Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service, we will never forget you!

Sgt. Robert Tabers
1175th MP Company St. Louis, St. Louis County Police retired

July 10, 2007

Josh,
Not only were you a friend, but you chose to become my brother in arms. Your sacrifice serves as the ultimate commitment that we as law enforcement can give. You will never be forgotten. I am honored to have known you. Rest well my brother for you time in hell is through.

Agent Jason Galjour
LA DOC P&P / Friend

July 10, 2007

I truly hope it is some small comfort for your family and friends and your many many brothers and sisters to know that hearts are heavy across the country on this day. Your shift may be over, but thousands of officers will start theirs a lil bit sadder, a lil more carefully, and a whole lot prouder. Your short tour of duty and your long sacrifice are noted and will be remembered. Thank You

PO1 ROB ROYE
LADOTD WEIGHTS AND STANDARDS ENFORCEMENT

July 10, 2007

Rest in peace.... your work here is done.

Firefighter Steven D. Navarro
Harrison County Fire Service

July 10, 2007

Our heartfelt condolences to your family, Josh. Our family knows the loss of a young one by the hand of another.
You will be remembered with honor by all who knew you or have heard of your dedication to duty and community.
Rest, well....it is good to know you will have my Sweetheart's 'back', and our family blesses you for it.
We will carry you in our hearts, and honor you in the garden of our new post Katrina house. Blessings, Rev. V

Rev. Velvet Rieth
Wife of Lt. Gil Rieth Jr.-JPSO

July 10, 2007

A Policeman's Prayer

Lord, I ask for courage;
Courage to face and conquer my own fears...
Courage to take me where others will not go.
I ask for strength;
Strength of body to protect others...
Strength of spirit to lead others.
I ask dedication;
Dedication to my job to do it well...
Dedication to my community to keep it safe.
Give me, Lord, concern;
For all those who trust me...
And compassion for those who need me
And, please, Lord, through it all; be at my side.

It's always so sad to hear about losing someone from the "Brotherhood", and especially so close to home. Our dedication and pride brings us places we never expected to be. The Lord was with you that night, and he needs you now. My heart and prayers go out to your family, friends and loved ones. Though we never crossed paths you are my brother and will be missed by many. Rest In Peace Deputy Norris.

Detective Michelle Rogers
Saint Bernrd Sheriff's Office , Louisiana

July 10, 2007

God Bless you brother RIP

Ptl. D Carruth
East Brunswick PD, NJ

July 10, 2007

Cop on the Take

First he takes the oath.

Now look at all he takes.

He takes it in stride when people call him pig.

He takes time to stop and talk to children.

He takes your verbal abuse while giving you a ticket you really deserved.

He takes on creeps you would be afraid to even look at.

He takes time away from his family to keep you safe.

He takes your injured child to the hospital.

He takes the graveyard shift without complaint because it's his turn.

He takes his life into his hands daily.

He takes you home when your car breaks down.

He takes time to explain why both your headlights have to work.

He takes the job no one else wants--telling you a loved one has died.

He takes criminals to jail.

He takes in sights that would make you cry.

Sometimes he cries too, but he takes it anyway because someone has to.

If he is lucky, he takes retirement.

He takes memories to bed each night that you couldn't bear for even one day.

Sometimes, he takes a bullet.

And yes, occasionally he may take a free cup of coffee.

Then one day he pays for all he has taken, and God takes him.

Please remember that the "He" in all this represents all police officers, both men and women who have served and are serving our cities and their citizens we have all sworn to protect.

Blessed are the peace keepers!

POLICE OFFICER CALVIN PREVOST III
NEW ORLEANS POLICE DEPARTMENT

July 10, 2007

My deepest sympothy to you, your family, your fiance, your friends and your department. I don't know you, but we have walked the same streets. Dep. J. Norris you only had a very short time on the tough streets we call hell and our job while the public calls them safe and free. I remember back when I was a rookie. I feel horible that a good deputy like you was taken so soon. I want you to meet up with to very good and experienced officer up in heaven. If you run into Dep. Frank Fabiano #147, he was one of the FTO's for our department and a great man. He knows alot. Protect the streets of heaven and I hope that someday I will be your rookie and walk those streets side by side with you.
God bless brother and my you watch all of our sixes down hear. You will be missed.

Deputy
Kenosha Co. Sheriff's Dept.

July 10, 2007

To Deputy Norris family and friends our hearts and payers go out to you

God Bless you

Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares, Hialeah PD, Fl 11/6/86

July 10, 2007

God Bless you and your Family

Aaron Carter Former JPSO
Recruit Class 35

July 10, 2007

I love you Josh Norris!!

July 10, 2007

To members of the Jefferson parish Sheriff's Office; we are so very sorry for your deep loss. To family members of Deputy Sheriff Joshua Norris; we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Peace be with you all.

