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Lenard Charles Noralez, also known as “Lenny”, age 54, of Triangle, Virginia passed away on September 6th, 2021.
Lenard Noralez was born in Punta Gorda, Belize to Nicholas Tolentino Noralez and Teresa Velez Noralez on January 18, 1967. He graduated from Toledo Community College in Punta Gorda, Belize. He married Mayra Noralez on Feburary 12th, 1999 in Virginia. Lenard and his wife, Mayra, was contractors for Hilldrup Moving Company. He got baptized in 2018 where he joined the church of Ladder Day Saints of Jesus Christ and later became an Aaronic Priest. The gospel was very important to Lenard. His favorite scripture was Psalms 118:24 “This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” He enjoyed nature, outdoor activities, cycling and spending time with family. He loved listening to reggae, Garifuna and Gospel music.
In his Early Years, he played basketball. Michael Jordan was his favorite basketball player. Lenard admired Michael’s skills on the court and even his sense of style. Lenard was also a problem-solver who gained a lot of knowledge from reading. He enjoyed sharing his experiences and did his best to help others.
Lenard is preceded in death by his mother, Teresa Velez Noralez; father, Nicholas Noralez; Sisters, Elda and Judy Noralez and his brother, Oliver Noralez.
Lenard is survived by his wife, Mayra Noralez: Children, Leniesha Noralez, Lennise Noralez, Lenique Noralez, Lila Bailey, Tamara Bailey, Therese Noralez and Sandy Garcia-Guzman: his brother, Bill Noralez and sister Norma Noralez:Grandchildren, Lenae, Naomi, Uzziah, Lenya, Amani, Nascair, Sidney, and Alasha.
The family of Noralez wishes to extend our sincere thanks to family, friends, the church of Ladder Day Saints of Jesus Christ, Doctor Javid, and anyone who have been supporting us during this difficult time.
By Volunteer Prince William
Greetings, Prince William – Historic Manassas, Inc. is preparing for the 38th Annual Fall Jubilee on October 2, and volunteers age 16+ are needed for various jobs from 7 am to 6:30 pm. Duties include set up, check-in performers, be a floater, and help tear down/clean up. It’s a fun-filled day of arts, crafts, good food, and good music, perfect if you need service hours! Please visit 38th Fall Jubilee 2021: Volunteer Sign Up Form (jotform.com) to sign up. Questions? Please email [email protected] to learn more.
Mark your calendars! Volunteer Prince William and the City of Manassas Office of Emergency Management will be hosting their first-ever Preparedness Scavenger Hunt at the 38th Annual Fall Jubilee on Saturday, October 2, 9:45 am-12 pm! Teams of up to 5 people are needed to participate and compete in this fun event. You’ll feel great as you enjoy the outdoors and gather important information on emergency preparedness! Further event details will be shared with participating teams after the registration period ends. Please register online at www.manassasva.gov/hunt. Signups will also be accepted in-person on September 25, 8 am-12 pm at the Manassas Farmer’s Market, 9024 Prince William Street, Manassas 20110. Please email [email protected] to learn more.
Volunteer Prince William also needs 25 volunteers age 18+ to support the Preparedness Scavenger Hunt on October 2. Duties include check-in teams, hand out team bags, answer questions and help man the stations used during the event. To sign up, please visit https://bit.ly/3kvQVy8 and click on the Respond button. Please email[email protected] for more information.
Both ACTS and SERVE continue to have an Urgent need for Food Pickup Drivers, age 21+ to support their food assistance programs. Volunteers drive to area grocery stores/restaurants to pick up food donations and deliver them back to the appropriate warehouse. Be prepared to lift boxes weighing 30 pounds or more. Drivers for SERVE must commit to twice a month for at least 6 months. Training is provided at both agencies. This is a wonderful way to give back to the community, especially during Hunger Action Month! For ACTS, please email [email protected], for SERVE please email [email protected] for more information.
