Sgt Justin Dean Norton - American Hero
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Thank you letter from Justin's family

A big Thank you to all who have donated and help us continue to fufill Justin's wish!
In 2015 we awarded 7 scholarships -
this makes 145 scholarships Totaling $60,800 since 2006!!

Upon the death of our Hero, a scholarship fund was set up in Justin Norton's name. This was one of his requests if he did not return from Iraq.

2015 Scholarships Awarded:

2015 SGT Justin Norton Memorial Scholarship
A total of $3,500 in scholarship awards were presented to seniors at Rainier High School, Rainier, WA
Seven (7) applicants at Justin's Alma Mata - received a scholarship in the amount of $500.00 each

2014 Scholarships Awarded:

2014 SGT Justin Norton Memorial Scholarship
A total of $2,000 in scholarship awards were presented to seniors at the following schools:
Rainier High School, Rainier, WA
Two (2) applicants at Justin's Alma Mata - received a scholarship in the amount of $500.00 each

Yelm High School, Yelm, WA
Two applicants received a scholarship in the amount of $500.00 each

2013 Scholarships Awarded:

2013 SGT Justin Norton Memorial Scholarship
A total of $3,000 in scholarship awards were presented to seniors at the following schools:
Rainier High School, Rainier, WA
Four (4) applicants at Justin's Alma Mata - received a scholarship in the amount of $500.00 each

Yelm High School, Yelm, WA
Two applicants received a scholarship in the amount of $500.00 each

2012 Scholarships Awarded:

2012 SGT Justin Norton Memorial Scholarship
A total of $11,300 in scholarship awards were presented to seniors at the following schools:
Rainier High School, Rainier, WA
Eight (27) applicants of Justin's Alma Mata - received a scholarship in the amount of $300.00 and $500.00 each
Yelm High School, Yelm, WA
Two applicants received a scholarship in the amount of $500.00 each

2011 Scholarships Awarded:

2011 SGT Justin Norton Memorial Scholarship
A total of $5,000 in scholarship awards were presented to seniors at the following schools:
Rainier High School, Rainier, WA
Eight (8) applicants of Justin's Alma Mata - received a scholarship in the amount of $500.00 each
Yelm High School, Yelm, WA
Two applicants received a scholarship in the amount of $500.00 each

2010 Scholarships Awarded:

2010 SGT Justin Norton Memorial Scholarship
A total of $10,700.00 in scholarship awards were presented to seniors at the following schools:
Rainier High School, Rainier, WA
Twenty Nine (29) applicants - this was every scholarship applicant at Justin's Alma Mata - received a scholarship in the amount of $300.00 each
Tenino High School, Tenino, WA
Two applicants received a scholarship in the amount of $500.00 each
Yelm High School, Yelm, WA
Two applicants received a scholarship in the amount of $500.00 each

2009 Scholarships Awarded:

2009 SGT Justin Norton Memorial Scholarship
A total of $13,000.00 in scholarship awards were presented to seniors at the following schools:
Rainier High School, Rainier, WA
Twenty Two (22) applicants received a scholarship in the amount of $500.00 each
Tenino High School, Tenino, WA
Two applicants received a scholarship in the amount of $500.00 each
Yelm High School, Yelm, WA
Two applicants received a scholarship in the amount of $500.00 each

2008 Scholarships Awarded:

2008 SGT Justin Norton Memorial Scholarship
A total of $2000.00 in scholarship awards were presented to seniors at the following schools:
Rainier High School, Rainier, WA
Two applicants received a scholarship in the amount of $500.00 each
Tenino High School, Tenino, WA
Two applicants received a scholarship in the amount of $250.00 each
Yelm High School, Yelm, WA
Two applicants received a scholarship in the amount of $250.00 each

2007 Scholarships Awarded:

In June of 2007 24 Justin Norton Scholarships were awarded . At his Alma Mata of Rainier High School every senior that applied for his scholarship was awarded one in Justin’s memory.  In addition scholarships were awarded to 2 Yelm High School seniors and 2 Tenino High School seniors.

2007 Seniors awarded Sgt Justin Norton Memorial Scholarship

Please help us keep the giving going. We want his scholarship fund to continue to grow and flourish. Click here for a form that can be used to send a contribution to Justin's scholarship fund.

Donations can be mailed to:

Justin Norton Scholarship Fund
c/o Yelm Area Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 444
Yelm, Wa 98597

Donations can also be made at any Key Bank. If going to a Key Bank outside of Washington State just mention that the account is set up in Washington State. Tax Deductable Donation Internal Revenue # 91-2079079

The goal is to continue to provide funds for Rainier High School and Yelm High School. Thank you from Justin's family for your continued support.

Please don't let any of our young men and women be forgotten!