spoke was July this year and I then sent him my wife Marianne's photography handle on Instagram and said that we both looked forward to seeing him this Christmas in Boston if they virus would allow us. His reply to me on July 26th was: "Karim: Great! Thanks so much for the call and look forward to Christmas--if there is one. Norm"
We will truly miss him. We pray that may his soul rest in eternal peace. He was a kind soul and one who only deserves the best resting place and picture perfect sceneries with brilliant colors... just the way he would always love to capture in his photographs which he would then tell us vivid stories about.
RIP Professor Moyes. Amen.
Ann Brannelly
November 21, 2020
So sorry for Norman's passing. I got to know him this year and had great respect for him. May he rest in peace
Richard Piccarreto
November 20, 2020
This Boston University Professor Emeritus of Journalism -- a mentor to many-- is remembered today with grateful respect. Guests we had in his class included Daniel Ellsberg (The Pentagon Papers) and Bob Guccione Jr. (founder of SPIN). Whether at the State House or aboard a fishing trawler at Fan Pier, Dr. Moyes inspired me to widen my comfort zone as an aspiring reporter. His routine requests for re-writes were initially maddening but his mentorship led to an otherwise unlikely school awards dinner and the Herald's sports desk. His career was most impressive and the professional legacy he leaves extensive. My condolences to his family and other friends.
Svetlana
November 20, 2020
Such a wonderful friend .. Dear Norman.. I will miss you so much.. your were kind, intelligent, talented...
Suyen Michlowitz
November 19, 2020
Dr. Moyes was my professor at BU in the late 80s who became a dear friend and mentor to me. I spoke with him recently - reminiscing of our time in Boston. We shared a love for photography, nature, Dunkin’ Donuts coffee, and a good Châteaubriand. He was a gentle soul with a huge heart. I will miss all his stories and heart-filled laughter.
Rest In Peace, Dr. Moyes. ❤
Sending my sincere sympathy to his family for whom he spoke of with great tenderness and love.
Diane Muhleman Gibbons
November 19, 2020
Such a wonderful family friend .. RIP Norman.. will miss you so much.. Diane Muhleman Gibbons
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