You can help fight food insecurity! ACTS Hunger Prevention Center needs volunteer Client Intake (register/book food assistance clients) and help in their warehouse and food pantry (accept donations, sort/shelve food, pack food bags, etc.). Please submit an online volunteer application at www.actspwc.org. Questions? Please email [email protected]for details.
It’s getting close-the Alzheimer’s Association is getting ready for their Walk to End Alzheimer’s on October 16 at Harris Pavilion! Volunteers age 16+ are needed to help with various tasks; there are still some slots available. Volunteers age 10-15 are welcome but must volunteer with a parent. Please visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0e44afab2caaf58-walk27 to view the jobs and sign up. You can also register to walk – please visit https://bit.ly/3n7LUik to sign up. Please email [email protected] for more information on this family-friendly event.
Brain Injury Services is searching for volunteers interested in being matched in one-on-one friendships with adult survivors of brain injuries who are receiving services. Brief training and once a month minimum outing with your client required. Please contact Michelle at [email protected] or call 703.451.8881 ext. 232 to learn how you can help.
The wonderful staff at House of Mercy is looking for businesses, organizations or groups to be Hunger Action Heroes for 2021-2022. It’s so easy to do! 1) Select a few Friday morning dates to bring food donations; 2) Promote/Hold your food drive and 3) Drop off collected food at House of Mercy on your assigned Friday morning date before 11 am. You’ll feel great as your team works to collect food to feed food-insecure families in our community! For more information, please visit www.houseofmercyva.org/hunger-action-heroes/ or email [email protected].
Save the date! Please join Keep Prince William Beautiful and the Town of Dumfries at their Community Cleanup September 25, 8:30 am-1 pm. Volunteers will meet at 17755 Main Street, Dumfries 22026, and spread out from there to remove litter from public spaces. Volunteers age 5-15 are welcome but must volunteer with an adult. Fresh air, working with friends, and helping keep our community clean – you can’t beat that combination! Please register online athttps://forms.gle/u3c1iS1JFcm8LXry6, email [email protected] to learn more.
Keep Prince William Beautiful and Prince William County Solid Waste Division will host their second Fix-It Fair on October 9, 10 am-4 pm at the newly renovated Central Library’s Makers Space. Fix-It events provide members of the community the opportunity to bring salvageable items such as jewelry, clothing, small furniture, appliances, and bicycles for repair and subsequent reuse. The event also gives fixers the opportunity to share their skills with the community and that helps encourage reuse and repair of serviceable items. Register your item for a free Fix-It Fair repair atwww.kpwb.org, click on Events. Please email [email protected] for more information.
Medical Reserve Corps Support your local health department and your community during a public health emergency! Volunteers are needed to support several missions, including public health education and outreach, disease investigation, vaccine clinics, and more! Medical experience is not required; they have roles for everyone! Bilingual volunteers are especially needed. Volunteers must be 18 years of age, complete minimum training, and pass a state background check to serve. Please fill out an application at vamrc.org. Questions? Please email Amy at [email protected] for more information.
Help support veterans! RSVP’s VETS Program which provides transportation for veterans and their spouses to medical appointments is back, and volunteer drivers age “55 or better” are needed! Volunteers must be at least 55 years old and successfully complete both a criminal and driving record check. It’s a wonderful way to give back and say “thank you” to our veterans for all they’ve done! Please email [email protected] or call 571.292.5307 for more information.
If you are looking for other opportunities, please don’t forget to call our wonderful team at Volunteer Prince William at 703.369.5292. You can also visit our website at www.volunteerprincewilliam.org. Thanks so much for all you do in our community.
Harold Lee Brown II, 86, of Dumfries, VA died peacefully at home on July 12, 2021. He was born in Flint, Michigan in 1934 to Arlene and William Brown, the oldest of two boys. He attended Flint Central High School where he met Darlene Zieske, his loving wife of 67 years. Harold and his younger brother, Robert, who passed in 2020, shared a wonderful sense of humor and will always be remembered for telling silly jokes and funny stories at family gatherings.
