Students keep memory of Hereford High alumni and marines alive two decades later

HEREFORD — Twenty years ago, Hereford High graduates and Marines Norm Anderson and Josh Snyder gave their lives in service to our country. Their pictures still hang in the weight room, their jerseys—now retired—still in the gym, reminders of who they were: teammates, leaders, and sons of this community.

For former coach John Walter, their story hits just as hard today as it did back then.

"These two are much bigger than soldiers that passed away. Their impact on our community, on the coaching staff, on all our families and kids… it’s still so strong," Walter said.

He remembers Norman’s smirk that could make you laugh even when you were mad.

"Norman always had this smile. You’d yell at him, and he’d smirk. That’s just who he was."

Josh’s dedication left a mark on the team too. Even aft