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"No Ordinary Day" is a visual diary of the events, both large and small, that serve as milestones in people's lives. It debuted on March 24, 2002 and concluded on Aug. 29, 2007. We hope you continue to enjoy looking at our archive of “No Ordinary Day” images.

Travis Long

The column is a celebration of the struggles, triumphs and tears we experience as we travel from birth to death. Our goal was to document moments in time that might otherwise be missed; sometimes it's the tiniest incident in one's life that has the most profound effect. When on assignment for the column, we looked for that one photo that tells a whole story. Some are the result of a found moment we came across on our daily assignments or our daily existence. For others, we thought of a specific event, like a first haircut or last dance, and sought out a subject who might illustrate the idea.

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December 26, 2006	Staff Photo by Travis Long	Buy Photo
Victor Norman, 49, of Raleigh joins hands in prayer at the Bethel House of God in Raleigh to honor the more than 30 homeless people who have died in Wake County and surrounding areas during the past year. The National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day service was held on Dec. 21, the first day of winter and the longest night of the year. The ceremony included testimonials from current and former homeless people, a keynote by the Rev. Phillip Brickle and a candle lighting. 'I could have been one of the candles,' said Norman, who once lived on the streets of Raleigh. He has kicked his drug addiction and is a married homeowner.

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