In December of 1954, Harold married Darlene after just enlisting in the Army. Together they had three daughters, three grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Harold and Darlene enjoyed great music, art, food, and traveling.
After being promoted to Staff Sergeant he attended Army Artillery Officer Candidate School and was commissioned a second lieutenant in 1958. Â Harold served for 31 years as an Army Artillery officer and achieved the rank of Colonel. Over the course of his military career Harold had several significant assignments. He served two tours in Vietnam in 1965 and again in 1970. He commanded a Lance missile battalion (3rd Battalion,79th Artillery) in Europe. In addition, he was assigned to the United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency in the State Department to support negotiations for the Chemical Weapons Treaty. Upon his retirement he was awarded the Department of Defense Superior Service Medal for his accomplishments in the Agency.
During his service Harold was decorated with four Bronze Stars; three Air Medals; three Meritorious Service Medals; three Army Commendation Medals; the Vietnamese Honor Medal; the Vietnamese Gallantry Cross; the Combat Infantry Badge; the Vietnam Campaign Medal; the Presidential Unit Citation and the Army General Staff Badge. Harold was “Army Strong!”
Harold acquired his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Hampton University and his Master of Science in Education Administration from Southern Illinois University while on active duty.
After his military retirement, Harold continued his career as an administrator for Pepper Hamilton law firm in Washington D.C.
Harold had a passion for bass fishing and working on the G-3, his beloved boat. He loved watching fishing shows, discovering new fishing tips, and collecting lots of lures, reels and rods. His favorite pastime was rebuilding fishing reels. After a day on the Potomac, he would often say “just one more cast,” not wanting his fishing outing to end.
Harold also was a car enthusiast and especially enjoyed washing and detailing his own vehicles. He liked home improvement jobs, building projects, working in the yard and watching football games.
Harold is survived by his loving wife, Darlene: his three children, Terra L. Morgan, Pamela K. Brown (Dawnel) and Paula D. McMiller (David); his grandchildren, Sean Conroy, Shane Conroy, and Andrew McMiller; and his great grandchildren Joshua and Lily Conroy.
In addition to his parents, Harold is also preceded in death by his brother, Robert K. Brown.
“There is only one thing wrong with a fishing day-its staggering brevity. If man spent all his days fishing, life would seem to be a swift dream.”
-Zane Grey
Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at 11:00 am on Wednesday, October 20th.
Nancy Virginia Gramkow Gero passed away on 9/7/21 at 85 years old. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, George Gero, Jr, her son Brian, her daughter Jay (Sam), daughter-in-law Jen, and four grandchildren whom she adored Lauren, Kaela, Logan and Mateo. She was the last of her family to pass away (father William, mother Mildred, brothers Bill, Al, Pete and sister Barb). She was born and grew up in Marietta, Ohio. After high school, she attended Nursing school in Parkersburg, WV and specialized in Operating Room Nursing. She entered the Army and fell in love with military medicine. She spent over 30 years (active and reserve) in the Army, serving a tour in Vietnam, a tour in Desert Storm and retiring as a Colonel. She then worked as a Same Day Surgery nurse for the Army at Fort Belvoir, VA. During retirement, she and George enjoyed traveling the US and the world as well as shopping and reading. She loved her Bethel UMC and Emmaus families, participating in many of the mission activities for the church as she had a huge heart for helping others. She will be dearly missed by many people. The family knows she is with the Lord and is looking over them with grace and lots of love. They request that instead of flowers or food, people give a donation in her name to her favorite charities Bethel UMC Music Ministry (Bethel UMC 13506 Minnieville Road, Woodbridge, Va 22192), ACTS, or Toys for Tots. A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held on Saturday, Oct. 23 at 1 pm at Bethel United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
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