Austin in Mower County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Norman E. Hecimovich

1934-2018

— Pillars of the City —

Norman E. Hecimovich Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 8, 2023

1. Norman E. Hecimovich Marker

Inscription. Educator, patriot, community leader, and advocate for all veterans, Norm Hecimovich worked as a principal in the Austin School District for 27 years. He has served on the Austin City Council, the Chamber of Commerce Board, and was an active member of the Austin Port Authority and the Austin Planning Commission along with Spruce Up Austin and the city's Sesquicentennial Committee. Norm served in the Army during the Korean War, Vietnam War, Desert Storm and holds over 25 separate meritorious awards and recognitions for valor from the United States Military. Under his leadership and dedication, the Mower County Veterans Memorial expanded to include the Walk of Remembrance, adding over a thousand pavers resulting in over $250,000 of enhancements to the Memorial.

Erected 2018 by Austin Pillars of the City Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Patriots & Patriotism • War, Korean • War, Vietnam.

Location. 43° 40.359′ N, 92° 58.478′ W. Marker is in Austin, Minnesota, in Mower County. Marker is on Main Street North just south of 7th Place Northwest, on the right when traveling north. The marker is mounted on an Austin flood wall pillar, on

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the west side of Horace Austin Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 Main Street North, Austin MN 55912, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lyman D. Baird (here, next to this marker); Richard L. Knowlton (here, next to this marker); Dr. Richard J. Schindler (a few steps from this marker); Robert J. Enright (a few steps from this marker); George A. Hormel (a few steps from this marker); Geraldine A. Rasmussen (a few steps from this marker); Patricia K. Piper (a few steps from this marker); Larry L. Dolphin (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Austin Pillars of the City

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1. Austin Pillars of the City: Norman Hecimovich. Excerpt:

Norm was a principal in Austin for 27 years, beginning in 1969 at the former Lincoln School, then heading up Webster, Gerard, Woodson, Shaw and Sumner Schools. He received the Distinguished Principal Award from the Minnesota Principal Association in 1990 and the Outstanding Leadership Award from the Minnesota Association of Federal Administrators in 1994 and the Federal Outstanding Leadership Award from the U.S.

2. Marker detail: Norman E. Hecimovich
Federal Education Program in 1995.
Norm was a past commander of the American Legion, VFW and Disabled American Veterans and served on the color guards for both the VFW and DAV. Norm spent numerous hours helping local veterans and educating young people about patriotism, citizenship and the importance of honoring men and women in uniform.

(Submitted on November 3, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Norman E. Hecimovich. Excerpt:

Norm served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam War, and Desert Storm. He was a dedicated veteran, serving both in active duty and reserve, from 1957 until his honorable discharge December 11, 1994. Norm holds over 25 separate awards for valor and meritorious service from the United States Military, including the Legion of Merit, 2 bronze stars, a meritorious service medal, 7 Army commendation medals, 7 Army achievement medals, National Defense with 2 stars, Korean Service with 2 stars, Vietnam Service with 7 stars, Southwest Asia with 3 stars, paratrooper wings, ranger tab, and many others.

(Submitted on November 3, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 8, 2023

3. Norman E. Hecimovich Marker

Looking east. Austin Mill Pond in background.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 3, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.