Tribute to Norma McCaig from Third Culture Kids (Global Nomads)
In Loving Memory of Norma McCaig who coined the term “Global Nomad”.
NEWS: Norma McCaig, founder of Global Nomads International (GNI) passed away on November 10th, 2008
From: Brice
I have some really sad news for the TCK community.
I’ve been contacted by Edward Kehring, the husband of Catherine Kehrig who was the Board Chairwoman from 1996 – 2001 of GLOBAL NOMADS INTERNATIONAL (GNI), who have taken it upon himself to relay some very sad news to me.
Norma McCaig, Founder of Global Nomads International (GNI), passed quietly away on Monday night November 10th, 2008 at her home in Reston, Virginia. She died of complications from cancer.
In 1984, Norma McCaig, herself a TCK, coined the term ‘global nomad.’, also known as “third culture kids”, and has tirelessly raised awareness of Third Culture Kids.
Norma writes: “Global nomads are very good mediators. Whenever TCKs move into another culture, they become very good, objective observers. They’re like cultural sponges. Those skills translate into ideal requirements for combating racism and advancing social and refugee work.”
Our stories is part of the larger TCK and global nomad story, and we all owe a debt to all of those who came before us.
Without them, the support and knowledge we TCKs have today would not have been possible. TCKID wouldn’t exist today.
Edward has informed me to let you know not to send flowers. If you wish to make a contribution, please make it to the Cancer Foundation in her name. Norma’s address for condolences is:
1559 SCANDIA CIR.
RESTON, VA 20190
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I want to express my deepest condolence to her family and friends. We wish you all the strength you need now to go through this hard time.
Norma was incredibly helpful to us at TCKID when she helped with our very first fundraiser. There will be many moments we will all remember and cherish.
The global nomad and TCK community loses a very distinguished member, and we personally are losing someone we considered a friend.
With our deepest sympathy,
Brice
TCKID
Links of interest:
Global Nomads International: http://www.gni.org/ (website currently down..)
Cancer Foundation: http://www.cancer.org/
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UPDATE:
Norma M. McCaig
McCAIG NORMA M. McCAIG Norma M. McCaig, of Reston, Virginia passed away at her home Monday evening, November 10, 2008. A memorial service was held 1:30 p.m. Sunday, November 16 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Reston. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Capital Hospice.org or to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation.
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November 16, 2008
A beautiful service was held for Norma today. Friends and colleagues spoke to the wonder Norma provided and the joy she shared with others. May her memory inspire us to continue to work for peace and justice in this world. Norma was a member of the yes we can club. Its numbers are growing and may good deeds follow.
Kathleen Jordan (DC)
January 2nd, 2009 (1 weeks ago) at 11:08 pm
I was saddened to learn of the news of Norma McCaig’s passing. If it had not been for Norma and her work with Global Nomads, it’s highly possible that I would not know of our unique culture. I became a member of Global Nomads in the mid-90s and received a packet of eye-opening information with my membership. Everything made much more sense after that and I am so grateful for her work and sense of mission. She made a huge difference in my life and her legacy is immense. Rest in peace, Norma McCaig.
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