Deputy Sheriff Joseph Norman Dennis Harris County Sheriff's Department Texas Tuesday, May 22, 2001  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 42 of 43 of 44 of 4

you will never be forgotten.
i hope you know that you are missed more than words can say

mike
brother
2009-04-14

"It's not how they died that made them heroes......it's how they lived". God Bless you deputy Dennis. And God Bless your family, friends and fellow deputies.

AZ Narc (formerly of Paris, TX)

2008-10-15

Deputy Sheriff Dennis,
You are a hero and will not be forgotten! Keep watch over your family and friends.
Thank you for your service.

Officer Lynn Cronquist
Minneapolis PD
2008-08-27

Deputy Dennis,
You are a HERO who will always be remembered for your courageous service and sacrifice. You did not lose your life, you gave it in service to others. My prayers are with your wife, children and family. Please watch over them, as well as all of our peace officers.

Deputy Dennis, Never Forgotten.

Jim Sweeney Civilian New Jersey
A friend to our peace officers
2008-07-03

I sat last night remembering that exact moment 7 years ago... when I still had you, my loving husband. When you held me in your arms and told me that you loved me. I am sure you are looking down now and -hopefully- smiling, your "Baby Girl" tried out for, and made, Cheerleader for her 7th grade year of school. Our boy is getting older and a bit more difficult to deal with (I really wish you were here for this), but we are doing our best to keep him on the right path. He is still playing football, and loving it. I love you and miss you verry much!

I want to thank all those who have left reflections here, and who are still praying for myself and the rest of our family - The prayers are what gets us through each and every day - Thank you!
Keep 'em comming, and I love reading everything you write.
Rene'

your loving wife
2008-05-22

it has been 7 years and it still seems like it happened just days ago you will allways be missed.joe if you can hear me please pray with me for all of the other victims out there.it is a hard job but a necessary job because not everyone in society was brought up with the same values and there has to be people willing to protect society from these people. i am so proud of you joe and i know that you are in a better place

mike brother

2008-05-22

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2008-02-07

God bless Deputy Dennis.
God bless Harris County Sheriff's Department.
God bless the Dennis family.

Another chapter of this tragic even closed today, and I offer my prayers and wishes for hope, healing, and comfort. Peace be with you.

Kentucky LE officer's wife

2008-01-30

How ironic! I posted here last night. Then I said a little pryer and I asked God to comfort this family. Today the murderer did himself in. I am sorry for any loss of human life but at least Joe`s family knows this guy will never put another family through such torment.

Chip Nall

2008-01-29

Well, the thug that took your life was too much of a coward to accept the punishment a jury of his peers levied against him. He took his own life in is cell today. Though I never met you, I'd much rather have you here protecting and serving with us. Rest in peace and may your family find comfort and strength in God.

Sgt. Paul George
Houston Police Department
2008-01-29

Joe,
Well today the coward that took your life couldn't wait for his date with the needle and cowardly took his own life while sitting idle on death row. Though I never knew you, I'll never forget the day this scum took you from us. Well rest in peace Joe and know that you are not forgotten. God bless you and your family!

Deputy
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office-TX
2008-01-29

I recall playing a benefit for your family. It was east to see what kind of man you were. I was touched that day and I think alot more about my own mortality and the well being of my family. Two days after the benefit was 911 and I think the whole country reflected. Obviously you were a man who had great appreciation for the real things in life.
May God pour out his blessings on your wonderful family.
Chip Nall
Forever Country Band

Chip Nall

2008-01-28

Joe,
Today was not a good day for me... I cried almost all day, and I think I have decided to start takeing May 22nd off every year. But I did run into a few people that you used to work with that realy liked you and that made me happy. And it is nice that there are still a few people within the department that remember what today is, one in particular that emailed me to tell me so - that was nice too! Through my tears today, I called a friend who helped me through it... and she recalled some times when we were together that told me that our love realy did show through, where ever we went, what ever we did - it was very evident that we were in love and even after 16 years of married life, we were still "honeymooning". I miss that!
I love you
I will see you one day, when my chores are done here.
Rene'

Rene
wife
2007-05-22

well its been six long years with out you..time has went by to fast. every nite when i work the radio i pray nothing else happens like what happened to you joe. i still wish you were here so we all could chit chat and have a heck of a bbq lol. may you continue to rip and i still can not wait to see you again someday

disptacher//willie harrison aka budger
harris county constable pct 3
2007-05-22

May He bless you and your loved ones.

2007-05-22

What you did in service to your community meant more than you'd ever guess - Thank you so much for your service

Sgt Don "Boots" Jensen Retired
Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee, WI
2007-05-19

It is now that time of year that really saddens me most. I find it really hard to believe how much time has passed but in many ways it feels like yesterday that we lost you. I only find comfort in knowing that you are with us even though we can not see you. It would of been really nice for you to be here when our youngest brother ben had his first child ,a beautiful baby girl. He enjoyed and loved your children so much I know you would of enjoyed watching our baby brother explode with joy when that beautiful life came in to this world. Just know that we talk and think of you often and you will always be a part of our lives.

we miss you and love you more than i can ever say!!!

Debbie duncan

debbie duncan
sister
2007-05-18

Merry Christmas to you and your family. God Bless!

2006-12-18

It has been over 5 years now and ever day is hard as it was the first time as i heard it the first time. thanks for all the prayers and thaughts. keep it up please. thanks again.

christy j duncan
niece
2006-06-17

As we have just passed the 5th year anniversary of Joe's death, I read these reflections and think about how BLESSED my children and I are. We have had many people praying for us and thinking about us, and I know that this is what gets us through each day. So, THANK YOU ALL, FOR ALL THE MANY PRAYERS THAT YOU HAVE MADE, AND CONTINUE TO MAKE, THAT HELP US GET THROUGH EACH AND EVERY DAY. KEEP 'EM COMING!

Deputy Rene' Dennis
HCSO & Wife
2006-06-08

A man remembered with love and respect never dies but will continue to live on in the hearts and minds of others.May you Rest in Peace Deputy Dennis and may Our Lord Bless your family.

2006-05-22

Rest in peace Brother Joseph, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham Retired
Sand Springs Okla Police Department
2005-11-12

life will never be the same without you i look back and wonder how much better life would have been having you in our lives.as long as i am alive your memory will allways live on through me.it is said that a person is never really gone if someone is left to remember them.if this is true you will be with us eternally thanks to all of the prayers and reflections of so many good people about you.every single relection touched my heart ,whenever i miss joe i look at the relections and it really has helped me. thank you and god bless everyone

mike
brother
2005-10-18

Just to let you know we are remembering your loved one
who dedicated his life to serving.
He was a special man who will long
be remembered and held in the
highest esteem. God bless all of
his friends and family who still grieve
and miss him daily.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

2005-08-08

to anyone who know and loved joe
joe was a loveing man noone could hurt him with words he loved his wife and 2kids with out a doubt in his mind. his family misses him deeply. LOve you joe with all my heart.

2005-08-01