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Allison Sitar
July 9, 2023
Very touching to look back on these messages, with lots of time having passed. Thanks to those who left thoughts. My dad was quite intelligent and ambitious. He rose from below humble beginnings to business success. He had high standards, a loud piercing laugh, and a temper. He really did know everything, even before google!
John Kew
July 25, 2016
The most thoughtful person I ever worked for.
Nelson Lundquist
December 29, 2011
Norris was a brilliant engineer and as Chairman of the Board of Hekimian Laboratories he was also widely known for his integrity. Norris was the best employer I ever had. Norris was a very generous person who treated everyone fairly and as a member of his extended family. I learned much working with him. He will be greatly missed and always remembered by those who knew him. My most sincere condolences and prayers go out to the family.
Stephen Birkner
November 30, 2010
The best of all the employers I've ever had the opportunity to work for. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He was a very kind and understanding person. It was a real privilege working for him. Although he may be gone, he will never be forgotten.
Teri Blandon
August 18, 2010
The entries in this Guest Book are moving testaments to Dr. Hekimian's personal and professional generosity. He gave so much of his time and resources to so many people, both personally and through the Phase Foundation, which he and his family established to make our community a better place. While he will be greatly missed, I hope it is of some comfort to his family to know that his kindness and giving spirit will live on in the good works of the Foundation. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dion Carvounis
June 21, 2010
I started with HLI when the company was in a garage on Stonestreet Ave. I was just out of school and was fortunate and proud to have known Dr. Hekimian and the entire team that he led. My prayers are with his family.
Joe Mitchell
June 19, 2010
Norris was my mentor in Page Communications' Wisconsin Avenue R & D Lab many years ago. He was a brilliant engineer, a world-class teacher and the best boss ever. I will surely miss seeing him at the Page Reunions and will always cherish the memories of my too-brief association with him. I'm greatly saddened by his loss and my deepest condolences go out to his family.
Joseph Murtha
June 19, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with Norris and the Family. He was a man of integrity in business, engineering, and his personal life. He demanded much but gave much. He checked your work and expected you to check his work - witnessed and understood. I learnned much from Norris, not all of it engineering. I remember the softball games and ping-pong in the basement of his home. It was an honor and a privledge to work at his side.
Joseph and Brenda Murtha - First to receive a "Baby Bonus".
Norris Hekimian
June 18, 2010
Mary Royal
June 17, 2010
I was truly saddened to hear about the death of Dr. Hekimian.
May you find comfort in the many memories that you hold dear.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Mary Royal
June 16, 2010
"As a former employee of Hekiman Laboratories, I was saddened to learn of Dr. Hekimian's passing. Truly he was one of the greatest giants in the telecom industry. He also was a giant in caring relationships with his employees having respect from all who knew him. May God bless and care for his family at this time." Nancy Leftwich (Ijamsville, MD)
June 15, 2010
I am sorry to hear of the death of Dr. Hekimian. I would like to express my sincere sympathy to the family. As a retiree from Hekimian Laboratories, I have great respect and many fond memories of Dr. Hekimian and his associates. Working at Hekimian Labs was like working within a family business. It was a motivating and full filling experience.
Respectfully,
Robert L. Bartels (Gaithersburg, MD)
Alice Jarvis
June 15, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies. I feel very fortunate to have known and worked with Norris for many years. I am sadden by the news of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Louis D'Alessandro
June 15, 2010
My sincere sympathy to the family for your loss. Norris Hekimian made a great contribution to the telecommunications indudustry in both continents of the world as telecommunications converted from analog to digital technology. His innovated testing schemes made it possible for the industry to provide reliable service during this transition. His name will long be remembered as a pioneer of the industry.
Sincerely,
Louis D'Alessandro
Employed from January 1985 to to May 1994
Jonathan Kim
June 14, 2010
Norris was indeed a truly talented engineer, an excellent teacher and a great person who inspired trust and respect. He made ths world a better place with his presence and his departure marks an end of an era for so many of us who were forunate enough to have known him. I will miss him greatly but I will always treasure his memory. My deepest condolescences to the family.
Patricia Calleja
June 14, 2010
As a longtime member of the HLI extended family, I offer my deepest sympathy to the Hekimian family. Dr. H. was a truly great man and will be long remembered by all who knew him.
Ed Zolt
June 14, 2010
The world has lost a uniquely great man. Norris was a gifted engineer, loving husband, a great dad and grandfather, and he gave generously to many, many worthwhile and important causes. Our love is with the family today and always. The Lord is in fine company now.
Tony Maczis
June 14, 2010
Norris Hekimian was great man who inspired creativity and innovation. His courage to start HLI created an extended family who are all proud to be a part of his dream. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
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