Norman Brokenshire
1898–1965 (age 67)
Biography
Norman Brokenshire greeted millions of radio listeners with a calm, measured tone that made the dawn of broadcasting feel like a conversation with a trusted friend. He brought news, music, and civic moments to households across the country, always mindful of the comfort a steady voice could offer beyond the crackle of the airwaves.
Later in life he shared stories of those early days while continuing to support broadcasters and veterans, and he rests in quiet remembrance at Washington Memorial Park.