Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My deepest thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Norris' fiancee', family, friends and co-workers. I was married to Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002 and I am now married to Washington County Deputy Sheriff Aaron Carpenter. All of your COPS family is here for you and hurting for you. We all became a family when our loved ones became police officers and now we have even a stronger bond when one of our family members go down. We are here for you to help you along this journey you now have joined with us. God bless you all.

Denise Nichols Carpenter
Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

July 9, 2007

Josh, I miss you!!
You always had to save other people didn't you?! Well the night you passed on you saved three others that were inside of that house, I want you to know. You went out like a soldier, securing the safety of three lives.....damn you to always be the hero!!
RIP young soldier!
forever,
moll

Molly
...a friend

July 9, 2007

My brother my Hero may God Bless you and your family. You did your duty here now God needs you in Heaven. Thank You from a Northshore Brother.

Detective Michael Barron
Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office

July 9, 2007

Your service to the community will never be forgotten. Thank you for your sacrifice.

July 9, 2007

My earnest prayers for the family and friends of this member of the law enforcement community. Volunteering with Ten-Four Ministries has made - 2 Timothy 1:7 and John 15:13 burn in mind and heart with each loss of one of the men or women who give so much to maintain our nation's safety.
Much Love To All,
Sharon

Sharon Burton Pease
Ten-Four Ministries Volunteer

July 9, 2007

Dear Deputy Norris, even though we never knew each other, you were a brother in blue, which goes far beyond what words can ever explain. You responded to a call of someone in need and paid the ultimate price. I know it is not easy for your family and friends to comprehend, but your path was known by ONE; now you have your wings and can fly free to help protect and watch over the men and women in blue, and your family and friends. I will pray for your family and for God to grant them peace and comfort because I know they have heavy hearts. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you........

Sergeant Terri U. Brossette
Gretna Police Department

July 9, 2007

Rest in Peace my Brother, God bless you, your family and Dept.

OFFICER BOB SWOPE # 5609
OLMSTED FALLS POLICE DEPT.OHIO

July 9, 2007

May your spirit have a joyous homecoming! I pray your family and friends will find peace and comfort in the heart felt reflections left by your extended family. "Go rest high on the mountain"

D/Sgt. Vence Woods
Michigan Dept. of Environmental Quality-Office of Criminal Invest.

July 9, 2007

My prayers are with Deputy Norris and the loved ones he leaves behind. Rest in peace Brother.

Ofc. R. Parsons
Georgia Tech Police Department

July 9, 2007

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
that wasn't mine to keep
though I worked a lot of overtime
when the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
among the people here.
They never wanted me around
except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
for the judgment of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
you’ve born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
you’ve done your time in hell"

Asst. Chief Justin K. Nevels
Clinton, LA Police Dept

July 9, 2007

I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND JEFFERSON PARRISH SHERIFF'S OFFICE REGARDING THE DEMISE OF DEPUTY SHERIFF JOSHUA NORRIS. I PRAY EVERYONE WHO KNEW THIS HONORABLE MAN WILL CONTINUE TO REMEMBER HIS BRAVERY, COURAGE, AND THE LEGACY IN WHICH HE LEFT.

DEPUTY SHERIFF JOSHUA NORRIS YOUR SHIFT IS OVER NOW, WE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE. REST IN PEACE, BROTHER...

DEPUTY JAMES E. BRADFORD JR.
BRADLEY COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

July 9, 2007

And the doors to Heaven opened up and the Lord said " welcome my son in blue, you gave your life to save another, I am so proud of you." You will never walk alone as long as I sit on this golden throne. You are among many fallen Heroes here, all of whom I hold so dear. Your life was cut way to short, but I had a plan for you I am happy to report, you will see your friends and family in time to come, I know that is a comfort to some, while they must wait on earth for a while, when they think of You they all will smile and say "we'll meet again someday".

Rest in peace my good friend. Your work here is done.

Wayne Malone FOPA Member /Jax. Fl.
Brother-in-Law of Deputy Sheriff Gene Gregory
EOW 7/8/1998 Seminole Cty, Fl
Gone but vever forgotten

Wayne Malone / civilian
family of many LEOs

July 9, 2007

R.I.P. Brother...you will always be remembered for your good deeds, being a great officer, and a wonderful friend. You will always be in our hearts Josh!

Deputy Jennifer LIvermore
JPSO

July 9, 2007

My heart goes out to Josh's family. Josh would tell you that he signed up for the job to protect others, and that he did. What a fine young man. God bless my brother.

Investigator Mike Hermosa
Stanislaus Co. D.A's Office (CA), retired Modesto PD detective

July 9, 2007

Rest in Peace Deputy Norris. We will take it from here.

To the Norris Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you

Gods Speed

Minnesota Officer

July 9, 2007

A POLICE OFFICER'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
And strength of spirit to lead others...

I ask for dedication

Dedication to my job, to do it well
Dedication to my community
To keep it safe...

Give me Lord, concern
For others who trust me
And compassion for those who need me...

And please Lord

Through it all
Be at my side...

It is a shame your life and career had to be cut so short, and it's hurts my heart to see a fellow brother go down. Even though I only meet you once or twice it feels as though I have lost a good friend. my prayers go out to your fiance and family. Rest In Peace my brother.

Deputy Willie Stowe
Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office

July 9, 2007

Rest in Peace Sir..my prayers to your family and fiance..God Bless you Sir.

Karen Perrucci
Sister of Ofc. Gary D. Pagano EOW 9/14/1982

July 9, 2007

Rest in peace Josh...

Sgt. Raleigh Dow
Vidor ISDPD, Texas

July 9, 2007

You've fought the noble fight and now God has called you home. Return to Him in honor, my brother, and rest forever in peace. Thank you for your selfless sacrifice. You are my Hero!

Jeff
Former GPD Officer

July 9, 2007

Our hearts go out to Officer Norris' family and the men and women of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office. They will be in our thoughts and prayers.

July 9, 2007

Joshua,
Thank you for all that you have done in making this a safer world for everybody. Your tour of duty has now ended, may you rest in peace brother.

Sgt. Walter Hughes, Retired
MNPD Nashville, Tn.

July 9, 2007

Josh, I remember you and your family from Parkway. The world is worse off without you. Your sacrifice will inspire not only me but other law enforcement officers across the country to continue doing what we believe in. God Bless, RIP Josh.

Deputy Lance Davenport
Fauquier County Sheriffs Office
Warrenton, VA

Deputy Lance Davenport
Fauquier County Sheriffs Office

July 9, 2007

Please forward my condolences to Deputy Norris's family and fiancee. Though Norris was only an officer for a short-time, his dedication and ultimate sacrifice is greatly appreciated. My heart goes out to all of you and may your memories together carry you through this tragic and sad time.

Sincerely,
Christina D.
Citrus Heights, CA

Christina D.

July 9, 2007

I signed on and got the message that another Hero had fallen. Pure Evil took someone so young, But he will be with God and safe forever! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. God Bless you all

Terri
Fairfax County Police Retired

July 9, 2007

i have only talked to josh a few times working at headquaters but everytime he was very nice...coming from a family of police officers i consider all the units a part of my family..i feel so bad for his family but also for the men and women who worked side by side with him...he will be missed...
op25...

pauline op25
dispatcher

July 9, 2007