Members of the Slidell, LA Police Department

Kay Schewe, Secretary to the Chief of Po
Slidell Police Department

July 10, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go to the family of Dept. Joshua Norris.

W. Flick OP#49
JPSO, Communications

July 10, 2007

God bless and strengthen the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Norris. You have my prayers.

Chaplain David Copeland
White County Sheriff's Dept. Arkansas

July 10, 2007

A warrior must do the right thing each and every time, even if it means death. For, a warrior would rather die in honor than live a single day as a coward.

July 5, 2007 a sheepdog stepped between a wolf and a sheep, and the sheep is safe.

Thank you brother, warrior.

B Sharp
JPSO 1ST DIST

July 10, 2007

I AM AT A LOSS FOR WORDS. I WAS JUST GETTING TO KNOW YOU. WE SPOKE ONLY A LITTLE, BUT YOU LISTENED TO EVERY WORD. I LISTENED AS YOUR PEERS JOKED ABOUT YOUR AGE AND SIZE AND WATCHED AS YOU STOOD YOUR GROUND AND PERFORMED LIKE A VETERAN. I WAS IMPRESSED WITH YOUR WORK AND INSPIRED BY YOUR DEDICATION. YOUR WERE ALWAYS SMILING AND SEEMED TO INSPIRE YOUR FELLOW DEPUTIES. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU AND AM FOREVER GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SACRIFICE. I AM SORRY THAT YOUR TIME WAS CUT SHORT WITH THE DEPARTMENT BECAUSE I WOULD HAVE LOVED TO SEE YOU PROGRESS AS A PERSON AND POLICEMAN, BUT YOUR BRAVERY IS ENOUGH. REST IN PEACE, BROTHER.
TO YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY I OFFER MY SUPPORT AND FRIENDSHIP FOREVER. PLEASE FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT HIS MEMORY WILL BE CHERISHED FOREVER.

DET. GARY BARTEET
JEFFERSON PARISH SHERIFF'S OFFICE

July 10, 2007

MY SINCERE APOLIGIES GO TO THE "NORRIS" FAMILY.
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

ADRIANNE KRON
JPSO-NIGHT WATCH A/S OPR10

July 10, 2007

Josh,

Though we have never met, I'm sure it would only have been a matter of time working in the same area. I wasn't on duty at the time but I heard about the tragedy through co-workers who were and on the scene. It hit close to home when I heard the horrible news. It takes a special and brave somebody to do the job you've done. I would like to thank you for serving and protecting me and the rest of the citizens of Jefferson Parish. My heart goes out to you and your loved ones. Please watch over us and all those who serve and protect. May God bless you and your family and thank you once again.

D. Wedge
OP 30
T5VFD

Operator Danny Wedge
Terrytown Fire Dept.

July 10, 2007

Josh , Thanks for being a great friend for the past 14 years since we were little kids. I'll remember all the memories growing up with you in this neighborhood for the rest of my life. You were always like family to us.
"God Bless You" you're a hero now Josh. Rest in peace.

George
Friend , Metairie, LA

July 10, 2007

Deputy Norris was assigned to the JPSO Second District and among that districts patrol areas was the unicorporated area of Jefferson Parish known as Terrytown, LA 70056. He was shot in another unicorporated area known as Gretna, LA 70056.

We praise him for his paying the ulimate sacrifice of giving his life in the line of dty. We offer our sincere symphy to his family and fellow brothers and sisters in law enforcement.

We will place a wreath at the Police and Firefighters memorial at the foot of the Flag pole on Terry Parkway in his honor.

Thank God we have people such as him willing to protect us each and every day and night.

May he rest in peace knowing he is deeply respected for his service and sacrifce.

Hank Berchak, President, Terrytown Civic Association

Hank Berchak Major US Army MP Ret
Terrytown Civic Association

July 10, 2007

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Deputy Sheriff Joshua Norris,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Deputy Sheriff Joshua Norris. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support during this very difficult time. We know that sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement for support. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Deputy Sheriff Joshua Norris is a hero.

Respectfully,

Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

July 9, 2007

My brother may you rest in peace and may God wrap your family in his loving arms and comfort them and your fellow officers in this time of loss.

Tim Jones Patrol
Chandler, Texas Police

July 9, 2007

God Bless you and your family

Aaron Carter Former JPSO
Recruit class 35

July 9, 2007

To Deputy Norris from your brothers and sisters with the Criminal Investigations Divisions at the Gretna Police Department. We are saddened by this senseless tragedy, but please know that you have done your time in "hell" and can now walk a "beat" in peace. Each and every one of us know that our future can hold the same fate, but it's comforting to know the bond that is held within this brotherhood, and knowing what we mean to each other as law enforcement. God give your family and friends the strength that is needed to carry on, and God Bless You!!!

Criminal Investigations Division
Gretna Police Department

July 9, 2007