When we talk about the great people of Alaska, we can’t help but remember the one day visit by Captain Norm’s friends, Gene, Mary and Andrew.  Gene and Norm have been knocking around saw mills in Southeast Alaska for many years, while wife Mary has been keeping people straight with Alaska Airlines, where she began working in the earliest days of their presence in Ketchikan.  Neither Gene nor Mary, nor their son Andrew, ever had the chance to tour LeConte, and Norm was happy to oblige.  A great day was followed by an equally great meal, where Pete and Carol got the rare treat of feeding Norm in the main dining area.  When you’re flying through Ketchikan, make sure to ask after Mary at the Alaska Air counter and her time in Whale Pass.