Norm was one of the first three Dorje Kasung to take the lifetime oath Feb. 1976 . On that occasion he was given the rank of Dorje Rupon and command of the “white guards,” who reported to the Vajra Regent. I still carry the first Dorje Kasung Vajradhatu Security Guard I.d. card (#01) which includes Norm’s name, rank and phone number. I assume his card would have read #2 or #3. In the True Command, Gerry HAASE , honored to have served as the first Dorje Dapon E MA HO