Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Our Dear Thomas J Norton - Always remembered... though many generations have passed... Uncle Tom's legacy lives on.

Thomas J Norton was a patrolman with the 10th precint, NYC police. He was shot and killed in the line of duty by a rogue cop 140 years ago on Delancy St, New York City.

Thomas J Norton was the son of Irish immigrants who settled in Stevensville, Sullivan County, NY. He was well liked and popular with his friends. In December 1879 he joined the New York police force. His murder took a huge toll on the Norton family and created a huge void in their lives. The love they had for their dear Tom has transcended through generations. A large portrait of him has been passed down those generations along with his story so that we will never forget this man who gave his all.

Geri E Neumann
Grand Niece

December 18, 2023

Our Tom .....Family and unconditional love surpass the grave eternally.

ellen neumann
GrandNiece

September 4, 2018

RIP Patrolman Norton, you are not forgotten.

Police Officer-retired
NYPD

December 21, 2017

I said a little prayer today for Patrolman Norton and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.

Robyn Wilkes

December 13, 2015

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 130th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. How nice that your descendants remember you with such pride.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

December 19, 2011

On Sunday, Dember 18th, 2011, at noon, we will meet to remember and lay a wreath at the grave of our dear uncle Thomas J Norton.

Thomas J Norton was shot in the line of duty by a rogue cop exactly to the day 130 years ago on Delancy St, New York City.
Thomas J Norton was the son of Irish immigrants who settled in Stevensville, Sullivan County, NY. He was well liked and popular with his friends. In December 1879 he joined the New York police force. His murder took a huge toll on the Norton family and created a huge void in their lives. The love they had for their dear Tom has transcended through generations. A large portrait of him has been passed down those generations along with his story so that we will never forget this man who gave his all.

Geri Neumann
niece

December 14, 2011

Your tragic death was the result of your sworn duty to rid evil from the City of New York. You set the standard of New York Cities "Finest" . Thank you for your service. You have not been forgotten. May you rest in peace. May your family continue to bask in the light of your dedication and goodness.

RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

December 19, 2008

Tonight I remember you dear great uncle. Tonight we remember you as our brave and distinguished ancestor. Tonight we will bow our heads and say a prayer for you on the anniversary of your death. You are not forgotten and we love you always.
Forever...
Geri Ellen Neumann
Ellen Ann Kreiter Neumann

great niece

December 18, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

December 10, 2007

Keeping the memory of Thomas Norton alive. With all our love & blessings....
Geri Neumann

Geri Ellen Neumann
Niece of many generations

July 22, 2007

Thomas J. Norton

Born 1853
Died December 18, 1881
Police Officer - New York City
Shot & killed in the line of duty.

Our Tom, died near midnight
of December 18, 1881.
Every child we bring up and
their children too, will know
the love for our dear Tom.

Long gone but not forgotten.

Visit my memorial to Thomas J. Norton

With Love & Blessings,
Geri Neumann

Geri Neumann
niece of many generations

December 18, 2006

Rest in peace brother in blue. You are not forgotten.


dhs

December 12, 2005

You live on in our family memories ,after all these years. I have visted your grave since I was a little girl, gazed upon your photo in it's large golden frame, heard the stories of your bravery and love you as if I knew you, my dear uncle Tom.....

Ellen Neumann
family member

May 15, 2005

12-19-03, MAY GOD BLESS YOU MY BROTHER. YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN. A HERO NEVER IS. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

December 19, 2003